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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.
“Get that clown out” – These Spurs fans bemoan a lack of joy under Mourinho after Chelsea defeat
It’s almost crazy to think that Spurs were going to Old Trafford just a few months ago and winning 6-1, but it...
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Video: Spurs somehow survive as Hugo Lloris is forced to head the ball directly to a Chelsea forward
Every team wants a keeper who can play out from the back, but sometimes there’s only so much they can do. On...
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Differing reports offer Chelsea some hope for a quick recovery from Thiago Silva
You never like to see a player going down with some kind of muscle injury or tweak, especially when it’s an older...
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Worrying sign for Spurs as Real Madrid actively look to sell veteran this summer
It’s clear that Real Madrid need to overhaul their squad this summer, but they will need to find a way to move...
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Chelsea would be open to re-signing former star but only for HALF of his original €100m fee
They always say that you should never go back, but it must be tempting for any club to re-sign a player who’s...
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Arsenal will need to find an alternative in the summer as they have “zero” chance of permanent deal for loanee
Signing a player on loan is always a great way to improve your squad with no real financial risk, but it’s bittersweet...
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Additional outrage for Arsenal as David Luiz’s appeal is rejected while Jan Bednarek’s is accepted
Although it has to be pointed out that the red cards to David Luiz and Jan Bednarek during the week weren’t identical...
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Controversy as The FA confirm outcome of Arsenal’s appeal for David Luiz’s red card vs Wolves
You would think that common sense would prevail at all times, but this is football so it’s hard to be overly surprised...
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Fresh setback for Man United loanee as he’s not registered for the Europa League
While Ajax have been taking the headlines for their shenanigans surrounding Europe League registration, spare a thought for Man United loanee Tahith...
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Spurs have the chance to sign former Arsenal star for €15m as his current club look to raise funds
Perhaps the January rumours of Christian Eriksen going to Arsenal made it seem more acceptable, but it appears that former Arsenal and...
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Juventus look to shut down any Cristiano Ronaldo speculation with a new contract
Cristiano Ronaldo is at that age where he clearly should be slowing down, but the stats and his performances show that he’s...
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Newcastle United release £2m signing after only nine appearances in four seasons
It’s common to see clubs take a punt on a player only for things not to work out, but that doesn’t usually...
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