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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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Arsenal ace pushes for a loan exit after struggling to establish himself in the first team
Sometimes being too versatile can be a curse for a player, so someone like Ainsley Maitland-Niles is the perfect example. He can...
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Video: “This is cringe” – These fans ridicule Chelsea after they post video celebrating the passing in last night’s 0-0 draw
There were clearly positive signs for Chelsea last night under Thomas Tuchel, so they could be a brilliant team to watch if...
Chelsea FC
Thomas Tuchel raves about Chelsea star amid fears he could look to move on due to constant upheaval
Nobody really likes constant upheaval and change in the workplace, so it’s not a surprise to hear that footballers are the same....
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“You’re really digging deep huh?” – New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel responds to accusations he liked Spurs as a kid
It’s amazing how often a player or a manager will have some kind of connection to a rival club from when they...
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Talks ongoing: Barcelona outcast could be set for Ligue 1 return this month
There are many examples of players who made a big move far too soon and failed to recover, but you have to...
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Photo: Fears that Liverpool star could be missing vs Spurs after he seemingly misses training
Liverpool’s defensive issues have been well documented all season and it appears that every time someone returns to fitness there’s then a...
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“Don’t buy these players!” – Arsenal legend makes a plea as he slams the club’s recent recruitment policy
Recruitment in football is often overlooked and undervalued by clubs when it comes to putting resources towards the staff that make it...
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Chelsea and Arsenal target Scottish full-back after impressive breakthrough season
Scotland might be struggling to produce players in certain positions, but it appears we really know how to develop some top level...
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Photos: “This is a disgrace” – Man United stars past and present speak out after disgusting racial abuse directed at Axel Tuanzebe
We all know it takes a special kind of coward to hide behind fake social accounts and spout hatred towards those they’ve...
Manchester United FC
Medical today: Barcelona expected to re-sign former defender today
It was expected by many that Barcelona would re-sign a former centre back this month, but this is a bit of an...
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Video: Frenkie de Jong steps up to complete Barcelona’s turnaround vs Real Vallecano
There was a real shock on the cards tonight as Real Vallecano took the lead midway through the second half, so it...
FC Barcelona
Video: Harry Maguires heads home for Man United after a fine corner from Alex Telles
While there were questions marks over Alex Telles and his ability to defend when he signed for Man United, we knew that...
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