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.
Contact made: Barcelona star wants Newcastle United transfer with €15m yearly salary and €15m signing bonus on the table
Obviously, a lot has been said and will continue to be debated about Newcastle United’s takeover and the moral stance, but there...
Newcastle United FC
“He should be okay” – Solskjaer offers positive update on crucial Man United star
At halftime tonight it did look like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Man United future would be under more intense scrutiny than ever, especially...
Manchester United FC
Thomas Tuchel offers concerning injury update for two Chelsea stars after Malmo victory
It was certainly a positive night for Chelsea in terms of the scoreline as they smashed Malmo to stay within three points...
Chelsea FC
Solskjaer tipped to finally put loyalty aside and move on from five underperforming Man United stars in January
In the grand scheme of things you have to say that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done good things from Man United, but...
Manchester United FC
Spurs linked with controversial-yet-prolific striker as they seek Harry Kane contingency plan
Harry Kane was vital to Spurs in their winning effort against Newcastle at the weekend, so it has to be a relief...
Tottenham FC
Real Madrid star Karim Benzema faces five years in prison as sextape blackmail trial set to begin tomorrow
It does feel like there has been an incredible number of footballers having issues with the law in recent weeks, but the...
Real Madrid CF
Steve Bruce’s Newcastle woes continue as reports emerge of player bust-ups and demands for him to be sacked
Obviously, Steve Bruce isn’t going to go down as one of the best managers of all time, but it’s hard to think...
Newcastle United FC
Former Barcelona President Bartomeu claims Ousmane Dembele was signed over a potential megastar
The transfer market is incredibly easy to get right in hindsight, but Barcelona have made so many horrible decisions in recent years...
Real Madrid CF
“We’re gonna see loads of that” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offers a positive outlook despite Man United star’s poor form
It’s easy to forget that Jadon Sancho didn’t have any Premier League experience before signing for Man United this summer, so perhaps...
Manchester United FC
“Why not” Real Madrid legend opens the door to replacing Ronald Koeman at Barcelona
In some ways you have to spare a thought for Ronald Koeman, as it’s become pretty easy to forget that he is...
Real Madrid CF
Arsenal assured they will receive £8m transfer fee despite club’s grave financial crisis
As a fan it’s easy to look at a transfer fee and assume that it’s paid upfront and that’s it done, but...
Arsenal FC
Report says decision has been made and date for Koeman’s Barcelona departure is set
No worker is going to be productive in any industry if they know the manager has no authority and is set to...
FC Barcelona