Tag: Interview
Callum Styles interview: Barnsley midfielder on hopes of reaching Euro 2024 with Hungary and achieving promotion with the Tykes | Football News
Had everything gone to plan, Callum Styles would have been playing in the Championship or higher this term. The 23-year-old joined Millwall on loan last year, shortly after signing a new three-year deal at Oakwell, but a quadricep injury – more serious than first thought – sidelined him for three months. The Lions then missed…
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Nicolas Tagliafico interview: Argentina’s World Cup script and why Lionel Messi and the rest don’t want this to end | Football News
It was the greatest World Cup final of them all but Nicolas Tagliafico has not watched it back in full. He has sat through the first 90 minutes but despite knowing that there is a happy ending, even he has not yet been able to face extra-time and penalties. “It was not one for people…
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John Mousinho interview: How Portsmouth’s ‘left-field’ appointment is restoring hope at Fratton Park | Football News
On the face of it, when Portsmouth appointed John Mousinho as head coach three weeks into 2023, they were taking a great risk. Danny Cowley, his predecessor, had been sacked on January 2; Kenny Jackett and Paul Cook had occupied the hotseat before that. A trio of managers with vast experience across multiple levels of…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold exclusive interview: Liverpool star on the challenge of ‘dictating the tempo’ in midfield | Football News
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s introduction as a late substitute against Tottenham was rather overshadowed by the drama of the day. But the return to fitness of Liverpool’s full-back turned midfielder could be a significant factor in their season. Having long been the most creative defender in the country, Alexander-Arnold has had his role reimagined by Jurgen Klopp…
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Jakub Kiwior exclusive interview: Arsenal centre-back relishing competition for places and impressing Mikel Arteta | Football News
It is nine months since Jakub Kiwior’s arrival at Arsenal but looking back on his dizzying, £20m transfer from Spezia, when he swapped a Serie A relegation battle for a Premier League title challenge, still brings a smile from the softly-spoken centre-back. “The emotions were high from the very beginning – even from the moment…
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Adam Owen interview: Hibs assistant manager on science behind the club’s work as they prepare for Aston Villa
After beating teams from Andorra and Switzerland so far, it is Aston Villa next for Hibernian in Europe, and Lee Johnson will be counting on the support of his well-travelled assistant manager. Adam Owen already has experience on three different continents. The Welshman has held roles with Seattle Sounders, Hebei China Fortune, been an assistant…
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Gabriele Cioffi interview: From Crawley to Udinese, lessons from a life in coaching
Gabriele Cioffi has played and managed in Serie A but that does not mean he could not learn from life in League Two. During his time at Crawley Town, his team suffered a shock 6-1 defeat to David Artell’s Crewe Alexandra, conceding five goals in 12 minutes. Crawley had won the reverse fixture earlier in…
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Raptors interview Steve Nash for coaching post – rezal404
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash coaches against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Raptors interviewed former Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash for the head coaching vacancy, The Athletic reported Monday. Nash left the Nets just seven games into the 2022-23 season in…
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Alisha Lehmann interview: Aston Villa winger discusses social media fame and the rise of the Women’s Super League
Alisha Lehmann sits down for her interview with Sky Sports but just before the cameras roll, she notices something. “Can we swap places?” she asks this journalist. “It’s just that this [the left side of her face] is my side.” And so, the swap occurs. The exchange perhaps sums up the notion that Lehmann is…
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Julen Lopetegui interview: Keeping Wolves in the Premier League is a ‘special achievement’
Is there such a thing as fate? “Maybe you can believe in this,” Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui said. In 2016, Lopetegui had discussions with Wolves about the prospect of taking over as head coach. Wolves had just finished 14th in the Championship the season before but the opportunity to manage the Spain side came up…
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