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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.

Jurgen Klopp explains why he prefers Virgil van Dijk amid comparisons with Man City star
It’s natural that a new player who excels in a league will immediately be compared to the best players currently playing in...
Huge boost for Liverpool as centre back cleared to play in vital game with Man City
It’s still too early to declare who’s going to win the title, but Liverpool could quickly fall out of the picture if...
Jurgen Klopp visibly irritated by questions over Liverpool’s title ambitions
Sir Alex Ferguson always said that the hardest thing to do in football was to retain a title, and Liverpool are finding...
Arsenal legend admits he “feels sorry” for Gunners star after red card vs Wolves
There’s been a lot of talk about David Luiz and the decision to send him off against Wolves, but it’s also easy...
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“Should be a priority” – Arsenal legend urges them to sign Premier League star for free in the summer
While Arsenal didn’t see any major permanent signings in the January window, the club did do some good work that allows them...
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Serious fears over Barcelona wonderkid as he looks set for his third knee operation this year
So many wonderful careers have been cut short by knee injuries, so you always have to worry about any player who continues...
Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions around Mason Mount since taking over at Chelsea
It’s often done purely for cynical reasons, but it’s very common for a new manager to come in and drop a favourite...
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Thomas Tuchel immediately looks comfortable at Chelsea as he says what Frank Lampard never could
It’s always going to be easier for an incoming manager to have time to assess a squad and take a few games...
Jose Mourinho offers bleak Spurs injury update ahead of West Brom clash
You have to think that Jose Mourinho will start to come under genuine pressure for his job if this run of form...
Video: Jose Mourinho appears to take a swipe at Spurs’ history in an attempt to deflect from his own failings
There’s nothing new about Jose Mourinho using every trick in the book to divert attention away from himself and the players, but...
“You don’t deserve an answer” Jose Mourinho is showing signs of a meltdown when asked about Gareth Bale
Jose Mourinho has been a popular character with the media for years now because he’s usually good for a soundbite and he...
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Miserable night capped for Jose Mourinho as Chelsea defeat means it’s the first time this has ever happened
While Jose Mourinho’s teams may not be overly fun to watch, they usually find a way to win most games and you’ll...