Tag: Chris

11 July 2024 Off

Chris Willock leaves QPR at the end of his contract

By Total Football News

Midfielder Chris Willock has left Queens Park Rangers at the end of his contract with the Championship club.

The 26-year-old made 144 appearances for the Hoops, scoring 20 goals.

QPR said talks had been held with the former Benfica player about an extension but an agreement could not be reached.

“On behalf of the football club I want to thank Chrissy for his contributions during his time with us,” CEO

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2 July 2024 Off

Sunderland: Chris Rigg signs first professional contract

By Total Football News

It was the start of a breakthrough season with 22 appearances and three goals.

“I am absolutely buzzing,” he told the club website, external. “I have been dying to sign for almost a year now.

“The hard work starts now but I am looking forward to making many more memories representing this Club.”

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman added: “Chris’ talent, and more recently his performances within the first

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14 June 2024 Off

Chris Cohen: Stoke City appoint Lincoln assistant as first-team coach

By Total Football News

Stoke City have appointed Lincoln City’s assistant head coach Chris Cohen as their new first-team coach.

The 37-year-old former Nottingham Forest midfielder worked under Imps boss Michael Skubala for six months.

He was previously assistant to Nathan Jones at Luton Town and Southampton.

“He has an excellent reputation within the game and his work is highly regarded by coaches, players and club owners alike,” said , externalStoke’s sporting director

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11 June 2024 Off

Chris Davies: New Birmingham City boss ‘ready for step up’

By Total Football News

New Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says he is ready to make the step up to manager after such a long time as a number two.

The 39-year-old took charge at Blues on 6 June after a season as Ange Postecoglou’s assistant at Tottenham.

The Spurs stint followed 13 years working under Brendan Rodgers at Swansea, Liverpool, Celtic and Leicester, and Davies says becoming a manager was just about finding

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6 June 2024 Off

Birmingham City: Chris Davies appointed new head coach from Spurs

By Total Football News

Birmingham City have appointed Tottenham Hotspur assistant boss Chris Davies as their new head coach on a four-year deal.

Davies, 39, who was a coach at Swansea City, Liverpool and Celtic under Brendan Rodgers, succeeds Tony Mowbray at the newly relegated League One club.

Blues have agreed a compensation package with Spurs as Davies still had two years left on his contract.

The club spoke to over 40 candidates for

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16 May 2024 0

Premier League final-day predictions: Chris Sutton v Gladiators star and Arsenal fan Legend

By Total Football News
Sutton's Predictions

Tottenham fans, beware. It’s not just your manager Ange Postecoglou who is unhappy with those of you who were glad your team lost to Manchester City on Tuesday.

Chris Sutton’s final predictions guest of the season is Gladiators star Legend, who supports Arsenal and watched Spurs play City hoping – in vain – they would do the Gunners a favour in the title race.

“I don’t have a problem with

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9 May 2024 0

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno

By Total Football News
Sutton's Predictions

Manchester United were torn apart by Crystal Palace on Monday, so does anyone think they stand a chance against Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend?

“I have gone soft,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “United fans have gotten to me in these past few weeks and I feel terrible for letting that happen.

“I went against all my instincts when I backed them to get a draw at

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6 May 2024 0

David Moyes: West Ham not shown manager enough respect – Chris Sutton

By Total Football News

In April, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim apologised for holding talks with West Ham, saying it was a “mistake” – and Sutton believes ongoing speculation about Moyes’ future has resulted in a downturn in results.

The Hammers have won just one of their past nine Premier League games.

“I think subconsciously players switch off,” said Sutton. “I don’t think it has been helpful the fact David Moyes has been messed

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28 April 2024 0

Sheffield United: Manager Chris Wilder says Premier League ‘too powerful’ for relegated side

By Total Football News

Wilder says his team need to “own” their relegation after collecting just 16 points and conceding 97 goals in 35 games – the worst top-flight defensive record since Swindon Town shipped 100 goals in the 42-game 1993-94 season.

The Blades spurned several opportunities to add to Anel Ahmedhodzic’s early opener at St James’ Park before Alexander Isak’s double, efforts from Bruno Guimaraes and Callum Wilson, and an own goal from

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22 April 2024 0

Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss will leave – Chris Sutton

By Total Football News

Simon Stone, BBC Sport chief football reporter

Since his co-ownership was announced on Christmas Eve, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and new United director Sir Dave Brailsford have presided over a complete overhaul of United’s backroom team.

The latest appointment was Jason Wilcox as technical director after his exit from Southampton was successfully negotiated.

United hope to secure the services of Dan Ashworth as sporting director but there is still no agreement

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