Alex Neil

Recent Barnsley signing Daniel Johnson. Picture courtesy of BFC

Barnsley FC signing on leadership and ignoring 'outside noise'
DURING a pretty exemplary EFL career spanning over a dozen years, Daniel Johnson has always preferred to do his talking on the pitch rather than off it.

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg during the Sky Bet Championship match against Millwall at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Why Boro chief's worries are in complete contrast to spring

UPSETTING THE ODDS: Hull City won at Millwall's New Den on Monday to set up their third Championship play-off final (Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Hull City relishing underdog tag in Championship play-off final

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg dejected at the final whistle after during the Sky Bet Championship play off semi-final at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Boro and Hull wait for verdict as Spygate 2.0 saga intensifies

HECTIC: Sergej Jakirovic with Alex Neil (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Sergej Jakirovic calls on Hull to be less 'hectic' at Millwall

ROCKLIFFE: Middlesbrough's training ground, where a Southampton "spy" was allegedly found (Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Spygate: Southampton charged after allegedly spying on Middlesbrough

HIGH STAKES:: Dinamo Zagreb coach Sergej Jakirovic speaks to the media before the Champions League qualifying play-Off second leg match against Qarabag in Azerbaijan (Image: Aziz Karimov/Getty Images)

'You have to be very wise' – Jakirovic on experience of huge two-legged play-off

MOOD KILLER: Josh Coburn celebrates scoring his first goal (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough 1 Millwall 2: Teessiders go from imperious to vulnerable

CREATIVE FORCE: Riley McGree (right), with David Strelec (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough player ratings as half-measures fail to cut it

HEARTBREAK: Middlesbrough coach Kim Hellberg (Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

'Heartbreak' for Hellberg as Middlesbrough lose initiative in promotion race

PLEASED: Hull City coach Sergej Jakirovic focussed on the performance (Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Sergej Jakirovic praises Hull's best home performance of his tenure

Former Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan is set to return to Hillsborough in the colours of Millwall.

What Bannan has given Millwall ahead of Sheffield Wednesday reunion

Chris Wilder's Sheffield United shared the spoils with Millwall.

Sheffield United boss pleased with how Blades handled Millwall test

Sergej Jakirovic watched his Hull City side defeat Millwall.

Hull City boss cherishes ‘very important three points’ at Millwall

WANTED MEN: Chris Wilder is keen to keep Tyrese Campbell and Gustavo Hamer at Sheffield United beyond the last 18 months of their contracts (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Sheffield United v Stoke: Blades out to build well and avoid a Potters spell

Sheffield United signing Japhet Tanganga.

Sheffield United transfer latest: Blades complete signing of Millwall defender

New Sheffield United signing Danny Ings.

Blades push for further late-window signings after recruiting ex-England striker

Sheffield United's Jack Robinson (right) beats Millwall's Jake Cooper to corner ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture: Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire.

Millwall boss provides an update on future of Sheffield United target

Latest Huddersfield Town signing Lynden Gooch. Picture courtesy of HTAFC.

Round-up: Town land another promotion winner - one in, one out at York

Latest Huddersfield Town signing Lynden Gooch. Picture courtesy of HTAFC.

Huddersfield Town transfers: Terriers sign former Sunderland and Stoke City man

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, celebrates promotion to the Premier League at the end of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Leeds United duo compete with Burnley pair for Championship awards
NEWLY-crowned league winners Leeds United are in the running for dual honours in the Championship's final monthly awards of the 2024-25 season.
Leon Wobschall

FRUSTRATIONS: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Chris Wilder tells Sheffield United they need to control emotions better

SUPPORT: Sheffield United's Bramall Lane ground in full voice (Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

Jagielka on role Blades fans can play in title race – and what will help nerves

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Elland Road (Picture: PA)

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke blasts 'vile' chants from Millwall fans

Brian Barry-Murphy has been linked with the Preston North End vacancy. Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United men on 'shortlist' for EFL role

Michael Duff left Barnsley for Swansea City last year. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Former Barnsley and Swansea City boss among favourites for EFL job

Alex Neil counts Sunderland, Stoke City and Preston North End among his former clubs. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Former Barnsley and Preston North End man among favourites for EFL role

Alex Neil was dismissed by Stoke City in December. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Former Barnsley and Preston North End man among favourites for top-flight job

Lewis Baker joined Stoke City from Chelsea in 2022. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

EFL club 'open to offers' for ex-Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday man

Here are the favourites to take the reins at Stoke City.

