Tag: learning

Jay Stansfield: Birmingham City striker – missing play-offs a learning curve
25 April 2026 Off

Jay Stansfield: Birmingham City striker – missing play-offs a learning curve

By Total Football News

Stansfield’s goal against Preston was his 11th of the season and first since 7 February.

After moving for a tier-three record £15m from Fulham at the end of August 2024, the 23-year-old scored 19 goals as Blues romped to the League One title with an EFL-record 111 points.

This season, after helping England defend their European Under-21 Championship title last summer, Stansfield’s return has reflected his move into a slightly

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Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie ‘learning to walk again’
3 April 2025 Off

Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie ‘learning to walk again’

By Total Football News

Rennie made history in 1997 when he officiated a match between Derby County and Wimbledon, becoming the top division’s first black referee.

Tall in stature and a kick-boxing and aikido expert, protesting players rapidly discovered he was more than comfortable standing his ground during arguments.

A magistrate in Sheffield since 1996, he has campaigned for issues such as improving equality and inclusion in sport, supporting mental health and tackling deprivation.

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Nigel Pearson on ‘incredible challenge’ of learning to walk again
10 December 2024 Off

Nigel Pearson on ‘incredible challenge’ of learning to walk again

By Total Football News

Former Leicester City and Watford manager Nigel Pearson has said “learning to walk again has been an incredible challenge” after revealing he was dealing with a “neurological situation” last year.

The 61-year-old said he was waiting for more tests to diagnose the health issue in October 2023 shortly before he was sacked as Bristol City manager.

Pearson posted an update of his condition on social media as he thanked “all

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