Tag: doubters

Frank Lampard: Coventry boss on his managerial inspirations and proving doubters wrong
29 August 2026 Off

Frank Lampard: Coventry boss on his managerial inspirations and proving doubters wrong

By Total Football News

The Football Interview will be available on BBC One at 12:45 every Saturday during the Premier League season, as well as on BBC iPlayer, BBC Football YouTube and the BBC Sport website and app.

In the second episode of the new season, available on Saturday, 29 August, musician Tom Grennan sits down with Coventry City manager Frank Lampard.

As a player, Frank Lampard worked under some of the biggest managers

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Cardiff City: Boss Barry-Murphy aims to prove doubters wrong
14 August 2026 Off

Cardiff City: Boss Barry-Murphy aims to prove doubters wrong

By Total Football News

Asked what would constitute a successful season for his side, Barry-Murphy said: “We don’t know. I think one of the beauties of this season is that, for a lot of us, we’re going into the unknown.

“Our feeling is that we can surprise a lot of people. We have a real hunger and appetite to improve on what we did last season.”

Barry-Murphy is preparing for a blockbuster start to

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Nicolas Jackson: How the Chelsea striker is silencing the doubters with his goals and performances
23 November 2024 Off

Nicolas Jackson: How the Chelsea striker is silencing the doubters with his goals and performances

By Total Football News

It’s remarkable to think that, just six months ago, there was talk that Chelsea were attempting a cash plus Nicolas Jackson swap deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

No deal materialised and, although Isak remains impactful on Tyneside, Chelsea have their own star in 23-year-old Jackson, who was the driving force behind the 2-1 victory at Leicester City.

The Senegal forward opened the scoring in the 15th minute and set

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Newcastle: Anthony Gordon turning doubters into believers
15 May 2024 0

Newcastle: Anthony Gordon turning doubters into believers

By Total Football News

Gordon began his secondary school life at Alsop High School before being moved to one of Everton’s partner schools, Wade Deacon in Widnes, when he was 14. He would travel there from his home in Kirkdale, Liverpool.

“We always thought he’d be a big lad, which he is. We knew he’d be quick, and he’s rapid,” the coach continues. “It’s about looking at the boy and trying to see the

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