Tag: naive

18 June 2025 Off

Sheffield United: Opinion – Letting go of Wilder is ‘naive’

By Total Football News

Chris Wilder always said he wanted to leave Sheffield United with his head held high, and there’s no doubt he’s doing that – again. An announcement on his departure for the second time is expected soon.

The 57-year-old has twice ignited a revolution at the club he grew up supporting, and would play for, before first joining as manager in 2016 with the Blades at its lowest point in 33

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11 December 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss rues “naive” defending in Swansea City loss

By Total Football News

Rooney is still missing key players – particularly in attack where Ibrahim Cissoko, Morgan Whittaker and Muhamed Tijani will all be out until early 2025, as will captain Joe Edwards.

But Rooney says the players that are left have to find resilience to stay in games.

“We know we’re going through a difficult moment at the minute,” he said.

“Sometimes when you are going through a difficult moment those small

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11 November 2024 Off

Ruben Amorim: New Manchester United head coach ‘not naive’ to ‘difficult’ job

By Total Football News

Amorim will have 13 days during the international break to prepare for his first match in charge away against Ipswich in the Premier League on 24 November.

Amorim has predominantly played a 3-4-3 system during his time in Portugal and says he knows how he wants to set up his team at Old Trafford.

“I know how I am going to play in the beginning because you have to start

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