Tag: skipper

Mick Mills: Ex-Ipswich skipper says goalscorer needed in January
6 January 2026 Off

Mick Mills: Ex-Ipswich skipper says goalscorer needed in January

By Total Football News

Ipswich’s tally of 42 goals is second only to leaders Coventry City, but midfielders Jaden Philogene (nine) and Jack Clarke (eight) are the main contributors.

First-choice striker George Hirst has six in the league but is currently injured, while Ivan Azon and Chuba Akpom have only scored twice each.

The Tractor Boys brought in 11 players last summer following relegation from the top flight and boss Kieran McKenna insisted in

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James McClean: Wrexham ‘capable of beating anybody’, says skipper
7 December 2025 Off

James McClean: Wrexham ‘capable of beating anybody’, says skipper

By Total Football News

McClean’s teasing cross was tapped home by striker Moore as Wrexham led Preston after just four minutes in Lancashire.

The hosts spurned plenty of chances prior to Armstrong’s late equaliser, with goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and the Wrexham defence in inspired form to frustrate Paul Heckingbottom’s side for long spells.

But McClean could not hide his disappointment at the way Wrexham let victory slip against the Lilywhites.

“When you’re winning with

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Mario Lemina: Wolves skipper feels armband will help his reputation
14 August 2024 Off

Mario Lemina: Wolves skipper feels armband will help his reputation

By Total Football News

Wolves skipper Mario Lemina believes being appointed captain will help him “clean” his name after previously being accused of having attitude problems during his career.

The midfielder was given the armband by boss Gary O’Neil last month after Max Kilman’s £40m move to West Ham.

While at Southampton, allegations of attitude problems followed him and he was given a driving ban in 2018.

But Lemina, who lost his father

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