Tag: ExManchester

Paddy McNair: Hull City sign ex-Manchester United defender from San Diego FC
29 January 2026 Off

Paddy McNair: Hull City sign ex-Manchester United defender from San Diego FC

By Total Football News

Hull City have signed former Manchester United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough defender Paddy McNair from MLS side San Diego FC on an 18-month contract.

The 30-year-old came through United’s youth setup and made 27 appearances for the club before moving to Sunderland in 2016 and later Middlesbrough.

Having made 219 appearances in all competitions for Boro, he moved to San Diego in 2024 and had a brief spell with West Bromwich

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Eric Ramsay: Ex-Manchester United coach named new West Bromwich Albion boss
11 January 2026 Off

Eric Ramsay: Ex-Manchester United coach named new West Bromwich Albion boss

By Total Football News

By Steve Hermon, West Brom commentator for BBC Radio WM

It has been a dramatic 2026 for West Bromwich Albion and there is a fitting sense of narrative that Eric Ramsay takes the reins just hours after the Baggies have finally ended their away woes at the football club where he earned his first professional coaching role in the game.

His route into coaching began at Swansea after he stopped

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Eric Ramsay: West Bromwich Albion interested in ex-Manchester United coach
8 January 2026 Off

Eric Ramsay: West Bromwich Albion interested in ex-Manchester United coach

By Total Football News

This is not the first-time the 33-year-old’s name has been linked with Albion. The Welsh coach has been on the club’s shortlist for a while, including during their most recent search, which led them to Ryan Mason.

The former Tottenham assistant was also 33 when he was appointed by Albion in June. Both were also midfielders.

But while one-time England international Mason was forced to retire at the top level

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The Wayne Rooney Show: Ex-Manchester United striker says he has ‘no faith’ in Ruben Amorim
29 September 2025 Off

The Wayne Rooney Show: Ex-Manchester United striker says he has ‘no faith’ in Ruben Amorim

By Total Football News

After the disappointing defeat by Brentford, Amorim said: “I am never concerned about my job – I am not that kind of guy.”

The Portuguese, 40, has been criticised for his stubbornness in sticking with his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, ex-Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards said those tactics could lead to “his undoing” and Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer said Amorim

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Jamie Gittens: Why Chelsea want another ex-Manchester City youngster
22 June 2025 Off

Jamie Gittens: Why Chelsea want another ex-Manchester City youngster

By Total Football News

A rapid, right-footed left winger, Gittens’ arrival would fill the void left by Sancho’s departure after Chelsea opted not to sign him on a permanent basis.

Maresca said: “Jadon is not with us so for sure that is a position we need to do something.

“We have Noni, Pedro and Ty only as the proper wingers so something for sure is going to happen. When the transfer window is open,

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West Bromwich Albion: Ex-Manchester United assistant Rene Hake in contention for manager job
8 January 2025 Off

West Bromwich Albion: Ex-Manchester United assistant Rene Hake in contention for manager job

By Total Football News

Former Manchester United assistant head coach Rene Hake is a contender to become West Bromwich Albion’s new boss.

The 53-year-old is on the shortlist to replace Carlos Corberan as the Baggies close in on the Spaniard’s replacement.

Dutchman Hake is available after leaving Old Trafford in November following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.

He only moved to United in July, to work under ten Hag along with Ruud van Nistelrooy, having

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