Tag: change

2 September 2026 Off

Newcastle transfer news: Woltemade move underlines summer of change

By Total Football News

A shake-up had been signposted as far back as the spring.

It was in early April when Newcastle announced that defender Kieran Trippier would be leaving at the end of his contract.

The 34-year-old was approaching the twilight of his career, but his departure was still keenly felt as an influential figure behind the scenes.

“It was emotional for me, of course, because I loved the club so much and

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2 September 2026 Off

Liverpool’s transfer window: Questions remain after summer of change

By Total Football News

Liverpool conceded twice in both league games so far and Iraola will be worried by how easily his side have been cut open.

Defensively, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are sidelined with long-term injuries and Joe Gomez’s pre-season injury prompted Liverpool to bring in Araujo on loan from Barcelona.

The experienced Uruguayan, 27, is a stop-gap for now but Liverpool have an option to buy him for £47m next summer,

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31 October 2025 Off

72+ podcast: Coventry riding high, Sheff Wed look to future, change at Reading & Peterborough

By Total Football News

“This season is pretty much done. It’s about a reset, getting someone in who can come and get the club [Sheffield Wednesday] to kick on and start again fresh.”

Ex-Hull City boss Phil Brown joins the 72+ podcast to talk head coaches under the cosh, the highs at Coventry City, the lows at Hillsborough after the Owls enter administration and managerial changes at Reading and Peterborough.

Listen to the full

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16 October 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: Winding-up petition moves club closer to change at top

By Total Football News

With Sheffield Wednesday set to be served with a winding-up petition over money owed to HMRC, fans are left wondering what happens next?

Could the club actually go out of business? Is administration more likely?

In terms of the immediate threat of liquidation, there are some things to consider. There is a new football regulator on the way who will be watching closely.

Per sources, the EFL are owed money

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25 September 2025 Off

Jack Stacey: Norwich City defender says home form must change quickly

By Total Football News

Stacey, who joined Norwich from Bournemouth in 2023, said there is currently no “stand-out” team in the Championship, but they cannot afford to be so “passive” as they were after the break against Hollywood-backed Wrexham.

“I remember in my first year here, we went on such a good run at home and that was the basis of taking us into the play-offs. So we definitely have to work on that,

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20 May 2025 Off

Conference League final: Chelse’s Enzo Maresca unhappy with Real Betis change

By Total Football News

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he is “not happy” that opponents Real Betis have been given two days of extra preparation for next week’s Conference League final.

La Liga has accepted a request from Betis to bring their final league match against Valencia – originally scheduled for Sunday – forward to Friday evening (20:00 BST).

Chelsea, by contrast, travel to Nottingham Forest – who, like the Blues, are chasing Champions

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13 May 2025 Off

Steve Lansdown: Bristol City owner says club will not change transfer strategy

By Total Football News

Lansdown’s involvement with Bristol City began in 1996 before he became club chairman in 2002.

The billionaire businessman has overseen the expansion of Ashton Gate Stadium and the creation of the high performance training centre during his tenure.

This is City’s first appearance in the Championship play-offs since 2008, when they reached the Wembley final but lost to Hull City.

“You can only spend what you’ve got and you can’t

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12 May 2025 Off

Middlesbrough fans vote for change to club crest

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough have notified the Football Association of its plans to change the club crest from next season.

The decision comes after a survey sent to 21,000 supporters came up with a 57% majority in favour of changing the design, which dates back to 2007.

Research company YouGov carried out the survey, which found 19% of supporters opposed to a new crest, which would coincide with Boro’s 150th anniversary next year.

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