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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.
“Your time is up” – These Chelsea fans have a message for Frank Lampard after failure to win against Aston Villa
Chelsea will feel they did enough to beat Aston Villa today and there may have been some controversy around the equaliser due...
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Blow for Arsenal as they confirm star will miss at least two games following positive Covid-19 test
We’ve seen today that Covid-19 has spread to Man City and caused a fixture to be postponed, but they aren’t the only...
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Video: Chelsea are furious as El Ghazi levels for Aston Villa with Christensen down injured
There is an unwritten rule in football that an attacking team will put the ball out if a defender is down, but...
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Video: Violent scenes in Turkey as a player forces the ref to watch a replay on his mobile before kicking the dugout
It must be a rough feeling to be the referee and know you’ve made a mistake in a game, but they probably...
Video: Olivier Giroud finishes a brilliant flowing Chelsea move to score vs Aston Villa
It was only a few weeks ago when Olivier Giroud appeared destined for a January exit after minimal playing time, but he’s...
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Video: Zaha and Barnes trade lovely finishes as Leicester strike late to draw with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have the feel of a team who shouldn’t have to worry about relegation this season, but they are in danger...
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“Disaster waiting to happen” and “Hasn’t got a clue” – These Chelsea fans are not happy with Lampard’s team selection vs Aston Villa
Frank Lampard has come under pressure every time Chelsea fail to win, but the loss to an Arsenal team that couldn’t buy...
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Everton vs Man City called off just hours before kick-off due to further Covid-19 positive tests
The Premier League has taken the decision to keep playing games even if some teams are suffering from some positive Covid-19 results,...
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“Has to stop” Frank Lampard urged to drop big summer signing vs Aston Villa after dreadful form
Some signings just look like they are going to be fantastic so expectations are immediately raised, but Timo Werner’s time at Chelsea...
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Massimiliano Allegri confirmed he was approached to become new Real Madrid head coach and revealed why he turned down the job
Manager tipped to replace Frank Lampard at Chelsea remains available after Euro giants balk at his €12m a year salary demands
It looked like PSG had Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace Thomas Tuchel before they actually sacked the German manager, but it’s...
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FA make decision on Man United star Cavani’s punishment after altercation with Everton’s Yerry Mina
There will be worse things that happen on the football field this season than Edinson Cavani’s improvised chokeslam on Yerry Mina last...
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Chelsea outcast wants to link up with another loanee in Serie A next month
Chelsea’s problem at left back last season wasn’t a lack of options, it was a lack of quality so it wasn’t a...
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