Tag: Phil

Phil Foden sees red but Erling Haaland scores winner – Manchester Utd v City player ratings
13 September 2026 Off

Phil Foden sees red but Erling Haaland scores winner – Manchester Utd v City player ratings

By Total Football News

Senne Lammens: Not as busy as he might have expected to be. Absolutely vital save from Fernandez to prevent City second. 7

Diogo Dalot: If only he had been able to control Bruno Fernandes’ chipped pass into the penalty area he might have marked his 250th Manchester United appearance with a rare goal. Didn’t look down the line to see he was clearly offside as United pressed just before half-time.

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Phil Foden: Man City midfielder aims to repay ‘faith’ shown in him by club with ‘fresh start’
1 August 2026 Off

Phil Foden: Man City midfielder aims to repay ‘faith’ shown in him by club with ‘fresh start’

By Total Football News

Foden started for England in their 2024 European Championship final defeat by Spain but missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the tournament before losing 2-1 to Argentina, and Foden said it was hard watching them walk out for the national anthem before games.

Foden said Maresca had checked in with him after he was left

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Phil Foden: Manchester City midfielder signs new four-year deal
22 July 2026 Off

Phil Foden: Manchester City midfielder signs new four-year deal

By Total Football News

Foden, City’s most decorated player alongside John Stones and Bernardo Silva, has played his entire City career under Guardiola, who ended his decorated 10-year stint at the club in May.

Foden set a high bar with his performances the year after City’s Treble-winning season, registering a career-high 27 goals and 12 assists.

The subsequent two seasons have been less productive, with Foden’s function in the City side changing.

Last season,

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Sheffield United: Alan Knill departs as Phil Jones joins coaching staff
18 June 2026 Off

Sheffield United: Alan Knill departs as Phil Jones joins coaching staff

By Total Football News

Sheffield United have announced a reshuffle of their coaching staff which has seen the arrival of former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones and the departure of long-term assistant boss Alan Knill.

Jones, 34, moves to Bramall Lane as first-team coach after leaving Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers last week.

He had joined the Ewood Park club in February as part of interim boss Michael O’Neill’s coaching team.

Knill has

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Phil Jones: Blackburn Rovers coach exits Ewood Park
11 June 2026 Off

Phil Jones: Blackburn Rovers coach exits Ewood Park

By Total Football News

Phil Jones has left Blackburn Rovers to pursue “another opportunity” away from Ewood Park.

The former Rovers defender, who played for the club between 2002 and 2011, returned in February to be part of Michael O’Neill’s coaching staff.

The 34-year-old has been linked with Sheffield United where Chris Wilder is revamping his backroom staff.

“We are naturally disappointed to see him leave [but] we respect his decision to continue developing

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Derby County: Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka on their time at Pride Park
8 May 2026 Off

Derby County: Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka on their time at Pride Park

By Total Football News

What’s it really like trying to stop Wayne Rooney at his peak? And how did it go when he becomes your team-mate and then your boss?

In the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, Phil Jagielka explains exactly what went on when he joined Wayne at Derby County during one of their most tumultuous periods, working under him as a colleague while the club battled off-field issues, points deductions

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Wrexham news: Red Dragons to return stronger next season – Phil Parkinson
4 May 2026 Off

Wrexham news: Red Dragons to return stronger next season – Phil Parkinson

By Total Football News

Following the club’s rapid rise from the National League, Parkinson feels his side have laid plenty of foundations to ensure they remain strong for the future.

“The supporters have been brilliant with me and the staff ever since I’ve been here,” he added.

“We’ve all always got a determination to keep momentum going the right way.

“I think for our supporters, there’s so much to be positive about for the

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Phil Parkinson: Manager ‘proud’ to receive freedom of Wrexham
14 April 2026 Off

Phil Parkinson: Manager ‘proud’ to receive freedom of Wrexham

By Total Football News

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has described the “incredible honour” of being awarded the freedom of Wrexham County Borough.

Parkinson was appointed Wrexham boss in 2021 and has guided the club to three successive promotions.

The 58-year-old received the award at Wrexham’s Guildhall and joins the club’s owners, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, who were awarded the freedom of Wrexham in 2022.

“It’s an incredible honour and I’m very

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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson to send dossier to referees amid frustration
5 April 2026 Off

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson to send dossier to referees amid frustration

By Total Football News

Josh Maja converted the penalty to put his side 2-0 up after George Dobson had earlier diverted Isaac Price’s drilled free-kick into his own net.

In addition to his concerns around the spot-kick against James Morrison’s side, Parkinson also raised concerns over the treatment of striker Sam Smith.

Parkinson added: “The second goal is a huge lift for them. You need help from referees and when you get a referee

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Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac say Phil Parkinson has ‘job for life’
11 February 2026 Off

Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac say Phil Parkinson has ‘job for life’

By Total Football News

Reynolds and Mac completed their takeover of Wrexham from the club’s supporters’ trust in February 2021.

Their initial £2m investment into the club has spearheaded a rapid rise up the divisions – all captured via a successful, globally screened documentary that has turbo-charged Wrexham’s earning power.

Subsequent investment from the Allyn Family and Apollo Sports Capital has helped Wrexham set their sights on further growth, with a new all-seater Kop

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