Tag: wont

19 August 2026 Off

Southampton FC: Saints won’t be adrift in Championship for long

By Total Football News

After all the summer talk in various media outlets about the negative effect that Spygate was going to have on Southampton’s season, it was nice to actually start the Championship campaign, hopefully win the first game, and give everybody something else to talk about.

However, this is Southampton on the opening day. To many, it may have been a surprise that we lost to Watford, but look at our opening‑day

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18 November 2025 Off

Philippe Clement ‘won’t play fantasy football’ at Norwich City – Chris Sutton

By Total Football News

New Norwich head coach Philippe Clement is a “realist” who will not be afraid to “ruffle a few feathers” at Carrow Road if necessary, according to the club’s former striker Chris Sutton.

The Belgian, previously manager of Scottish giants Rangers, has been appointed on a contract to run until 2029, replacing Liam Manning, who was sacked earlier this month.

Sutton’s work covering Scottish football meant he kept a keen

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29 September 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday players won’t be paid on time for September

By Total Football News

Another month and another crisis moment at Sheffield Wednesday. The players have been informed they won’t be paid on time for September.

They already faced delayed wages for March, May, June and July.

They deserve better. This is a group who have had to face all sorts. A shambles of a pre-season, including not being able to use the training ground initially and no typical pre-season friendlies.

The decimation of

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13 May 2025 Off

Man Utd won’t hold end of season award dinner again

By Total Football News

Manchester United have decided not to hold an end of year players’ awards night for the second season running.

United cancelled their plans 12 months ago as the senior men’s team finishing eighth in the Premier League, even though they won the FA Cup.

This year, the club have opted not to arrange anything.

The awards night usually involved prizes for players from across the men’s, women’s and youth teams.

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12 May 2025 Off

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold exit won’t overshadow Premier League title celebration

By Total Football News

Sunday’s jeers were mixed with cheers from other supporters, with Alexander-Arnold’s team-mate of eight years, Andy Robertson, telling Sky Sports it was “not nice” to hear the boos.

Van Dijk, who signed a two-year contract last month, said all of the Liverpool players need to move on and focus on the final two games of the season.

“The [crowd] reaction happened,” Van Dijk said. “He has to deal with it.

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7 April 2025 Off

Phil Foden chants: Why Manchester United won’t be charged

By Total Football News

United declined to comment publicly on the chants but have privately acknowledged they are unacceptable.

“Clubs have the power to act,” said Varney. “Whether through bans, fines or education, action can and should be taken.

“Without it, the lack of accountability continues to damage trust.

“Our recent research found that 85% of women who had experienced or witnessed sexism in a football setting didn’t report it because they didn’t think

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7 March 2025 Off

Manchester United won’t give me the time Mikel Arteta had at Arsenal, says Ruben Amorim

By Total Football News

Arsenal travel to Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League (16:30 GMT) and face a United side without a number of key players including long-term absentees Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount.

Amorim said it was unlikely any other injured players would return for Sunday, but did raise hopes that Amad Diallo could be back before the end of the season.

“I think it is just Amad [who

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25 February 2025 Off

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says club won’t give up on Premier League title race

By Total Football News

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard admitted that Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by West Ham was a “tough one to take” but any thoughts of giving up the chase would be “over my dead body”.

“Mathematically it is possible.” he added.

“Three days ago we could close a gap and you are

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16 September 2024 Off

Teden Mengi: Luton Town ‘won’t look back’ after first Championship win

By Total Football News

Life back in the second tier following their immediate relegation from the Premier League last season has been tough for Luton.

Rob Edwards’ side were hammered 4-1 by fellow top-flight relegation sufferers Burnley on the opening day, with further defeats at Preston, and at home against Queens Park Rangers.

Their only point prior to the win over the Lions was a goalless draw at Championship new boys Portsmouth.

Mengi did

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