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21 October 2026 Off

Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd’s use of data, impact of legends’ criticism, and ‘special’ Mainoo | Football News

By Total Football News

A message on my phone buzzes. “I pick you up at the station.” It is Erik ten Hag offering a lift in his car once my train from Amsterdam arrives in Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands. It is delayed, but he doesn’t seem to mind.

Soon after, he pulls up in a silver Range Rover and gets out to exchange a handshake. He has finished a day’s work

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20 October 2026 Off

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

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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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14 October 2026 Off

Lisandro Martinez interview: Jason Wilcox again the target in latest Man Utd fallout

By Total Football News

Firstly, it must be pointed out Wilcox is going nowhere.

United sources say the 55-year-old is not in any danger of losing his job.

The club’s recruitment department is working on potential targets for January given it is accepted the strategy of not signing left-back competition for Luke Shaw and striking support for Benjamin Sesko was flawed.

Both players have missed matches already this term, with Sesko sidelined for an

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3 October 2026 Off

The Football Interview: Jack Wilshere on management, Mikel Arteta, Max Dowman & Luton Town

By Total Football News

By that time Mikel Arteta, who had been Wilshere’s Arsenal team-mate for five years, was first-team manager.

Arteta guided the Gunners to the Premier League title in 2025-26, their first time as English champions in 22 years, and Wilshere felt the Spaniard had played a vital role in developing him as a coach.

“I got to see Mikel and how he coached and the influence he was having,” said Wilshere.

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11 June 2026 Off

Premier League: Rob Edwards’ last interview as Wolves head coach, after a 1-1 draw at Burnley with Edwards sacked in June

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In his last interview as Wolves head coach, Rob Edwards told BBC Sport he’s looking forward to a “fresh start” with the club over the summer, following their relegation from the Premier League.

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This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/ckg412e9dgro

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28 January 2026 Off

Leicester City: Supporters have their say on next manager and react to owner’s interview

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Leicester City supporters were asked for who they would want as the next Foxes boss, and the wishlist is long.

The responses range from former bosses Enzo Maresca and Nigel Pearson to current Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick and England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley.

Ash: I think most Leicester fans would take Maresca back in a heartbeat, realistically we will end up with Russell Martin and another six

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7 July 2025 Off

Chris Wilder: Leicester City interview ex-Sheffield United boss

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Leicester City have interviewed former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder in their search for a new manager.

The 57-year-old parted company with the Blades after failing to guide the South Yorkshire club back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Sheffield United finished third in the Championship table, one place and 10 points short of automatic promotion, and then went on to lose the play-off final to Sunderland at

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4 April 2025 Off

Blackburn Rovers: Five things we learned from BBC Radio Lancashire’s interview with senior club staff

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Off the back of a torrid 2023-24 campaign which saw Blackburn battle to preserve their Championship status, the first half of this season was much brighter.

Under John Eustace, the club challenged in the top six in the lead up to Christmas and strung together six straight wins between November and December.

During January the club brought in six players – centre forwards Augustus Kargbo, Cauley Woodrow and Emmanuel Dennis,

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17 March 2025 Off

Football Daily. The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying' Audio, 11 minutesFootball DailyThe exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'

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10 March 2025 Off

Sir Jim Ratcliffe interview: Man Utd co-owner says some players are ‘not good enough’ and ‘overpaid’

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When Ratcliffe and Ineos joined the Old Trafford hierarchy, many fans welcomed the arrival of a boyhood fan and billionaire to help restore the club’s former glories.

However, a year on, the relationship with some supporters has soured.

A mid-season rise in some ticket prices affecting under-16s and pensioners, and hundreds of redundancies are among the moves taken by the club which have attracted criticism, with cost-cutting measures including the

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