Tag: sacking

Premier League manager ‘sacking season’ – when is it and who should be worried?
25 October 2026 Off

Premier League manager ‘sacking season’ – when is it and who should be worried?

By Total Football News

While no top-flight manager has been dismissed this season, there are several who will be looking over their shoulder before November’s international break.

The scrutiny on Carrick has only intensified after the chastening 4-1 defeat by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Following Lisandro Martinez’s critique of the club’s hierarchy last week, club captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to call out Carrick’s tactics in Como, suggesting all is not well in

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Blackburn Rovers: Your opinions on Valerien Ismael sacking
4 February 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers: Your opinions on Valerien Ismael sacking

By Total Football News

We asked you how you felt about Valerien Ismael’s exit from Blackburn Rovers on transfer deadline day and it seems the timing has got you puzzled.

Here is what you had to say:

Elliot: When the side rallied at the back of last season, I was willing to give him a chance into this season. But it’s never got going under him and I don’t feel the players were ever

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Ryan Mason: James Morrison says West Bromwich Albion coaches share some of the blame for sacking
11 January 2026 Off

Ryan Mason: James Morrison says West Bromwich Albion coaches share some of the blame for sacking

By Total Football News

West Bromwich Albion interim head coach James Morrison says all the coaching staff at the club feel some responsibility for Ryan Mason’s sacking.

The former Baggies midfielder has been put back in temporary charge following Mason’s dismissal three days ago – a role he filled at the end of last season when Tony Mowbray was sacked.

Former Tottenham coach Mason, 34, won only nine of his 27 games in charge

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Your views: West Brom fans react to the sacking of boss Ryan Mason
6 January 2026 Off

Your views: West Brom fans react to the sacking of boss Ryan Mason

By Total Football News

We asked for your views after West Bromwich Albion sacked head coach Ryan Mason on Tuesday morning.

The former Tottenham coach was only appointed in June but leaves with the Baggies 18th in the Championship.

We had a brilliant response so, thanks for getting in touch and here is a selection of the thoughts of Albion supporters:

Andy – I don’t think that’s the right move. The problems run much

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Ryan Manning: Southampton midfielder says players not to blame for Will Still sacking
20 November 2025 Off

Ryan Manning: Southampton midfielder says players not to blame for Will Still sacking

By Total Football News

There still remains a level of uncertainty as to what Southampton’s short and longer-term future looks like in the dugout as Eckert is expected to take charge of their upcoming games following the international break.

If the German coach impresses and continues his winning streak then it could put him in a favourable position to land the job on a permanent basis.

Following Southampton’s win over Sheffield Wednesday, Eckert was

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Who could succeed Will Still following Southampton sacking?
14 November 2025 Off

Who could succeed Will Still following Southampton sacking?

By Total Football News

Whoever the next appointment may be, Saints have already given plenty of reason for optimism after the past week.

They spent significant money on Azaz and Fellows over the summer – two players who at the time were proven at Championship level, and have now started to show signs of kicking on.

Midfielder Shea Charles was excellent in the second tier last season while on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, Scienza

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QPR 1-2 Southampton: Saints win in first game since Will Still sacking
7 November 2025 Off

QPR 1-2 Southampton: Saints win in first game since Will Still sacking

By Total Football News

Southampton started brightly as they adjusted to life under interim boss Tonda Eckert.

Adam Armstrong picked the ball up outside the box and tried his luck with an angled shot, which was deflected away for a corner.

The first chance for the hosts came in the 13th minute. A deep corner from Ilias Chair was nodded down by Jimmy Dunne, played on by Amadou Mbengue and into the path of

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Gary O’Neil in talks over Wolves return after Vitor Pereira sacking
3 November 2025 Off

Gary O’Neil in talks over Wolves return after Vitor Pereira sacking

By Total Football News

Edwards’ appointment, given his current employment, would provide many obstacles to overcome, with Middlesbrough believed to be entitled to a significant compensation fee should their manager leave.

That leaves O’Neil well placed to return, but sources have indicated that while he is a strong candidate he is not the only contender.

Wolves have a history of appointing managers with close links to high-profile agent Jorge Mendes, in Nuno Espirito Santo,

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Have your say: Send your views on Southampton sacking boss Will Still
3 November 2025 Off

Have your say: Send your views on Southampton sacking boss Will Still

By Total Football News

Southampton sacked head coach Will Still on Sunday after he won only two of his 13 Championship games in charge.

The 33-year-old was only appointed in May but leaves with the Saints fourth from bottom following relegation from the Premier League last season.

So, what now for Southampton?

Is this the right decision by the club’s owners and who should replace Still?

Send us your views here and check back

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