Phil Medlicott

Battling Blues Cheer McLeish

Battling Blues Cheer McLeish

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised his team's resilience in securing a point at Everton which moved them out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. 10 Mar 2011
Holloway Eyeing Famous Win

Holloway Eyeing Famous Win

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway believes his side can pull off another famous Bloomfield Road victory when they take on Chelsea. 8 Mar 2011
Holloway Enjoying Premier League Life

Holloway Enjoying Premier League Life

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway insists he is still loving his first season of top-flight management - even if it has left him looking "haggard and jaded". 7 Mar 2011
Holloway Expects Difficult Summer

Holloway Expects Difficult Summer

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is a firm believer in second-season syndrome and anticipates a stressful summer planning how to overcome it should his team beat the drop. 26 Feb 2011
Redknapp Bemoans Missed Chances

Redknapp Bemoans Missed Chances

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp lambasted his players for their profligacy in front of goal after last night's defeat at Blackpool. 23 Feb 2011
Holloway Seeking Home Comforts

Holloway Seeking Home Comforts

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway hopes his team of away-day specialists can start picking up a few more wins at home between now and the end of the season. 22 Feb 2011
Pulis Satisfied After Cup Stroll

Pulis Satisfied After Cup Stroll

Stoke boss Tony Pulis praised his team for a professional performance against npower League One leaders Brighton - although he felt they might have been even more than 3-0 up by half-time. 20 Feb 2011
Hammers Have Spirit To Stay Up - Grant

Hammers Have Spirit To Stay Up - Grant

West Ham boss Avram Grant believes his team's superb second-half comeback at West Brom shows they have what it takes to beat the drop this season. 13 Feb 2011
Holloway Shrugs Off Relegation Worries

Holloway Shrugs Off Relegation Worries

Ian Holloway insists he is not about to start fretting about Blackpool's survival prospects and is relishing the challenge of keeping the club up. 12 Feb 2011
Holloway Lays Out Welcome Mat for Houllier

Holloway Lays Out Welcome Mat for Houllier

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway insists he does not hold grudges and is looking forward to welcoming Gerard Houllier and his Aston Villa team to Bloomfield Road on Saturday. 11 Feb 2011
Holloway: Adam Going Nowhere

Holloway: Adam Going Nowhere

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is determined not to sell Charlie Adam during the transfer window - and feels even better about rebuffing Aston Villa's approaches for the midfielder after seeing what they paid for Darren Bent. 21 Jan 2011
Hughes Encouraged By Fulham Improvement

Hughes Encouraged By Fulham Improvement

Mark Hughes feels Fulham are shaping up well for the rest of the season. 17 Jan 2011
Hughes Welcomes Johnson Goal Tonic

Hughes Welcomes Johnson Goal Tonic

Fulham boss Mark Hughes backed Andrew Johnson to keep scoring after the striker's first Barclays Premier League goal in almost two years rescued a point for the Cottagers at Wigan. 16 Jan 2011
Holloway: Seasiders Still Face Battle to Avoid Drop

Holloway: Seasiders Still Face Battle to Avoid Drop

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway believes it is still "a huge ask" for his team to avoid relegation this season. 14 Jan 2011
Jones Hails Defiant Cardiff

Jones Hails Defiant Cardiff

Cardiff boss Dave Jones felt his team fully merited a replay against Stoke after they weathered a second-half onslaught in this afternoon's FA Cup third round tie at the Britannia Stadium. 9 Jan 2011
McLeish Buoyed By Blues Character

McLeish Buoyed By Blues Character

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised his players' mental fortitude after they emerged triumphant from a pulsating encounter with Blackpool to haul themselves out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. 5 Jan 2011
Coyle Cool Over Cahill

Coyle Cool Over Cahill

Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes a January transfer would not be in Gary Cahill's best interests - and insists it will require a bid of at least £20million if the defender is going to move on from the Reebok Stadium. 4 Jan 2011
Newcastle United Look At Beckham

Newcastle United Look At Beckham

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew praised his team's efforts in overcoming Wigan without injured top-scorer Andy Carroll - before revealing the striker could be back in time for the derby clash with Sunderland later this month. 3 Jan 2011
Ollie Wary of Seasider Suitors

Ollie Wary of Seasider Suitors

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is bracing himself for the prospect of clubs trying to "steal" some of his players in the January transfer window. 31 Dec 2010
Pulis Tells Pennant to Earn His New Paycheque

Pulis Tells Pennant to Earn His New Paycheque

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has told Jermaine Pennant the winger must not rest on his laurels now he has secured a permanent contract at the Britannia Stadium. 31 Dec 2010
Hughes Savours Rare Away Success

Hughes Savours Rare Away Success

Fulham boss Mark Hughes believes his players may have achieved a "season-defining" result with their 2-0 victory at Stoke. 29 Dec 2010