Phil McNulty

Oxford

Chief Football Writer at BBC

Chief football writer, BBC Sport. Hon. Doc. Media @solentuni Author "RED ON RED" with @jimw1 updated & out in paperback August 17. https://t.co/FEt4uvLsnl…

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'A hazardous job predicting what will happen with Spurs' - McNulty

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

Over on our live page our chief football writer Phil McNulty has been taking your questions. Tom asked: Phil, as a Spurs fan I go into the window with the same resigned anxiety as ever, that the club will low-ball offers until the final week of the window in the hope of getting a deal. Given that strategy and the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, I'd have not been surprised if people had tried to warn Thomas Frank off the Spurs job.
'Not sure Walker is what Everton want or need' - McNulty

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions. One reader asked: Do you think Kyle Walker still has something to offer top-flight clubs like Everton? Phil replied: I think he could offer Premier League clubs something, but not sure he is what Everton want or need as they try move into a new era with a new stadium and ambitious new owners in The Friedkin Group.
'Not sure Walker is what Everton want or need' - McNulty

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions. One reader asked: Do you think Kyle Walker still has something to offer top-flight clubs like Everton? Phil replied: I think he could offer Premier League clubs something, but not sure he is what Everton want or need as they try move into a new era with a new stadium and ambitious new owners in The Friedkin Group.
'Not sure Walker is what Everton want or need' - McNulty

1 week ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions. One reader asked: Do you think Kyle Walker still has something to offer top-flight clubs like Everton? Phil replied: I think he could offer Premier League clubs something, but not sure he is what Everton want or need as they try move into a new era with a new stadium and ambitious new owners in The Friedkin Group.
Tottenham news: Thomas Frank analysis by BBC Sport's Phil McNulty

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Thomas Frank has a reputation within football as a manager who detects problems and finds solutions. Now he must solve the seemingly never-ending puzzle that is Tottenham Hotspur. Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby knows his countryman well, watching Brentford regularly in his role as a main Premier League football analyst in Denmark. "I see a squad ready to play Thomas Frank football," Molby said. "It is about putting the opposition under pressure at every given opportunity.
'A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance'

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

Thomas Frank has a reputation within football as a manager who detects problems and finds solutions. Now he must solve the seemingly never-ending puzzle that is Tottenham Hotspur. The dysfunctional nature of Spurs was graphically illustrated by chairman Daniel Levy's decision to follow his long-term habit of sacking managers who do not win trophies by sacking the one who finally did.
Thomas Frank to Spurs: Move from Brentford to Tottenham is risky but Danish manager earned chance

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

There is a particular reason Molby believes Frank will be the ideal fit for Spurs. "I see a squad ready to play Thomas Frank football," Molby said. "It is about putting the opposition under pressure at every given opportunity. The one thing you don't want to do as a team is defend. He likes to put the opposition under pressure. "That is in open play, set-pieces. He makes no bones about his use of long throw-ins. Put teams under pressure. Play long. Play quick.
Tuchel suffers first defeat as England manager against Senegal

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Phil McNulty

England slumped to their first defeat under Thomas Tuchel as Senegal secured a fully deserved victory in the friendly at the City Ground. Tuchel's side laboured badly throughout and were second best to impressive opposition, who became the first African team to beat England's men. A frustrating night for the Three Lions actually began well for them as they took the lead after seven minutes when captain Harry Kane pounced for his 73rd England goal.
One year to World Cup, have Thomas Tuchel's England regressed since Southgate?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Head coach Thomas Tuchel felt the wrath of England's fans following the friendly defeat against Senegal at The City GroundThomas Tuchel's demand for England to play with a smile backfired badly as the head coach and his players felt the full fury of their own supporters after an embarrassing defeat to Senegal.
Tottenham news: Phil McNulty on Ange Postecoglou sacking

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Many Tottenham fans will feel it was right to sack Ange Postecoglou, but others will believe his success earned him the right to a third season, an opportunity to build on the emotional scenes witnessed in Bilbao, then on the streets at the Europa League homecoming. The Premier League placing will be 'Exhibit A' in the case against Postecoglou, but it is a reflection of the cold state of the game these days when securing a club's first silverware in 17 years sees you out of a job.