Tag: Interview
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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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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Toti Gomes interview: Wolves defender on being mentally strong and taking his opportunity under Gary O’Neil | Football News
It was the clever footwork of Wolves defender Toti Gomes that brought their breakthrough goal against Fulham last time out in the Premier League. He controlled the ball with his left foot and passed the ball to Rayan Ait-Nouri with his right. Two perfect touches, but it was not even his best assist of the…
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Christian Horner: No resolution to Red Bull investigation into team principal after first interview | F1 News
Red Bull’s investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Christian Horner is set to continue after no resolution was reached during a first interview with the Formula 1 team principal on Friday. Red Bull GmbH, the Austrian parent company of the F1 team, launched an independent investigation after allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour were…
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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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John McAtee exclusive interview: Barnsley forward on December wonder strikes and the Tykes’ promotion push | Football News
As Barnsley look to continue their relentless promotion charge, following play-off disappointment last season, John McAtee has become a mainstay for the south Yorkshire club. The 24-year-old forward – on a season-long loan from Premier League newcomers Luton – has chipped in with nine goals and three assists in all competitions during his time at…
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Mike Williamson exclusive interview: MK Dons’ head coach not yet targeting promotion from League Two | Football News
This season, the one after relegation back down to League Two in May, started with such promise for MK Dons. The vastly experienced Graham Alexander, appointed in late May, said he would work “every single minute to give the MK Dons supporters a team that had been successful” and, initially, he stayed true to his…
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Lois Openda interview: RB Leipzig forward on scoring at Man City, idolising Didier Drogba and aiming for the top | Football News
Quiz question. Who is the only player to score twice in the first half of a Manchester City game at the Etihad Stadium this season? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is not Erling Haaland. It is not even Julian Alvarez. The player is RB Leipzig forward Lois Openda. The Belgium international has been a revelation in…
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