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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.
“I prefer Liverpool” – Young star dubbed the next Vincent Kompany wants to move to Anfield
It rarely works out when a young player is dubbed the next version of a former legend, but it certainly shows that...
Liverpool FC
Wolves told they must pay $173m release clause if they want to sign exciting attacker
Release clauses were always designed to be at the higher end of a player’s value to ensure a club would get a...
Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Ronald Koeman could have an internal solution to Barcelona’s injury crisis due to incredible transformation in Samuel Umtiti
A change in manager can often give chances to players who were completely out of the picture under a previous regime, but...
FC Barcelona
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Real Madrid legend urges his former club to go in a different direction amid interest in Erling Haaland
Players can be exciting to watch in many different ways, but it’s been fascinating to see Erling Haaland’s development in recent years....
Real Madrid CF
Martial hugs Pogba for Man United
Man United given a 90% chance of signing free agent star but his arrival would surely result in one high profile departure
The transfer market is still in a strange place just now with many teams being reluctant to spend big on transfer fees,...
Manchester United FC
Huge injury blow for Real Madrid as key player ruled out with another injury just weeks after return from long-term absence
Dani Carvajal will never go down as a Galatico or even as an exciting part of the Real Madrid team, but he’s...
Real Madrid CF
Frank Lampard tips spurs duo to smash Premier League record he holds with Didier Drogba
Former players in any sport will always claim to be delighted when someone excels and breaks their long-held records, but they must...
Tottenham FC Chelsea FC
Early test for Andrea Pirlo’s managerial abilities as he makes a decision on Cristiano Ronaldo vs Benevento
Nobody really knows how much clout Cristiano Ronaldo has held behind the scenes in his career, but there’s a general rule which...
Juventus
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Mixed news for Man United as Solskjaer declares two key players will be unlikely to play vs Southampton
Usually it’s nothing but bad news if a key player is ruled out for a game, but you have to wonder if...
Manchester United FC Southampton FC
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Mikel Arteta offers positive update as contract of talented youngster expires next year
It feels like Arsenal go through some kind of contract dilemma every single season as they struggle to extend someone important as...
Arsenal FC
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic meets with Sweden’s coach as he eyes a EURO 2021 comeback
It’s strange how some countries can build their teams around an absolute megastar, while others seems to thrive once they retire and...
International Football
Video: Hauntingly beautiful tribute to Diego Maradona by Napoli fans before their game tonight
There are certain situations where there’s no point in even trying to force the locals to abide by Covid-19 restrictions, so you...
Napoli