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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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Talks held: Barnsley hold talks with Mario Balotelli about a potential transfer
When Mario Balotelli broke through at Inter Milan it did look like he would go on to lead Italy’s strike force for...
Barnsley FC
Injury worries for Real Madrid as Sergio Ramos is forced off for Spain vs Germany
Spain have had a near perfect first half where they lead Germany 3-0, but there will be some worry back in Madrid...
International Football
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Juventus tipped to beat Barcelona to world class free agent signing and breakthrough talent next summer
It was expected that Andrea Pirlo would launch a radical new regime at Juventus where the veteran players would be shipped out...
Ajax
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“It’s magical” Paul Pogba drops a hint over his Man United unhappiness with more comments on international duty
It’s becoming a tradition now that Paul Pogba will happily speak his mind when he’s on international duty with France, and this...
Manchester United FC
Video: Jack Grealish shows his class for England with a delightful touch and turn vs Belgium
There was a feeling that Jack Grealish may have to leave Aston Villa if he wanted to get serious chances for England,...
Aston Villa FC International Football
Video: Spurs loanee Gedson Fernandes is a lucky boy after his penalty comically sneaks over the line for Portugal U21s
It’s always tough for a player to get their celebration right after an incredible piece of luck, but there is something admirable...
Tottenham FC
Video: Dries Mertens puts Belgium 2-0 up against England with a well struck free kick
It’s natural that any goalkeeper who’s under pressure will receive plenty of criticism for any goals they concede, but opinion will be...
International Football
Video: Tielemans fires Belgium into the lead vs England with a strike in off the post from distance
Most of the England squad should be pretty familiar with Youri Tielemans by now, so they’ll know it’s not a fantastic idea...
Leicester City FC International Football
Video: Jeff Hendrick sees red for Ireland after a desperate all-or-nothing lunge on Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts
You can always tell from a player’s reaction if they deserve a red card, and Jeff Hendrick has guilt written all over...
Newcastle United FC Leeds United FC
Video: Gareth Bale beats Spurs teammate Matt Doherty at the back post to assist David Brooks for Wales vs Ireland
We’ve seen a few intriguing match ups between club teammates in the international break, and this evening saw Gareth Bale going up...
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Video: Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pulls of yet another stunning stop for Senegal
Chelsea’s decision to sign Edouard Mendy this summer was a calculated risk because he’s clearly a talented player, but he didn’t have...
Chelsea FC
Juventus look to Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent to help them sign Premier League ace as talks held over potential signing
It feels like we’ve reached a point where any signing involving a Portuguese player has to involve Jorge Mendes as the agent,...
Wolverhampton Wanderers