Tag: important

Tony Pulis column: It makes English football unique – why the Football League is important too
10 April 2026 Off

Tony Pulis column: It makes English football unique – why the Football League is important too

By Total Football News

There’s one other aspect of the Football League, and football in general, that I discovered when I was sacked by Bournemouth.

There’s a camaraderie that exists with people you encounter, whether they are working above you at your club like Norman was or further afield, and an effect they can have if they give you any kind of opportunity.

During the 12 months I was out of management, I

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Jens Cajuste: ‘Scruffy’ wins important in Ipswich Town promotion push
2 January 2026 Off

Jens Cajuste: ‘Scruffy’ wins important in Ipswich Town promotion push

By Total Football News

Ipswich Town midfielder Jens Cajuste insisted “scruffy” wins were just as important as stylish ones after they beat Oxford United to climb to second place in the table.

The Tractor Boys are seeking a second promotion from the Championship in three seasons following relegation from the Premier League last May.

“It was a bit scruffy but the three points were massive, the table’s looking pretty good and we keep on

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Norwich City: January injury returns as important as signings, says Richard Ressler
4 December 2025 Off

Norwich City: January injury returns as important as signings, says Richard Ressler

By Total Football News

Norwich City board member Richard Ressler says the club will be looking for January reinforcements but suggests the biggest difference makers could lie within the squad they have right now.

The struggling Canaries have 11 first-team squad members absent due to injury, with midfielder Mirko Topic the latest name added to the treatment room list.

“We are [looking at] bringing in the strongest players we can,” Ressler said during Norwich’s

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'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah
30 November 2025 Off

'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah

By Total Football News

‘Mo will be important for us’ – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06’Mo will be important for us’ – Slot defends dropping Salah

This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9vjmrr189jo

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Haydon Roberts: West Brom goal is ‘most important of career’
10 April 2025 Off

Haydon Roberts: West Brom goal is ‘most important of career’

By Total Football News

Roberts, who typically plays at left-back or the left side of midfield, joined Bristol City in June 2023 from Brighton and has made 54 appearances for the club, including 26 this season so far.

Tuesday’s goal was his first at home and only his second for the club, with his first coming away at Norwich in April last year.

“I owe my team-mates, I owe everyone a goal really. It’s

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Bruno Fernandes: How important is midfielder to Manchester United as Ruben Amorim asks for ‘more’ like him
9 March 2025 Off

Bruno Fernandes: How important is midfielder to Manchester United as Ruben Amorim asks for ‘more’ like him

By Total Football News

Fernandes is now United’s top Premier League goalscorer this season with seven. His 12 in all competitions also puts him at the head of United’s scoring charts.

But it doesn’t end there.

In a United side that is 14th in the table, Fernandes has 14 goal involvements in the league. Unsurprisingly, that is more than anyone else.

But only Amad has more than Marcus Rashford’s five, which underlines how important

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Liam Delap can become ‘an important player for England’ – Enzo Maresca
29 December 2024 Off

Liam Delap can become ‘an important player for England’ – Enzo Maresca

By Total Football News

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who he coached in Manchester City’s academy, can become “an important player for England”.

The 21-year-old has been one of the Tractor Boys’ standout players on their return to the Premier League, scoring six goals to date in his first full season in the top flight.

Delap, son of former Premier League midfielder Rory Delap, joined Ipswich on a permanent transfer

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