Tag: City

13 April 2024 0

Mustapha Bundu: Plymouth Argyle’s ‘enigma’ hailed after Pilgrims’ win over Leicester City

By Total Football News
Mustapha Bundu
Mustapha Bundu joined Plymouth Argyle in the summer from Anderlecht

Plymouth Argyle director of football Neil Dewsnip has praised striker Mustapha Bundu after his winning goal against Leicester City.

The Sierra Leone forward’s first-half strike was the difference between the sides as the Pilgrims eased their Championship relegation worries.

It was his first goal in more than four months and just his third for the club.

“He’s capable of that

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13 April 2024 0

Luke Williams: Head coach wants more from Swansea City despite reaching 50 points

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Josh Key celebrates his goal against Stoke
Josh Key scored Swansea’s final goal in their 3-0 win over Stoke City

Luke Williams says he wants more from Swansea City despite seeing his side reach 50 Championship points thanks to Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Stoke City.

After a season of relegation concerns, Swansea look close to safe having moved seven points clear of the bottom three with four games left this season.

But Williams insists his players have

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12 April 2024 0

Leicester City: Foxes to avoid points penalty this season after EFL admission

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Leicester City flag
Leicester City are looking to return to the Premier League at their first attempt

Leicester City are not at risk of a points deduction this season after the English Football League said it does not have the power to punish clubs for Premier League breaches.

Leicester followed up by taking legal action, arguing a points penalty while in the Championship would be unlawful.

The EFL has now admitted regulations will

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12 April 2024 0

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says he is willing to rest midfielder Rodri

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If Rodri needs a rest, he will get it – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is willing to rest Rodri after the midfielder said he needed a break.

Rodri, 27, has played 41 games this season and indicated after Tuesday’s Champions League draw at Real Madrid that City were planning on resting him.

Guardiola’s side play third-bottom Luton in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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11 April 2024 0

Aaron Ramsey: Cardiff City hopeful on latest injury to Wales midfielder

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Cardiff and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey has missed most of the season with a string of injuries

Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut has not ruled out midfielder Aaron Ramsey returning before the end of the season.

The Wales international made his first start for the Bluebirds since 16 September in their 1-0 win away at Birmingham on Wednesday, but suffered a hamstring injury just before half-time.

Ramsey scored three goals in the opening six

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11 April 2024 0

Enzo Maresca: Leicester City boss worried for health of players ahead of Plymouth trip

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Leicester boss Enzo Maresca among his Foxes players
Championship leaders Leicester are looking to make an immediate return to the Premier League

Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca says he is worried about the health of his players as they face their second lengthy away trip in four days.

The Championship leading Foxes are at Plymouth Argyle on Friday, having arrived home after Tuesday’s defeat by Millwall at 3:00 BST on Wednesday.

Leicester’s 250-mile trip to Plymouth is their

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11 April 2024 0

Gary Rowett: Birmingham City in danger of ‘sleepwalking into disaster’ as relegation fears increase

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Birmingham City interim manager Gary Rowett walks to his seat in the dugout
Gary Rowett is a former Birmingham City player and has also managed Burton, Derby, Stoke and Millwall

Struggling Birmingham City “lack toughness” and are in danger of “sleepwalking into disaster” says interim manager Gary Rowett.

They take on play-off chasing Coventry City at St Andrew’s on Saturday in their penultimate home match.

“A few home truths have been said in the dressing room,” Rowett said.

“At the moment, it would

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10 April 2024 0

Ryan Lowe: Preston North End boss says Norwich City clash ‘might be biggest’ game of his reign

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Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic scores his team's fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Huddersfield Town at Deepdale on April 9, 2024 in Preston, England
Milutin Osmajic completes the late hat-trick against Huddersfield that sets up Preston for a big finish to the season

Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe says Saturday’s clash with Norwich City “might be the biggest” game of his two-and-a-half seasons in charge.

The win takes the Lancashire club to within five points of the sixth-placed Canaries, with a game in hand.

“We’re going to give it everything because it’s a

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9 April 2024 0

Birmingham City: Blues owners complete purchase of new home site

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The Birmingham Wheels site has been closed since 2020
The Birmingham Wheels site has been closed since 2020

Birmingham City have moved a step closer to a new stadium after their owners completed the purchase of land to the east of the city – less than a mile from their St Andrew’s home.

Knighthead Capital Management’s deal to buy the 48-acre, former Birmingham Wheels site on Bordesley Park will mean Blues leaving St Andrew’s.

But there is not yet

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8 April 2024 0

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters appointed as technical director

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Jonathan Walters took over as interim technical director in February
Jonathan Walters took over as interim technical director on 23 February

Stoke City have appointed their former striker Jonathan Walters as technical director after two months in an interim role working alongside head coach Steven Schumacher.

The 40-year-old former Bolton Wanderers, Hull City, Wrexham, Chester City and Ipswich Town player had his best days after joining Stoke in 2010.

Walters announced his retirement as a player while at Burnley in

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