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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.
Former AC Milan star Robinho’s 9 year prison sentence stands as appeal over rape conviction fails
Italian criminal trials are notorious for taking years to reach a conclusion due to the multiple avenues of appeal and the length...
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Arsenal could ruin Barcelona’s plans by moving for €20m rated defender as Arteta looks to utilise contacts
It’s fair to say that nothing is going right for Barcelona just now, so it won’t surprise anyone if they miss out...
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Man United urged to beat Spurs to sign top-class holding midfielder in January
There’s no doubt that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plenty of options in the midfield just now, but there is a feeling that...
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Arsenal have the chance to offload big money flop as La Liga side show interest
Things can move very quickly in football, and Willian is the perfect example of how rapidly attitudes can change. If we go...
Arsenal FC
Zinedine Zidane to quit Real Madrid over broken promises and his favourite player looks set to follow
Every manager knows they will have to deal with the possibility of being sacked one day, so it’s very important to manage...
Real Madrid CF
Welcome financial boost for Barcelona as they receive €2.9m for a player they never owned
We always think of transfers as simply being a one off payment for a player to make a move, but every deal...
FC Barcelona
Champions League knock out rounds: The teams that await Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City in the draw
The main aim for every team in the Champions League group stages is simply to find a way through the group, but...
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Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre skips the usual Neymar promises and goes with an unusual offer
Barcelona’s looming Presidential elections have already been entertaining in terms of the promises being made, but there’s still time for even more...
FC Barcelona
Photo: Trent Alexander-Arnold shares throwback picture which shows his journey towards captaining Liverpool
Trent Alexander Arnold has always looked like a Liverpool captain in waiting. Obviously he’s a quality player which is important, but the...
Liverpool FC
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema becomes the only player to match Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo achievement
Karim Benzema has been a vital part of the Real Madrid team for over ten years now, but it still feels like...
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Barcelona ace’s miserable time continues as loan club look to send him back in January after minimal impact
Football is filled with really talented youngsters who made a big move far too early, and Jean-Clair Todibo is the perfect example....
FC Barcelona
Barcelona will only land star next summer if Joan Laporta wins election as Neymar ill-feeling lives on
An agent will only make money if they can successfully move their clients around, but that can also come at a cost...
FC Barcelona