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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.
Worry for Man United as defender is subbed after picking up an injury on international duty
There were a lot of calls for Eric Bailly to get a regular run of games in the Man United team after...
Video: Chelsea loanee gets a much needed confidence boost after some luck for Belgium vs Ivory Coast
Michy Bathsuayi has reached that stage in his career where his best years are in danger of getting away from him if...
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Video: Man United’s Scott McTominay misses a sitter for Scotland vs Israel
Scotland’s lack of centre back options has led to Scott McTominay being hung out to dry in the defence in recent games,...
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Arsenal are already actively tracking talented attacking trio with a view to future transfers
There might be a feeling that the transfer window is shut so recruitment departments can now take a breather, but the reality...
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Photo: Ajax star will be fit to face Liverpool in the Champions League after he claims false positive Covid-19 test
We’ve seen plenty of players testing positive for Covid-19 during the international break and forcing teammates into isolation, so you do wonder...
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Medical complete: Man United complete the signing of exciting winger who will join in January
While there was a lot of paperwork and frantic medicals to complete on deadline day, transfers that aren’t going through until January...
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The PM of Pakistan makes a brutal dig at Man United’s Harry Maguire
It’s understandable that prominent figures at Manchester United will be under fire after a chaotic transfer window and an awful start to...
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Barcelona misfit reports for extra training in the international break to try and win Ronald Koeman over
It’s understandable that some teams were trying to force some players out the door to save on wages or raise funds in...
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Positive signs for Man United as scout heaps praise on new signing and details how he can make a difference
Regardless of what you think of Man United’s transfer business this summer, they have at least added some signings who could make...
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Ajax may be missing a key player vs Liverpool in the Champions League following positive Covid-19 test
It’s hard to think of the current international break as anything other than madness when you consider the current situation, and we’re...
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Barcelona’s board try to undermine vote of no confidence by reporting some fans to the police
A lot of fans might try to claim that football and politics shouldn’t mix, but the reality in Spain is that things...
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Picture: Liverpool loanee puts his Anfield career in danger as he publicly mocks Adrian after Aston Villa thumping
Every player will know that anything remotely controversial they say on social media is going to get picked up by the fans,...
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