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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.
Damning stat shows precisely why Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy this summer
It was clear that Chelsea needed to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, but it took them some time to finally get...
Chelsea FC
Video: Ousmane Dembele scores from distance for Barcelona vs Juventus after a sublime switch for Messi
Ronald Koeman took a big risk by turning to some of the fringe players for the game tonight, but it’s looking good...
Champions League
Video: Pulisic scores to seal Chelsea victory over Krasnodar after great work from Tammy Abraham
This looked like it could be a tough test for Chelsea, but they’ve managed to come through their trip to Russia with...
Chelsea FC Champions League
Video: Timo Werner shows Jorginho how it’s done with a thunderous penalty for Chelsea vs Krasnodar
A penalty is one of the best chances for a team to score, so it’s always baffling when players look to decrease...
Chelsea FC Champions League
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“What is wrong with Koeman?” – These Barcelona fans react as Koeman makes several changes for Juventus clash
It’s always seen as a disaster at Barcelona if they lose to Real Madrid, so Ronald Koeman was probably hoping for an...
Champions League
Bruno Fernandes celebration
“This is what we needed” – These Man United fans react as Solskjaer rests two big stars against RB Leipzig
Man United’s recent victory in Paris demonstrated that they can hang with the best Champions League teams, so a win over RB...
Manchester United FC Champions League
Champions League boost for the Scottish Premiership thanks to strong Europa League showings from Celtic and Rangers
It’s been a mixed bag for Scottish clubs playing in Europe recent years, with results often ranging from the sublime to the...
Champions League
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Spanish giants tipped to battle Arsenal for wonderkid after impressive Champions League showing
Sometimes the real skill for a club when it comes to recruitment isn’t necessarily identifying the correct players to target, but actually...
Arsenal FC Champions League
Man United and Arsenal duos lead the way in a likeable Premier League XI
It might not be very common, but occasionally you will find yourself rooting for a player who plays for a team that...
Manchester United FC Arsenal FC
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“We should be running riot” – These Chelsea fans react to Lampard’s decision to start exciting attacking duo vs Krasnodar
Chelsea’s Champions League group does have some tricky teams to overcome, but it always looked like they would be fine if they...
Chelsea FC Champions League
“I don’t understand why I left” – Former Arsenal ace explains his Barcelona regret that derailed his career
It’s often the case that you can pinpoint the exact moment which ruined a promising career, and for Alexander Hleb that point...
Arsenal FC
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“Can’t have us being happy” – These Man United fans are gutted as new signing misses out vs RB Leipzig tonight
Signing a new left back didn’t actually seem like a major priority going into the summer for Man United, but it became...
Manchester United FC Champions League