Tag: chance

12 June 2025 Off

Thomas Frank to Spurs: Move from Brentford to Tottenham is risky but Danish manager earned chance

By Total Football News

There is a particular reason Molby believes Frank will be the ideal fit for Spurs.

“I see a squad ready to play Thomas Frank football,” Molby said.

“It is about putting the opposition under pressure at every given opportunity. The one thing you don’t want to do as a team is defend. He likes to put the opposition under pressure.

“That is in open play, set-pieces. He makes no

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15 April 2025 Off

Alex Neil: Millwall boss says Lions have given themselves ‘a chance of the play-offs’

By Total Football News

Millwall boss Alex Neil said he is “extremely proud” of his players for keeping their Championship play-off hopes alive.

The Lions were 13th, and six points adrift of the top six, following a 1-0 defeat by Sunderland 16 days ago.

But they have since won three games on the bounce – including a 1-0 victory over play-off rivals Middlesbrough on Saturday – to move within two points of Coventry City,

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5 April 2025 Off

Oxford United 1-0 Sheffield United: Blades miss chance to return to top of Championship

By Total Football News

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield:

“We didn’t do enough so there’s no arguments about the result.

“They started better than us – a team fighting for their lives, they stuck it on us with long throws. We had two or three opportunities before they scored which we should probably take.

“There was an opportunity to gain three points but well done to Gary [Rowett], they deserve

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28 February 2025 Off

Valerien Ismael: Blackburn Rovers have the chance to dream

By Total Football News

The Frenchman hasn’t spent more than 10 months in his previous managerial jobs in England with either Watford, West Bromwich Albion or Barnsley.

Ismael says staying at a club for the long-term is “always the purpose” when you start but that “results dictate most of the time, especially in the Championship”.

“There are so many games, it’s a ruthless league. If you see the record, I’m not that bad,” he

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8 February 2025 Off

Oliver Sonne: Burnley new boy hoping for FA Cup chance at Southampton

By Total Football News

And the 24-year-old Danish-born Peru international, who qualifies for the South American country courtesy of a Peruvian grandmother, is determined to nail his audition at St Mary’s.

“I want to show all the things I believe I am good at and I’m sure the manager will look my way because the games come thick now,” said Sonne.

“I am here for a reason and I hope that I also perform

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2 February 2025 Off

Alfie Doughty: Luton have ‘no chance’ of relegation says versatile wing-back

By Total Football News

Doughty has made 16 appearances this season, but has missed games because of an ankle problem, and his goal – fired home from 25 yards with his left foot – was his first since scoring in the final game of last season’s Premier League campaign, a 4-2 home defeat by Fulham.

“I don’t find myself in those positions (often), so it’s quite unusual really. I haven’t played left wing in

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31 January 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: ‘No chance’ Shea Charles would have joined Sheffield United

By Total Football News

On-loan Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Shea Charles has said he would not have joined cross-city rivals Sheffield United this month.

The 21-year-old was recalled by parent club Southampton two weeks ago, with Blades manager Chris Wilder saying he was a player they would be interested in signing.

However, the Owls agreed a new loan deal with Saints to keep the Northern Ireland international until the end of the season.

“It was

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29 December 2024 Off

Pep Guardiola: Man City boss targets January and says ‘no chance’ of Premier League title

By Total Football News

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “need help” during the January transfer window after admitting his side have “no chance” of winning the Premier League title this season.

The City boss celebrated 500 games in charge of the club with a nervy 2-0 win over Leicester on Sunday.

City’s victory – just their second in their last 10 Premier League games – lifts them up to fifth, but they are 14

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23 April 2024 0

Nottingham Forest offered chance to hear VAR audio by PGMOL

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest will be offered the chance to privately hear VAR audio from three penalty claims in their match against Everton last Sunday.

On Monday, the club called for the audio between video assistant referee Stuart Attwell and on-field official Anthony Taylor to be released publicly.

Forest were furious after three penalty appeals were rejected in the 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park, which kept them just a point above the

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