Tag: praises

‘I kissed Rodrigo’ – Roberto de Zerbi praises Bentancur’s red card against Manchester United
11 October 2026 Off

‘I kissed Rodrigo’ – Roberto de Zerbi praises Bentancur’s red card against Manchester United

By Total Football News

Despite the late elation sparked by Solanke’s 92nd-minute equaliser, Tottenham remain in the relegation zone with just three points from their opening six matches.

It is just the fourth time the club have failed to win each of their opening six games of a league season, after 2008-09, 1955-56 and 1912-13.

Spurs have often looked lively in attack this season, but they have lacked conviction in front of goal and

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Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby County: Kim Hellberg praises Alex Bangura
30 November 2025 Off

Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby County: Kim Hellberg praises Alex Bangura

By Total Football News

Kim Hellberg praised a “brilliant” performance from Alex Bangura, insisting the defender showed players can force their way into his plans with effort on the training ground.

Bangura, 26, has not played for Boro for 18 months, with his last appearance coming at the end of the 2023-24 season.

But after impressing the new manager in two sessions at training this week he was rewarded with a start and 90

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Rob Edwards: Wolves boss praises ‘incredible’ Middlesbrough fans
13 November 2025 Off

Rob Edwards: Wolves boss praises ‘incredible’ Middlesbrough fans

By Total Football News

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Rob Edwards has described the decision to leave Middlesbrough as “one of the toughest decisions” in his life in a statement released on his instagram account.

Edwards told supporters he “wouldn’t have considered leaving for any other club” aside from Wolves, where he began his coaching career and made 111 appearances as a player.

“Middlesbrough is a incredible club, with a fantastic owner, staff and passionate supporters,”

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Sheffield Wednesday: Pedersen praises Owls’ attacking performance
6 November 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: Pedersen praises Owls’ attacking performance

By Total Football News

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pederson said his side’s performance in their 1-1 draw with fellow Championship strugglers Norwich City was a step in the right direction.

Barry Bannan scored his third goal of the season as the Owls generated an xG of 2.08, their highest of the season.

“We had courage to play today, it’s the best offensive game we have played this season,” Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield.

“We

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Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt praises Ruben Amorim’s blunt approach
31 May 2025 Off

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt praises Ruben Amorim’s blunt approach

By Total Football News

“I can understand the media are in shock because normally this doesn’t happen.

“But I think you can also be really happy that finally someone speaks out, says what he thinks and speaks the truth.

“I really appreciate him in our conversations personally. It gives me a feeling I can trust him and he can trust me.”

United are reeling after their worst season domestically since the 1973-74 campaign.

There

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Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender praises Enzo Maresca in BBC Football Focus interview
7 March 2025 Off

Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender praises Enzo Maresca in BBC Football Focus interview

By Total Football News

Colwill has been at Chelsea since under-nine level.

“I came through with the likes of Jamal Musiala, Tina Livramento, Myles Peart-Lewis, Lewis Bate. My age group was amazing. You can see the difference between Chelsea academy players and others,” he said.

“The treatment you get at Chelsea, they turn you into animals.

“These players coming up now are different. I don’t know what’s been done there.

“Shim [Shim Mheuka] just

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Ruben Selles praises ‘brave’ Hull City after win over Plymouth
5 March 2025 Off

Ruben Selles praises ‘brave’ Hull City after win over Plymouth

By Total Football News

Hull City head coach Ruben Selles praised his side’s bravery and patience following the 2-0 win over fellow Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle.

Hull dominated the first half without creating many chances, but they made their dominance count after the interval.

“We looked to perform in the proper way and we did the things we wanted to do in the game today,” the Spaniard told BBC Radio Humberside.

“One of the

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David Lowe: Blackburn caretaker boss praises staff and players
19 February 2025 Off

David Lowe: Blackburn caretaker boss praises staff and players

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers interim boss David Lowe has said he is enjoying his time in temporary charge of the club.

The 59-year-old took over as caretaker manager following John Eustace’s departure to Derby County and has picked up two wins from his opening two matches at the helm.

“I’ve been surrounded by some fantastic people, fantastic players and my family’s been very supportive so I’ve really enjoyed it,” Lowe told BBC

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta ‘disappointed’ by quiet transfer window but praises club’s ‘discipline’
4 February 2025 Off

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta ‘disappointed’ by quiet transfer window but praises club’s ‘discipline’

By Total Football News

Manager Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal’s failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praised the club’s discipline.

Arsenal were expected to bring in an attacker after Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury last month, while Bukayo Saka is yet to return from a hamstring issue.

“We had a clear intention which is always when a window opens to explore the

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