Tag: Armstrong

Harrison Armstrong: Everton call off transfer to Nottingham Forest after fan backlash
30 August 2026 Off

Harrison Armstrong: Everton call off transfer to Nottingham Forest after fan backlash

By Total Football News

Everton‘s decision to reject Nottingham Forest‘s offer for teenager Harrison Armstrong has headed off the possibility of open revolt against owners The Friedkin Group from a furious fanbase.

The revelation that Everton had received a £40m bid from Forest for the gifted 19-year-old, and it was under consideration, sparked an instant backlash from fans angry at the idea the club’s best homegrown product for years could be sold.

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David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale
30 August 2026 Off

David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton‘s American owners, will be risking the fury of their own fanbase should they agree to the sale of Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.

The notion that Everton could even consider parting with Armstrong sparked an instant reaction of disbelief and anger among supporters, with the teenager regarded as their brightest home-grown prospect for years and a big hope for the future.

As yet, there

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Harrison Armstrong: Nottingham Forest bid £40m for Everton teenager
29 August 2026 Off

Harrison Armstrong: Nottingham Forest bid £40m for Everton teenager

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group, Everton‘s American owners, will be risking the fury of their own fanbase should they agree to the sale of Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.

The notion that Everton could even consider parting with Armstrong sparked an instant reaction of disbelief and anger among supporters, with the teenager regarded as their brightest home-grown prospect for years and a big hope for the future.

As yet, there

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Tonda Eckert: Southampton boss on Adam Armstrong transfer speculation
29 January 2026 Off

Tonda Eckert: Southampton boss on Adam Armstrong transfer speculation

By Total Football News

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has said he intends to keep defender James Bree at the club while hoping they can also hold on to top-scorer Adam Armstrong.

Armstrong has been linked with a move away this window, while Bree’s Southampton future has been uncertain after returning from a loan spell at Charlton that was only scheduled through to January

Armstrong is the joint second-highest goalscorer in the Championship with 11

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Preston North End: Harrison Armstrong return is ‘an option’ for Everton
9 January 2026 Off

Preston North End: Harrison Armstrong return is ‘an option’ for Everton

By Total Football News

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom says Harrison Armstrong returning to Deepdale this season is “an option”, if that’s the best thing for his development.

The 18-year-old midfielder made 13 Championship starts after joining North End on deadline day in September but was recalled by parent club Everton on 1 January and came off the bench for the Toffees in Sunday’s defeat by Brentford before starting Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves.

Heckingbottom

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Everton news: Harrison Armstrong recalled from Preston loan
1 January 2026 Off

Everton news: Harrison Armstrong recalled from Preston loan

By Total Football News

Everton have recalled midfielder Harrison Armstrong from his loan spell at Preston North End.

The 18-year-old made 13 starts in the Championship after joining Paul Heckingbottom’s side on transfer deadline day in the summer.

He now links back up with David Moyes’ squad and will be available for Sunday’s Premier League game against Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The midfielder made his Premier League debut earlier in the season against

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Preston North End 1-1 Wrexham: Harrison Armstrong goal cancels out Kieffer Moore effort at Deepdale
7 December 2025 Off

Preston North End 1-1 Wrexham: Harrison Armstrong goal cancels out Kieffer Moore effort at Deepdale

By Total Football News

Just four points separated the sides ahead of kick-off, and the open nature of the early stages in Lancashire made for exciting viewing.

The visitors made a dream start as goalkeeper Daniel Iversen was unable to claw away James McClean’s teasing cross, leaving Moore with the simple task of tapping into the net from a yard out at the back post.

Wrexham spurned a fine opening to make it 2-0

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Southampton 3-1 Birmingham City – Armstrong scores double as Saints beat Blues
6 December 2025 Off

Southampton 3-1 Birmingham City – Armstrong scores double as Saints beat Blues

By Total Football News

Azaz opened the scoring for Saints just six minutes into the game, receiving the ball centrally on the edge of the box from his teammate Leo Scienza.

The 25-year-old then shifted the ball before drilling a shot into the bottom right-hand corner of the net and past the reach of Blues goalkeeper James Beadle.

Azaz has now scored seven goals in the Championship this season, with six of those coming

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Bristol City 1-0 Birmingham City: Armstrong keeps Robins rolling
26 October 2025 Off

Bristol City 1-0 Birmingham City: Armstrong keeps Robins rolling

By Total Football News

Sinclair Armstrong’s first goal for 11 months kept Bristol City in the play-off places with victory over Birmingham City.

The 22-year-old raced clear and produced a cool finish in the first half to give the Robins three consecutive wins for the first time since December 2023, following victories over Southampton in midweek and at Norwich last weekend.

Birmingham also won in midweek, at Preston North End, but that is now

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