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Tom McNeil

Writer for Caughtoffside.com. St Johnstone fan and scout for an English League two side. I try to focus on the weird and bizarre happenings in football. Also trying to start some sort of crusade against VAR.

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“He doesn’t really fit” – Liverpool legend fears that huge summer signing is struggling at Anfield
There’s no doubt that signing Thiago was the big transfer story surrounding Liverpool in the summer, so there was plenty of intrigue...
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Man United legend urges his former club to extend the contract of “outstanding” summer signing
It’s easy to forget that a lot of Man United fans were quite upset about the signing of Edinson Cavani in the...
Tuchel confirms that Chelsea star will miss Barnsley clash through injury
You do get the impression that the FA cup tie with Barnsley is the type of game that Thiago Silva would probably...
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Thomas Tuchel admits how impressed he’s been with Chelsea star who’s a “gift” to manage
It was surprising to see that N’Golo Kante was linked with a Chelsea exit in the summer, purely because of how much...
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Thomas Tuchel lays down a challenge for Chelsea star to impress him as he hints at start vs Barnsley
One of Chelsea’s biggest problems just now is the size of the squad as it usually means that very good players are...
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Report names three big name free-agent strikers that West Ham are looking at after FA Cup disappointment
Man United didn’t need to be at their best to defeat West Ham last night, and that’s largely down to the lack...
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Former Arsenal ace is eyeing his next club just weeks after completing his exit from The Emirates
It’s perfectly understandable that a January signing will only be a short term move, but it’s probably best to wait a couple...
Video: Struggling Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr destroys loanee Kubo and most of his Getafe teammates with a lovely dribble
You do get the impression that there will be a change in the dugout at Real Madrid in the summer, so it...
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Thomas Tuchel considers FA Cup recall for Chelsea ace written off under Frank Lampard
It was always clear that Kepa needed a big change to help rejuvenate his career, but could it be that a change...
Video: Even David Moyes sounds unconvinced as he suggests West Ham were denied a penalty vs Man United
You can easily tell when a manager is telling the truth or simply going through the motions after a game as they...
Solskjaer offers injury update after Man United star suffers worrying injury vs West Ham
You always get nervous when a player carries on after taking a bad blow to the head, so it was a surprise...
Man United equal 109 year-old record after their FA Cup triumph over West Ham
You would usually think that the biggest sides will be a safe bet when drawn at home in the cup competitions, but...