Tag: weight

Brentford vs Chelsea player ratings: Henderson a vocal leader as Thiago lifts weight off shoulders
18 September 2026 Off

Brentford vs Chelsea player ratings: Henderson a vocal leader as Thiago lifts weight off shoulders

By Total Football News

Emiliano Martinez: The Argentine did not face any clear chances or difficult set-pieces in the first half. There was little he could do about Brentford‘s opener. 6

Wesley Fofana: The Frenchman was a physical presence at the back and dealt well enough with Brentford‘s long balls but was taken off for Josh Acheampong in the 72nd minute. 6

Maxence Lacroix: He coped well with Igor

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Angel Gomes on ‘weight’ of Manchester United shirt and overcoming height & ‘favouritism’ jibes
16 June 2025 Off

Angel Gomes on ‘weight’ of Manchester United shirt and overcoming height & ‘favouritism’ jibes

By Total Football News

Last summer’s England call-up offered Gomes a level of vindication for the tough decisions that came before.

He came on in the 2-0 win over Ireland last September before making his full debut against Finland at Wembley three days later. Under-21 boss Lee Carsley, taking charge of England on an interim basis, showed faith in Gomes’ playmaking abilities.

Gomes plays in a position England have found difficult to fill. The

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Rob Atkinson: Portsmouth defender calls return to action a “weight off my shoulders”
9 January 2025 Off

Rob Atkinson: Portsmouth defender calls return to action a “weight off my shoulders”

By Total Football News

Atkinson said he was grateful to parent club Bristol City for letting him go out on loan and play football.

He played for the Robins’ under-21 side this winter as he built up his fitness and had been an unused substitute in 11 Championship matches before his loan move.

“We all agreed that it was something that needed to happen. The manager was great and I knew it was

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