Tag: emotional

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes
23 October 2026 Off

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes

By Total Football News

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick delivered a passionate and emotional address lasting five minutes and 30 seconds as he battles to save his job.

And he refused to rule out dropping skipper Bruno Fernandes for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Instead of taking his seat and answering questions as normal in Friday’s scheduled pre-match media conference at Carrington, Carrick said he wanted to start himself.

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Aston Villa: Unai Emery pays emotional tribute to Ollie Watkins
28 August 2026 Off

Aston Villa: Unai Emery pays emotional tribute to Ollie Watkins

By Total Football News

Villa have agreed a deal for Jackson and are trying to ensure the Senegal striker is registered for Monday’s visit of Arsenal.

Watkins is the latest experienced player to leave Villa this summer and Emery urged supporters to back the club’s strategy despite the loss of several key figures in their successful 2025-26 season.

“We took decisions because it’s good for the club,” Emery said.

“Of course, we don’t

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Ipswich Town fans ’emotional’ after promotion to Premier League
3 May 2026 Off

Ipswich Town fans ’emotional’ after promotion to Premier League

By Total Football News

Jack Richardson, from Ipswich, was among nearly 30,000 fans at the game.

The 19-year-old said he had seen the team go through three promotions in four years, adding that this one “feels amazing”.

“I was nervy coming into it and there was a chance we could bottle it, but as soon as I saw them two, three minutes in and we scored, it was gone,” said Richardson.

“I went out

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Sheffield Wednesday: ‘Why did emotional Barry Bannan exit unfold like this?’
26 January 2026 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: ‘Why did emotional Barry Bannan exit unfold like this?’

By Total Football News

As I was sat watching a tearful Barry Bannan waving goodbye to the Sheffield Wednesday fans, it all felt a little bit surreal.

The Scot had just completed his 477th appearance for the Owls. Why, after such a long and popular spell at the club, was this unfolding like this?

We know he told team-mates prior to the game this was going to be his final match. Multiple reports said

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Ryan Mason: West Bromwich Albion boss preparing for emotional return to Hull
20 December 2025 Off

Ryan Mason: West Bromwich Albion boss preparing for emotional return to Hull

By Total Football News

West Bromwich Albion head coach Ryan Mason says he returns to Hull City on Saturday with “mixed emotions” as he reflects on the moment that ended his playing career nearly 10 years ago.

Mason suffered a fractured skull in a clash of heads with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill during a Premier League match in January 2017 and, after major surgery, was forced to retired just over a year later at the

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Wrexham game has ’emotional charge’ – Swansea boss Matos
17 December 2025 Off

Wrexham game has ’emotional charge’ – Swansea boss Matos

By Total Football News

Swansea City boss Vitor Matos says facing Welsh rivals Wrexham provides a different “emotional charge” compared to other Championship games.

The two sides face each other on Friday, 19 December at Swansea.com Stadium in the first league contest between the Swans and the Dragons since 2003 (20:00 GMT).

Despite a geographical distance over more than 100 miles between Swansea in south west Wales and Wrexham in the country’s north east,

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Goodison Park: Emotional scenes mark Everton’s last game at old ground
18 May 2025 Off

Goodison Park: Emotional scenes mark Everton’s last game at old ground

By Total Football News

The blue smoke could be seen rising around Goodison Park almost four hours before kick-off. This grand old arena was not built for serene farewells, so a day of history and high emotion was never going to pass off quietly.

A football match broke out briefly, separating the celebrations marking the end of 133 years of men’s senior football here, Everton delivering a fitting farewell as Southampton surrendered to the

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Goodison Park: Everton manager David Moyes wants ‘focus’ from players for emotional goodbye
16 May 2025 Off

Goodison Park: Everton manager David Moyes wants ‘focus’ from players for emotional goodbye

By Total Football News

Moyes returned to Everton in January for his second spell in charge, after more than a decade at the helm between 2002 and 2013.

The 62-year-old Scot said it was an honour for him to be in the dugout for what will be the Goodison finale for their men’s team.

“There are a lot of people who are probably wiser and a bit more knowledgeable about Everton and about Goodison

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Onel Hernandez: Norwich forward braced for emotional Carrow Road farewell
2 May 2025 Off

Onel Hernandez: Norwich forward braced for emotional Carrow Road farewell

By Total Football News

Norwich City forward Onel Hernandez has admitted there were tears in his eyes because of messages from supporters following the news that he is to be released by the club at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old Cuban has played 209 games for the Canaries since arriving from German club Eintracht Braunschweig in January 2018, scoring 15 goals.

He was a member of the team which won promotion to

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Marco Gabbiadini: Ex-Derby County and Sunderland striker on emotional toll of health issues
21 October 2024 Off

Marco Gabbiadini: Ex-Derby County and Sunderland striker on emotional toll of health issues

By Total Football News

Nottingham-born Gabbiadini started his career with York City, then spent four years with Sunderland between 1987 and 1991 before going on to play in the Premier League with Derby County after a stint with Crystal Palace.

His five years on the books of the Rams – which included 227 appearances and produced 68 goals – was the longest he spent at any one club during his career.

The list of

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