Tag: exclusive
Marti Cifuentes exclusive interview: QPR coach talks turnarounds, the connection with the fans, and an exciting future | Football News
When Marti Cifuentes arrived at Queens Park Rangers in late October, the club was one place off the bottom of the Championship. Morale was low. It was asking a lot for a relatively unknown coach to turn it around and keep them in the division. That is exactly what he did, QPR eventually finishing outside…
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Taylor Harwood-Bellis exclusive interview: Southampton defender hoping to draw on experience of Euro glory as Saints target Wembley | Football News
There are not too many players who can claim to have won promotion from the Championship two seasons in a row, let alone before the age of 23. But that is what Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the potential to do within the next fortnight. The defender – who has been on Manchester City’s books since he…
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Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta exclusive: Crystal Palace pair thriving under Oliver Glasner | Football News
Back in February, a Monday night mauling of Manchester United felt a million miles away for Crystal Palace. Pressure had been mounting on then-manager Roy Hodgson amid a run of just three wins from 17 in the Premier League. Fans had become disillusioned with banners attacking the club’s direction and ownership during matches. Heavy defeats…
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Danilo Orsi exclusive interview: Crawley Town’s star striker explains his unusual rise from non-League to the EFL | Football News
Danilo Orsi never thought he was going to be a professional footballer. The Crawley striker grew up in north London and played in non-League with Cockfosters while he was completing his A-Levels. He was at peace with balancing that semi-professional career with the IT job in the City he was preparing to start. Until one…
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Thomas Frank exclusive interview: Brentford head coach says Bees’ tough season is a reminder of football’s brutality | Football News
Thomas Frank is in a jovial mood as he leaves his press conference and walks through to a back room at Brentford’s Jersey Road training ground for his sit-down with Sky Sports. The camera operator asks him to say a few words to ensure his microphone is working correctly. “Soon we need some sun so…
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Harry Wilson exclusive: Fulham midfielder targets strong end to season and European place for club and country | Football News
Given Harry Wilson began the season with jet blond hair sporting the release of Fulham’s bright pink kit, it is somewhat surprising that the winger and his colleagues have gone somewhat under the radar this campaign. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames and in 12th position in the Premier League – 14 points…
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Nuno Espirito Santo exclusive interview: Nottingham Forest boss on rebalancing the squad and defending set pieces | Football News
Nottingham Forest supporters saw another side to Nuno Espirito Santo when he smiled with relief and declared himself a happy man in his interview after the penalty shootout win over Bristol City in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening. Even now, he is thrilled. “It was massive for us,” he tells Sky Sports. “I consider…
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Ederson exclusive interview: Man City goalkeeper on becoming a leader, Pep Guardiola’s future, and chasing Liverpool | Football News
There were 75 minutes on the clock at the Etihad Stadium when Ederson switched from goalkeeper to bodyguard, charging shoulder-first into Burnley’s Connor Roberts then dragging him away as he tried to square up to the 19-year-old Rico Lewis. “I will back up my team-mates under any circumstances,” Ederson tells Sky Sports as he reflects…
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Mikel Arteta exclusive: Arsenal boss opens up on stresses of management ahead of Liverpool clash | Football News
Mikel Arteta has opened up on the stresses of football management but despite the pressure that comes with the top job at Arsenal, the Spaniard insisted: “I just love what I do.” The spotlight has fallen on managers in the last week after Jurgen Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool at the end of the…
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Maria Thorisdottir exclusive: Brighton defender on journey from handball and eight years of injury to Seagulls importance | Football News
Maria Thorisdottir’s football journey has been far from conventional. “When I look back on my story, it’s quite weird really,” the Brighton defender admits in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. The diversions and challenges are consistent throughout her career – a two-year break to pursue handball. A total of eight years spent on the…
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