Tag: prove

Madueke shows level of ‘anger and conviction’ to prove he is more than a finisher
18 October 2026 Off

Madueke shows level of ‘anger and conviction’ to prove he is more than a finisher

By Total Football News

Noni Madueke may not have the starting role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta’s valued “finishers”.

The England international scored a second-half winner to earn Arsenal a vital three points in their defence of the Premier League title.

Madueke has started just one top-flight game this season, a 2-1 win over Leeds in the Gunners’ last Premier

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Cardiff City: Boss Barry-Murphy aims to prove doubters wrong
14 August 2026 Off

Cardiff City: Boss Barry-Murphy aims to prove doubters wrong

By Total Football News

Asked what would constitute a successful season for his side, Barry-Murphy said: “We don’t know. I think one of the beauties of this season is that, for a lot of us, we’re going into the unknown.

“Our feeling is that we can surprise a lot of people. We have a real hunger and appetite to improve on what we did last season.”

Barry-Murphy is preparing for a blockbuster start to

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Football clubs will have to prove financial health before being granted licence under IFR plans
13 October 2025 Off

Football clubs will have to prove financial health before being granted licence under IFR plans

By Total Football News

“We are making substantial progress on bringing the Independent Football Regulator regime forward,” he added.

“We will support clubs at every step to reinforce these higher standards.”

In a statement, the IFR says it will place “significant emphasis on clubs’ liquidity positions and the sources of funding on which they rely.

“The IFR will work with clubs to stress-test their finances, to improve decision-making and ensure long-term resilience.

“Should clubs

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How expensive will Chelsea’s Premier League loss at Newcastle prove to be?
11 May 2025 Off

How expensive will Chelsea’s Premier League loss at Newcastle prove to be?

By Total Football News

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca went through his full range of brave faces, but he will know just how expensive the damaging defeat at Newcastle United could prove to be.

Maresca has been keen to emphasise what he regards as Chelsea’s progress since he succeeded Mauricio Pochettino in the summer.

The reality, especially what passes for reality at Stamford Bridge, means the final judgement will only come once the Premier

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Wayne Rooney: Plymouth head coach has ‘point to prove’ ahead of first game
9 August 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth head coach has ‘point to prove’ ahead of first game

By Total Football News

Rooney also confirmed that the club has turned down bids for goalkeeper Michael Cooper and forward Morgan Whittaker that were “very far away” from Plymouth’s valuation.

Homegrown Cooper, 24, is in the final year of his contract and turned down an offer to extend his deal.

He has been reportedly linked with clubs including Sheffield United, Coventry City and Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile 23-year-old Whittaker, who was named in the Championship’s

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Scott Parker: Burnley boss says everyone at club has ‘something to prove’
8 July 2024 Off

Scott Parker: Burnley boss says everyone at club has ‘something to prove’

By Total Football News

Everyone at Burnley has “something to prove” after relegation from the Premier League last season, says the club’s new head coach Scott Parker.

The 43-year-old succeeded Vincent Kompany, who joined Bayern Munich in a shock move despite the Clarets suffering an immediate return to the Championship.

Parker’s most recent job was at Belgian side Club Bruges, where he was sacked in March 2023 after lasting just 12 games, which he

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