Tag: Sam

Sam Parkin’s EFL takeaways, from Leicester woe to Norwich revival
7 February 2026 Off

Sam Parkin’s EFL takeaways, from Leicester woe to Norwich revival

By Total Football News

Millwall posted an impressive 2-0 win away at fellow promotion contenders Wrexham on Saturday to create a gap between themselves and the chasing pack. Five points behind the top two, can we consider them automatic promotion challengers?

Parkin: “I would say that’s probably a stretch, as we sit here today. They’ve got an incredible opportunity to be a Premier League team next season, but I think it’ll be probably a

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Sam Field: Norwich City sign midfielder on loan from QPR
2 February 2026 Off

Sam Field: Norwich City sign midfielder on loan from QPR

By Total Football News

Norwich City have signed midfielder Sam Field on loan from Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers for the remainder of the season.

The 27-year-old will provide additional cover for head coach Philippe Clement following the loss of Pelle Mattsson for “several weeks” with an ankle injury.

He is Norwich’s fifth January signing, following Mohammed Toure, Ali Ahmed, Paris Maghoma and left-back Harry Amass – though the latter suffered a training injury

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Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Wrexham: Sam Smith goal sees Red Dragons return to top six
1 February 2026 Off

Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Wrexham: Sam Smith goal sees Red Dragons return to top six

By Total Football News

Phil Parkinson had urged his side not to be complacent at bottom side Wednesday, and despite seeing his troops dominate possession from the outset, the best opening early on fell to Owls debutant Jerry Yates, who fired over after combining with Lowe.

After Nathan Broadhead failed to make full contact with a header from close range, Wrexham worked their way into an encouraging position, which ended with Callum Doyle

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Sam Morsy: Bristol City agree deal to sign former Ipswich Town captain
22 December 2025 Off

Sam Morsy: Bristol City agree deal to sign former Ipswich Town captain

By Total Football News

Championship side Bristol City have agreed a deal to sign free agent Sam Morsy on an initial six-month contract.

The 34-year-old midfielder had joined Kuwait FC on a two-year agreement in the summer, but the contract was cancelled in September after playing just three games.

Prior to that, the Egypt international had captained Ipswich Town to consecutive promotions from League One, through the Championship and into the Premier League.

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Sam Parkin’s EFL takeaways, from Norwich City to Middlesbrough
30 November 2025 Off

Sam Parkin’s EFL takeaways, from Norwich City to Middlesbrough

By Total Football News

Plymouth Argyle and Bristol Rovers remain in relegation trouble after torrid runs of form.

Parkin: “Tom Cleverley had a tough job because Plymouth lost so many players and brought so many in. It was such a big overhaul of the squad, it was going to take a little bit of time for him to find that rhythm and chemistry.

“I thought it was a tough job off the back of

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EFL takeaways: Sam Parkin gives his views on Saturday’s action
9 November 2025 Off

EFL takeaways: Sam Parkin gives his views on Saturday’s action

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has been given permission to speak to Wolves.

Parkin: “I’m surprised, because I think given where he was at Luton in terms of his stock, I think that was probably, with respect, as good as he could have hoped for, the Middlesbrough job. It’s a really big job.

“He’s turned the support around from being a little bit in the doldrums to feeling really positive.

“So

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EFL takeaways: Sam Parkin gives his views on Saturday’s action
21 October 2025 Off

EFL takeaways: Sam Parkin gives his views on Saturday’s action

By Total Football News

Pressure is also growing on Norwich boss Liam Manning, who saw his team beaten by former club Bristol City at Carrow Road.

Parkin: “It was a horrible game for Liam Manning today. It was hugely pressurised because Norwich have lost five home games already this season. To go into that, you’ll just want a team that is struggling, but to come up against his previous employers was really difficult.

“He’ll

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Sam Field: Queens Park Rangers midfielder signs new deal at Championship club
14 June 2025 Off

Sam Field: Queens Park Rangers midfielder signs new deal at Championship club

By Total Football News

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Sam Field has signed a new contract to extend his stay at the Championship club.

The 27-year-old has made 179 appearances in four-and-a-half years with Rangers since initially joining on loan from West Bromwich Albion in February 2021.

While QPR have not disclosed the length of the new contract, Field told the club website he feels he still has plenty to offer as a

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Leeds United: Championship winners open talks with Junior Firpo and Sam Byram as Josuha Guilavogui leaves
17 May 2025 Off

Leeds United: Championship winners open talks with Junior Firpo and Sam Byram as Josuha Guilavogui leaves

By Total Football News

Leeds United are in discussions with defenders Junior Firpo and Sam Byram over new contracts and have also announced the departure of midfielder Josuha Guilavogui following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.

Left-back Firpo made 32 Championship appearances and scored four goals – one in a draw at Sunderland with another in a win at their promotion rivals Sheffield United – as Leeds pipped Burnley to the title on

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