Tag: needed

1 May 2026 Off

Ed Still: Under-pressure boss says he knows ‘what is needed’ at Watford

By Total Football News

Watford will go into the game against Coventry in 16th place, 13 points adrift of the play-off places, and have not finished higher than 11th since they were relegated from the Premier League in 2020.

“I know how intent I am on being here next season and (to act on) the lessons I’ve learned, everything I’ve seen over the past few months, and what needs to be done to make

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6 January 2026 Off

Mick Mills: Ex-Ipswich skipper says goalscorer needed in January

By Total Football News

Ipswich’s tally of 42 goals is second only to leaders Coventry City, but midfielders Jaden Philogene (nine) and Jack Clarke (eight) are the main contributors.

First-choice striker George Hirst has six in the league but is currently injured, while Ivan Azon and Chuba Akpom have only scored twice each.

The Tractor Boys brought in 11 players last summer following relegation from the top flight and boss Kieran McKenna insisted in

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9 October 2025 Off

Watford’s Valon Behrami: Paulo Pezzolano sacking was “much needed”

By Total Football News

Watford assistant sporting director Valon Behrami says the decision to replace head coach Paulo Pezzolano with former boss Javi Gracia was “much needed”.

The Hornets sacked Pezzolano on Wednesday, just 10 games into his tenure, despite having enjoyed a recent upturn in results in the Championship.

Watford had claimed seven points out of nine across their past three league matches to put them just three points outside of the top

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1 May 2025 Off

Kyle Walker Podcast: Scott Carson is needed around Manchester City

By Total Football News

David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany are just three names who are etched into City history forever.

But, if we are talking trophies and influence on the team-mates around them, then Carson is right up there alongside these City legends.

Just ask Pep Guardiola. The Catalan has managed the best City have had to offer in modern times, but he encourages young players to learn from the veteran goalkeeper.

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18 April 2025 Off

Paul Heckingbottom: ‘Change’ needed says Preston boss

By Total Football News

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom said “change” is needed at the club following his side’s last minute loss to Queen’s Park Rangers.

Lilywhites defender Liam Lindsay opened the scoring just before half-time but the Rs scored twice in the last 13 minutes of the game, with Lucas Andersen netting the winner deep in stoppage time.

After the loss, Heckingbottom revealed he had spoken to Peter Ridsdale, a member of

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12 February 2025 Off

Bobby Thomas: Coventry City defender says late winner gave Sky Blues a win they ‘needed’

By Total Football News

On a night when both goalkeepers made important saves, it looked like the points would be shared until Thomas made his late run towards the back post and rose highest to nod in Jack Rudoni’s inswinging late corner.

“It was a nice routine. We practised it and it came off,” Thomas said.

“It’s down to [first-team coach] John Dempster – he works on the set-pieces so deserves a shout-out. We’re

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7 December 2024 Off

Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe says “difficult and unpopular decisions” needed at club

By Total Football News

Ten Hag had been handed a contract extension in the summer after a post-season review before being sacked in October.

“I know we get criticism in the press but we do need to challenge the cost of running this club because what I want to be free for us to do is buy really good footballers, not spend so much of the money on infrastructure,” he said.

“We can’t run

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13 August 2024 Off

Marc Guehi transfer news: Crystal Palace chairman says “superstar money” needed for deal

By Total Football News

Parish spoke about several other Palace players, including Fulham’s second offer for Guehi’s central defensive partner Joachim Andersen, believed to be £25m plus £5m in add-ons.

Palace rejected Fulham’s first bid of £20m on Monday, and value the Denmark international at closer to £40m.

“That’s an interesting one because I can’t imagine a situation where we would lose both of our centre-halves,” Parish said.

“Again, Joachim, he’s a special lad

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