Tag: press

Premier League press conferences: Michael Carrick & Andoni Iraola to speak soon
18 September 2026 Off

Premier League press conferences: Michael Carrick & Andoni Iraola to speak soon

By Total Football News

Spurs searching for their spark

Tottenham v Aston Villa (Sat, 12:30 BST)

In the wake of their Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi
said his side have to find “La Scintilla” (the spark) to kick start their season and finally
score some goals.

This is the first time in the club’s 144-year history that they have failed to score in

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Aaron McLean’s EFL Takeaways – Coventry City struggle as Middlesbrough press hard
2 February 2026 Off

Aaron McLean’s EFL Takeaways – Coventry City struggle as Middlesbrough press hard

By Total Football News

On 25 November, Coventry City won 4-2 at Middlesbrough to move 10 points clear at the top of the Championship, while the Sky Blues were 13 points ahead of third place on Boxing Day. Now their lead has disappeared after a 2-1 loss at QPR and the chasing pack are closing in as Frank Lampard’s side stutter badly.

McLean: “Losing at QPR is a massive blow. It will give everyone

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Sheffield United press conference: Chris Wilder on winning
11 February 2025 Off

Sheffield United press conference: Chris Wilder on winning

By Total Football News

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield as they prepare to host Middlesbrough on Wednesday (20:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines:

  • On a winning mentality: “I’d rather have a team that’s mentally strong and tough and wants to win than a team that’s milky and soft that plays beautiful football. End of conversation. I’m a winning football manager.”

  • He added: “It’s still an

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Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss holds first press conference
4 July 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss holds first press conference

By Total Football News

Rooney endured a difficult time at Birmingham City, and also had a relatively unspectacular spell in charge of Major League Soccer’s DC United.

England’s former record goalscorer began his managerial career at Derby County when the club was going through financial problems.

With Rooney having spent part of the summer as a BBC pundit at Euro 2024 and having had a lucrative playing career why did he decide to move

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