Ex-Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur bosses among favourites for EFL job

Steven Schumacher represented Bradford City as a player. Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Former Bradford City man among favourites to fill vacancy at Championship club

Nuno Espirito Santo's time at Tottenham Hotspur was short-lived. Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss made favourite to land job with Leeds United's rivals
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been installed as the favourite to take charge of Leeds United’s Championship rivals Stoke City.
Tom Coates

John Eustace left Birmingham City earlier on in the campaign. Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Ex-Birmingham City boss favourite to land job with Leeds United's rivals

Alex Neil has been sacked by Stoke City (Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town's relegation rivals sack manager

Anthony Musaba struck a late winner for Sheffield Wednesday. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday climb off foot of table with late win at Stoke

Stoke City are preparing to host Leeds United. Image: Jess Hornby/Getty Images

Channel and streaming details for Stoke City v Leeds United

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expecting a tough Wednesday night in Stoke

Liam Rosenior, Manager of Hull City, celebrates after the team's victory. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Stoke 1 Hull City 3: 'I won't get carried away' insists Liam Rosenior

Hull City are preparing for a trip to Stoke City. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Is Stoke City v Hull City on TV? Channel and streaming details in full

Tom Edwards. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Stoke City boss Alex Neil discusses future of ex-Barnsley FC loanee Tom Edwards

WhoScored rating - 8.5

Championship team of the week dominated by Middlesbrough, Coventry and Stoke

TOUGH GAME: But Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom insisted he was expecting nothing left from Stoke City

Heckingbottom says sloppiness gave Blades difficult game as they sweat on Ndiaye

Matt Taylor. Picture: PA

Matt Taylor on Millers' 'luck' being deserved at Stoke + why Alex Neil was angry

Rotherham United make the trip to Stoke City on Tuesday night. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Is Stoke City v Rotherham United on TV? Channel, streaming details and team news

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Alex Neil, Manager of Stoke City reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Stoke City at Turf Moor on October 05, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Stoke City boss Alex Neil without four key players against Sheffield United

ENERGETIC: Hull City midfielder Greg Docherty

Greg Docherty's return from injury can energise Hull, says Shota Arveladze

Alex Neil has a number of injury problems to contend with ahead of Stoke's trip to Hull. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images.

Stoke City missing seven players for trip to Hull City but key duo fit again

Michal Helik, front right, is wanted by Huddersfield, and Callum Styles, background, by Blackburn and Stoke (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Reds defender Helik joins Terriers; but Millwall face anxious wait over Styles

INJURY BLOWS: For Sunderland boss Alex Neil. Picture: Getty Images.

Sunderland suffer second injury set-back ahead of Sheffield United clash

Sunderland's Daniel Ballard receives medical attention during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light. Picture: PA Wire.

Sunderland dealt significant injury blow ahead of Sheffield United trip

MEETING AGAIN: Alex Neil and Darren Moore ahead of last season's League One play-off tie. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Is Wednesday v Sunderland on TV? How to watch first-round League Cup tie

Patrick Roberts celebrates after scoring his side's late equalising goal at Hillsborough, giving Sunderland a 2-1 League One plasy-off semi-final win over two legs. Picture: James Williamson/Getty Images

Owls shattered after late killer blow by Sunderland

NATHAN BROADHEAD: Could return for Sunderland at Hillsborough tonight. Picture: Getty Images.

Sunderland hoping to welcome back key man against Sheffield Wednesday

ALEX NEIL: The Sunderland boss watched his side beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on Friday night. Picture: Getty Images.

Alex Neil makes Hillsborough claim as Wednesday aim to overturn deficit

BITTERSWEET: Michael Ihiekwe celebrates putting Rotherham United ahead at Sunderland. But the pendulum swing somewhat for the Millers defender, whose late own goal effectively denied his side automatic promotion with a game to spare. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Sunderland 1 Rotherham 1: Last-gasp heartache takes Millers fates to final day

INJURY BLOWS: For Sunderland boss Alex Neil. Picture: PA Wire.

Sunderland dealt two fresh injury blows ahead of crunch Rotherham United clash

10th November 2021 - Championship rumours

Barnsley rumours: League Two side keen on permanent deal for Barnsley striker

Oakwell, home of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley FC set to appoint another overseas coach as successor to Markus Schopp

EARLY FAVOURITE: Chris Wilder. Picture: Getty Images.

Chris Wilder, Mick McCarthy and Alex Neil favourite for Barnsley job

Barnsley outgoing boss Valerien Ismael. Picture: PA

Barnsley’s search for new boss ‘already under way’

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