Tag: appointment

24 June 2026 Off

Oxford United: Your opinions on Aaron Ramsey’s appointment

By Total Football News

We asked you for your thoughts on new Oxford United boss Aaron Ramsey and while the former Wales midfielder has plenty of star quality, not everyone is starry-eyed at his appointment.

Here is a selection of what you had to say:

Ali: Not overly surprised that we sacked Matt, timing seems a bit off though. Aaron is a big risk, thought we’d go for someone with more experience. We will

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22 June 2026 Off

Enzo Maresca: Man City close in on appointment of Italian as manager

By Total Football News

City players who are not involved in World Cup action are expected to return for pre-season in mid-July.

But without Maresca being in place, any player potentially considering their future at the club has remained in limbo as they are yet to meet the new boss for talks.

Transfer business has continued in the background though and City have already had two bids rejected for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.

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17 June 2026 Off

Watford: Your Opinions of new boss Alessio Dionisi’s appointment

By Total Football News

We asked you what you thought of Watford’s appointment of new boss Alessio Dionisi.

Here is a selection of what you had to say:

Matt: He will be gone by the first international break. Until Gino Pozzo wakes up, realises that the problem is him and the people that run the club, we will never move forward.

Martin: If you throw enough darts at the board eventually you must hit

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8 June 2026 Off

Bristol City: Michael Skubala appointment sets tone – James Ellis

By Total Football News

Bristol City sporting director James Ellis believes securing the services of former Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala “sets the tone for the next two to three years”.

In an interview with the Robins’ club website, external, Ellis also said Skubala came through a “rigorous” recruitment process before being appointed.

“We have ambitions over the next three years to get to where we want to be, and Michael’s appointment

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8 June 2026 Off

Tony Mowbray: Are Blackburn Rovers fans happy with his appointment as head coach? Have your say

By Total Football News

Tony Mowbray has been appointed as Blackburn Rovers head coach for the upcoming Championship season.

The 62-year-old returns to Ewood Park for a second spell in charge after more than five years at the club between 2017 and 2022.

Previous interim boss Michael O’Neill decided against taking the role on a permanent basis after replacing the sacked Valerien Ismael in February.

  • Blackburn fans, are you happy with Mowbray’s appointment?

  • If

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13 May 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers: Championship club can make considered coaching appointment

By Total Football News

Michael O’Neill’s decision to remain with Northern Ireland and end his association with Blackburn Rovers represents a significant moment for the club as they looks ahead to next season.

While there had been a degree of expectation that O’Neill might consider a full-time return to club management, his confirmation, delivered 10 days after the end of the Championship campaign, brings clarity to a situation that had lingered since the final

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30 April 2026 Off

West Bromwich Albion: Are you happy with Morrison’s appointment? – have your say

By Total Football News

James Morrison has been appointed as West Bromwich Albion’s permanent head coach after twice taking on the role on an interim basis this season.

The 39-year-old former Baggies midfielder was also in caretaker charge after Tony Mowbray was sacked last season but this will be his first full-time managerial role.

Morrison is unbeaten in his past 10 games as West Brom boss since losing against Oxford after replacing Eric Ramsay

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13 February 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers fans react to the appointment of Michael O’Neill

By Total Football News

Michael O’Neill is the new Blackburn Rovers head coach after being appointed on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 56-year-old will continue to lead Northern Ireland for their World Cup play-off tie against Italy next month while also trying to steer Blackburn away from the Championship relegation zone.

Is this the right appointment and will O’Neill’s dual role work?

We asked Rovers fans for their views

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10 February 2026 Off

Watford opinion: Risky Ed Still appointment could unlock wingers’ potential

By Total Football News

Most Watford supporters were open to the idea of a young, less experienced manager if it meant we would see a progressive, modern style of football implemented at Vicarage Road.

And many had come to terms with the fact the calibre of manager we would see take the reins after Javi Gracia’s departure would be the level of former Southampton manager Will Still, who was the bookies’ favourite to take

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24 November 2025 Off

Middlesbrough: Boro poised to confirm Kim Hellberg appointment

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough are poised to confirm Kim Hellberg as their new manager.

The 37-year-old is due to join from Swedish side Hammarby and replace Rob Edwards following his move to Wolves.

Boro have been finalising Hellberg’s work permit and he is not expected to take charge of Tuesday’s Championship top-of-the-table visit of leaders Coventry, with caretaker Aidy Viveash again due to lead Boro.

Middlesbrough are second in the table, seven points

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