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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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Man United’s transfer hesitation would see them pay £50m more if they want to sign star in January
Man United tend to drag out their transfer business in the hope that the selling team will eventually cave and accept a...
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Report suggests Arsenal only have themselves to blame if talented youngster leaves for nothing
For years we’ve become used to the biggest clubs stockpiling hundreds of youngsters in the hope that two or three turn into...
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Barcelona’s plan to finally offload outcast failed as French side opted to sign Arsenal ace instead
You have to admire the perseverance and effort shown by Samuel Umtiti to try and force his way into the Barcelona side,...
Leeds United transfer update: Three fringe players in various stages of agreeing loan moves for the second half of the season
The January window is the ideal time to send some of the young players out on loan to get some experience in...
Video: Messi crashes Griezmann’s pass in off the bar to put Barcelona 3-1 up against Athletic Bilbao
There was always a feeling that Lionel Messi might move into a deeper or more central role as he got older, and...
Video: Sublime goal from Messi as a cheeky finish gives Barca the lead vs Athletic Bilbao
Barca traditionally struggle when they travel to Bilbao to face Athletic and the early signs didn’t look good when they went behind...
Video: Early setback for Barcelona as they fail to respect Inaki Williams’ pace and Bilbao lead 1-0
You have to take a different approach when it comes to defending against certain players, but this is the textbook example of...
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Huge boost for Arsenal in striker hunt as star changes agents in reported attempt to earn a big transfer
It’s been said many times before, but if your star player suddenly changes their agent then it suggests that they want to...
Video: Brest keeper Gautier Larsonneur is INCHES away from the GREATEST own goal of all time
There are some football videos where you need to watch them a few times just to get to grips with what actually...
Video: William Saliba’s Nice debut turns into a nightmare as a mix-up puts Brest 2-0 up
Plenty of Arsenal fans would’ve been excited to see William Saliba in action for Nice tonight, but it’s not been a great...
Medical complete: Arsenal look poised to complete their first signing of the January window
Arsenal fans will be hoping for a legitimate gamechanger or two to arrive in January to help push them to the next...
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Massive injury boost for Liverpool as key player expected to return in time to face Man United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be doing his best to downplay Man United’s hopes of winning the Premier League or being considered as...