Tag: glory

Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd’s broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory | Football News
20 October 2026 Off

Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd’s broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory | Football News

By Total Football News

Erik ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024, but the affection he built up for the club while winning two trophies still shines through when he speaks.

“I enjoyed every minute in Manchester United; I have such wonderful memories,” says the former United manager. “It feels like I’m connected; I’m a fan. It’s an amazing fanbase; they were always

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Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou sack shows glory is not what matters to Daniel Levy
6 June 2025 Off

Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou sack shows glory is not what matters to Daniel Levy

By Total Football News

And this is why there was a strong case for Postecoglou keeping his job, with even the confirmation of his dismissal acknowledging he had established “a great platform to build upon”.

Of course Postecoglou had flaws, such as his stubborn refusal to change his high-line, high-risk strategy, even when it was being exposed in his first season, but the Europa League showed he could do it differently, especially when a

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Regis Le Bris: The ‘smart guy’ who has led Sunderland to the verge of glory
23 May 2025 Off

Regis Le Bris: The ‘smart guy’ who has led Sunderland to the verge of glory

By Total Football News

Growing up in Brittany, Le Bris was proud of his roots and the strong Breton cultural identity of the area.

So when deciding to leave, moving to the north-east of England may seem miles apart, but the 49-year-old has forged a strong attachment to Wearside.

“He used to be in a club in Lorient that had so much identity,” said Laurens.

“Sunderland was perfect for him. He could only have

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Aston Villa’s ambition bucks January transfer trend in glory hunt
3 April 2025 Off

Aston Villa’s ambition bucks January transfer trend in glory hunt

By Total Football News

Rashford has now made 11 appearances with six starts. The 27-year-old has three goals and has created 19 chances in 607 minutes on the pitch.

Malen’s Villa career has been more of a slow burner, but his confidence will be boosted by a fine performance as a substitute capped with a goal.

There was undoubtedly an element of gamble about Villa’s work in January, but it is paying off as

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Gloom to glory: The fall and rise of Ipswich Town
5 May 2024 0

Gloom to glory: The fall and rise of Ipswich Town

By Total Football News

The job that McKenna has done with the players he inherited, with the business he’s done, is utterly astonishing, gobsmacking.

Within a couple of weeks I thought, from speaking to this man, he was going to manage in the Premier League. But I did not dream it would be with Ipswich Town.

He just looked destined for the top and what I’ve seen of him these past couple of full

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