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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.
Video: Frustrated David de Gea boots the ball at Neal Maupay during his celebration after Brighton opener
You can understand it if players are looking to get some frustration out after conceding a goal, so thumping the ball at...
Manchester United FC Brighton and Hove Albion
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“A gift that has fallen from the sky” – Heart-warming story as Edouard Mendy’s youth teams benefit from Chelsea transfer
It’s always wonderful where a player manages to rise up from a small team to make it in the biggest leagues, but...
Chelsea FC
Video: Role reversal at Man United as Bruno Fernandes gives away a cheap penalty and Maupay’s Panenka puts Brighton in front
We are all used to seeing the words “Bruno Fernandes” and “penalty” in the same sentence, but usually he’s winning the spot...
Manchester United FC Brighton and Hove Albion
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Barcelona XI without Luis Suarez shows they have the quality to cope with his departure
There’s no doubt that Barcelona’s behaviour surrounding the departure of Luis Suarez was dreadful and not a way to treat someone who’s...
FC Barcelona
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Barcelona identify their main target to replace Luis Suarez as they ready a bid of €30m+
The whole situation surrounding Luis Suarez’s departure from Barcelona will probably linger over the club for a year, and you can be...
FC Barcelona
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“Have to drop players after terrible performances” – These Man United fans can’t believe defender starts vs Brighton
It was never really clear what was expected of Man United this season, but a limited summer in the transfer market and...
Manchester United FC Brighton and Hove Albion
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Arsenal will be cleared to sign midfielder from London rivals if they manage to pull off one final signing of their own
Almost every transfer is usually dependent on someone else moving first to make space for a new arrival, and it explains why...
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Talented Barcelona ace won’t be registered in the senior squad next season after refusing to leave
It’s an amazing achievement for any Barcelona youngster to force their way into the senior team, but it’s even tougher to establish...
FC Barcelona
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Atletico Madrid may miss out on midfielder as awkward Arsenal haven’t forgotten their approach with Thomas Partey
There are so many things to love about football, but the unrelenting pettiness of those who run football clubs often goes under...
Arsenal FC
Barcelona hope to complete €2.5m deal to sign highly rated Spanish U21 international
Although Barcelona are struggling to bring their own homegrown players through the ranks, at least they are doing something to bring the...
FC Barcelona
Video: Ugly scenes during Man United U23s vs Liverpool U23s with a double red card for shocking challenge and retaliation
It’s rare to see youth team football where players lose it and tempers start to bubble over, but we’ve just seen two...
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PSG are ready to move on from Chelsea midfielder if they don’t accept their loan-to-buy option
While Chelsea have done some excellent business this summer in terms on new arrivals, they’ve not left themselves in a strong position...
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