Tag: Interview
Johnathan McKinstry interview: The Gambia to AFCON? Northern Irishman is a globetrotting coach with a unique story | Football News
Johnathan McKinstry’s guidance counsellor at school told him it was unrealistic to think he could become a football manager. “I was told that I should focus on becoming a PE teacher but that is not what I wanted to be,” he tells Sky Sports. “I had to go abroad.” By 27, the boy from Belfast…
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Ed Francis interview: Exeter midfielder on Man City upbringing, training under Pep Guardiola & non-league heartache | Football News
Even for a lad who grew up at Manchester City, it was always an exciting moment when Pep Guardiola turned up. “I remember the first time he came in when we were sat in the meeting room, and I was just absolutely gobsmacked,” Ed Francis recalls. “He was just stood there and it was really…
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Sergino Dest exclusive interview: PSV star on Lionel Messi lessons, AC Milan mistakes and bouncing back from injury | Football News
At 23, Sergino Dest has already experienced the highs and lows of football. After the dream move from Ajax to Barcelona came the “mistake” in Milan. He was then flying at PSV before an anterior cruciate ligament injury brought him down to earth again. “Unfortunately, my life path went in a different direction to what…
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Nikola Milenkovic interview: Nottingham Forest defender’s impact explained | Nuno: ‘He is contagious to be around’ | Football News
“This guy plays ping-pong not to enjoy it but to win,” Nuno Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports. “And if he loses, he just wants another chance to beat you. He is so obsessed. His mindset is like that. He is a very competitive person. This is his character.” The Nottingham Forest manager is discussing Nikola…
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Unai Emery exclusive interview: ‘Management is more than tactical,’ explains Aston Villa head coach | Football News
There is a story from Unai Emery’s time at Almeria that seems so out of character that the initial assumption is that it cannot be true. This was his first ever fixture as a top-flight manager, a dauting trip to Deportivo La Coruna on the opening weekend. On the eve of the encounter, Emery, a…
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Arne Slot exclusive interview: Liverpool boss says Manchester United showdown will provide ultimate barometer | Football News
In an interview room framed by a reminder of Liverpool’s six European Cups at their training ground, a senior member of staff shot in ahead of a chat with Arne Slot to offer a neat summary of the new head coach. “He doesn’t do romanticism, he does wins,” was said. The 45-year-old, off to an…
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David Raya exclusive interview: Arsenal’s master of ‘proactive’ goalkeeping ready to go again after ‘amazing’ year | Football News
It says a lot about David Raya’s character that, during the delirious Spanish celebrations that followed their European Championship final win over England, his priority was to seek out Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale to offer consolation. “Obviously, I was over the moon, but I was upset for them as well because they…
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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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Bernardo Silva interview: Man City and Portugal midfielder talks Euro 2024, Ballon d’Or and playing under pressure | Football News
Earlier this year, at a FIFA awards ceremony held in London, Bernardo Silva was ranked as the eighth best men’s player of 2023, voted for by players, coaches and journalists from around the world. Lionel Messi edged out Erling Haaland for the top prize. Silva is respectful when the subject comes up. “Recognition is always…
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Matheus Cunha interview: Wolves forward on refinding his passion for football after clicking with Gary O’Neil | Football News
Matheus Cunha has rediscovered his love for football at Wolves, something that he readily admits as he reflects on his first full season in the Premier League. His relationship with Gary O’Neil has been a big factor in him having the best season of his career. “It is the season that I have enjoyed the…
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