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Newcastle: Tottenham’s Sandro Tonali hunt shows chasm between clubs
24 June 2026 Off

Newcastle: Tottenham’s Sandro Tonali hunt shows chasm between clubs

By Total Football News

Those words proved rather prophetic.

Newcastle managed to sign highly rated goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for £18.5m before the window even officially opened.

However, just when it appeared they were in pole position to land top target Victor Munoz, the Spain winger joined Liverpool from Osasuna.

It felt like Groundhog Day for supporters after Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, James Trafford and Benjamin Sesko opted to move to

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Middlesbrough 4-1 Watford: Boro thump Hornets to stay in hunt for top-two finish
27 April 2026 Off

Middlesbrough 4-1 Watford: Boro thump Hornets to stay in hunt for top-two finish

By Total Football News

With half an eye on the play-offs if they fail to claim second spot, Hellberg rested four of his regulars, including Scotland forward Conway.

Whittaker’s superb curling free-kick from close to 30 yards out put Boro in front after six minutes, although they were fortunate to retain that lead as Luca Kjerrumgaard spurned two chances to score an equaliser, including one effort that was fingertipped on to the post by

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Derby County 1-0 Oxford United: Rams win to stay in play-off hunt
18 April 2026 Off

Derby County 1-0 Oxford United: Rams win to stay in play-off hunt

By Total Football News

The distance to second-tier salvation could grow wider later in the day if West Bromwich Albion beat Preston.

Meanwhile, Derby’s victory moved John Eustace’s team to within two points of Hull City in the play-off spots above them, although that gap could be widened if the sixth-placed Tigers beat Birmingham City later in the day.

Oxford were left exposed for the 22nd-minute opener after a long throw into Derby’s box

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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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Middlesbrough 2-1 Queens Park Rangers: Boro back in play-off hunt with win
12 March 2025 Off

Middlesbrough 2-1 Queens Park Rangers: Boro back in play-off hunt with win

By Total Football News

Boro had gone five games without a point from late January into February yet had arrested their poor form with two wins in a row before losing at Swansea on Saturday.

It was no surprise therefore that Conway’s opener on 11 minutes, turning in Finn Azaz’s low centre from the left byeline, was met with a huge outpouring of relief from the home support.

Boro might well have doubled their

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Wayne Rooney: Plymouth boss steps up intensity in hunt for rare win
20 December 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth boss steps up intensity in hunt for rare win

By Total Football News

Wayne Rooney says he has upped the intensity of Plymouth Argyle’s training ahead of the busy Christmas period.

The Pilgrims host Middlesbrough on Saturday having won just once in their last 11 games – including losing their last four games in succession.

It has left Argyle second-from-bottom of the Championship, although Rooney’s side do have a game in hand on the teams around them.

“We’ve actually stepped the training up

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Duncan McGuire: Blackburn Rovers still in hunt to sign striker, says Gregg Broughton
29 March 2024 0

Duncan McGuire: Blackburn Rovers still in hunt to sign striker, says Gregg Broughton

By Total Football News
Duncan McGuire greets an international team-mate
Blackburn representatives travelled to France to watch Duncan McGuire play for the USA Under-23 side on Monday

Blackburn are still tracking USA international Duncan McGuire after his transfer fell through in January.

The Championship club £3.5m deal for the striker collapsed after a staff member failed to submit paperwork to the English Football League.

Orlando player McGuire has begun the season well for his club, scoring three goals in seven

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