Tag: criticises

16 May 2025 Off

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Mohamed Salah criticises ‘harsh’ boos of departing Liverpool player

By Total Football News

Alexander-Arnold has made 353 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, scoring 23 goals.

He has helped them win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup, and Salah believes he deserves the best send-off possible given what he has helped the club achieve.

“I really love him,” he added.

“I think he deserves the best farewell leaving the club. He has done a lot

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26 February 2025 Off

Liverpool: Arne Slot criticises Darwin Nunez work-rate

By Total Football News

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he “can’t accept” striker Darwin Nunez’s work-rate in his past two games.

The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on 16 February and the draw at Aston Villa on 19 February, when he missed an open goal.

Nunez did not come off the bench in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Manchester City, which took Liverpool 11 points clear at the top

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2 January 2025 Off

Omer Riza: Cardiff City boss criticises referee Durkin for Robinson red

By Total Football News

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza believes James Durkin was overawed by his elevation from fourth official to referee as he sent off Callum Robinson against Coventry City.

Republic of Ireland forward Robinson was dismissed early in the second half of the 1-1 draw on New Year’s Day after catching Bobby Thomas with his elbow as they jostled for a header.

Cardiff’s players, coaches and fans were furious with the decision

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30 August 2024 Off

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag criticises Alan Shearer’s ‘stupid’ analysis of Marcus Rashford

By Total Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticised Alan Shearer’s analysis of Marcus Rashford’s performances so far this season, calling it “stupid”.

Rashford, 26, is yet to score this term and was substituted after 65 minutes of the 2-1 defeat at Brighton on 24 August.

Analysing Rashford’s form on Match of the Day following the loss on the south coast, Shearer said: “He’s had two games this season Marcus Rashford

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6 May 2024 0

Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd: Erik ten Hag criticises side as Casemiro has night to forget

By Total Football News

Ten Hag’s future as United manager has been up for debate for months – despite the Dutchman having a year left on his contract.

They have taken 10 points from the past 11 Premier League games and conceded late goals against Fulham, Brentford, Chelsea, Liverpool and Burnley in that run, costing them 10 points.

Ten Hag says he is battling against an injury crisis, the like of which he has

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28 April 2024 0

Huddersfield Town manager Andre Breitenreiter criticises players

By Total Football News

“This is also a big problem in the team for the whole season I think, but for sure for the time I am here.”

Breitenreiter also made it plain that some players had only been selected because others were injured.

He said: “I’m not here to find excuses, for me as a person I am strong enough.

“We all make mistakes, and me too. I think I made mistakes that

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26 March 2024 0

Andros Townsend criticises uncertainty over Everton & Nottingham Forest points deductions

By Total Football News
Luton Town winger Andros Townsend
Luton drew 1-1 with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League fixture

Luton winger Andros Townsend says the uncertainty created by other Premier League teams’ points deductions for breaching financial rules “makes a mockery” of the top flight.

Everton have been docked six points – down from 10 after an appeal – while Nottingham Forest have appealed against their own four-point deduction.

Forest’s points loss meant they

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