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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: Arsenal starlet could stay in London as talks continue over a much needed loan move
Although every youngster will develop at different rates, it’s generally accepted that simply sitting on the bench for the senior team isn’t...
Arsenal FC Brentford FC
Man United had to rely on the persuasion skills of a former favourite to seal deadline day signing
Every single story about Man United’s transfer business this summer continues to paint a picture of chaos behind the scenes at Old...
Manchester United FC
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Arsenal missed out on their key target this summer because his brother/agent wanted €10m as a commission payment
It’s been said plenty of times before that the majority of agents do good work and they should be admired, but the...
Arsenal FC
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Man United’s Ed Woodward tried to prevent Sky and BT Sport charging fans extra for Premier League games
If ever there was a man who needed some positive publicity then it’s Ed Woodward, but it’s hard to tell if this...
Manchester United FC
Real Madrid will risk losing two star players for free as they make a contract decision
We’ve seen it so many times where a veteran player will be at the top of their game before suddenly their form...
Real Madrid CF
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Barcelona star agrees to take a pay cut to help the club as he signs a new long term contract
It feels like Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been on the verge of signing a new Barcelona contract on a weekly basis, but...
FC Barcelona
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“I needed to enjoy myself” – Arsenal misfit sounds delighted to complete his long awaited loan exit
Everyone probably knows that there’s no way back for the relationship between Arsenal and Matteo Guendouzi, but it’s always good to have...
Arsenal FC
Chelsea ace to take advantage of open window to seal exit in the next few days
Although the majority of transfer windows have now closed, it still feels like there are enough loopholes or countries with alternate calendars...
Chelsea FC
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Cristiano Ronaldo led Juventus revolt over Covid-19 protocols to ensure he could play for Portugal
Having an international break in the current situation where Covid-19 infections are increasing is nothing short of madness, but it also looks...
Juventus
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Under-fire Liverpool loanee continues to undermine his Anfield future as he makes a transfer predicition
There’s no doubt that Marko Grujic is a good footballer who will have a good career at a high level, but it’s...
Liverpool FC
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Potential embarrassment for Paul Pogba over desperate Real Madrid plea as they prefer his compatriot instead
While international breaks for friendlies tend to be boring affairs, you can be pretty sure that Paul Pogba will use his time...
Manchester United FC Real Madrid CF
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Worrying signs for Chelsea as vital new signing picks up an injury on international duty
There’s never a good time or situation for an injury to occur, but this might be one of the worst for Edouard...
Chelsea FC