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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: Angel Gomes shows Man United what they are missing with a fantastic one touch assist for Boavista
Angel Gomes promised so much for so long at Man United, but he just didn’t get a chance in the first team...
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Solskjaer confirms that exceptional international form led to Man United star getting the start vs Crystal Palace
We’ve seen it in various sports that a shortened pre-season can make it tougher for younger players to earn a chance in...
Video: Talented midfielder linked with Arsenal scores his first senior goal with a brilliant half volley from distance
We’ve seen plenty of stories linking Arsenal with some big names this summer, but it still looks like Mikel Arteta will be...
Video: Comical reaction from Birmingham’s Jon Toral after altercation with Swansea coach
It’s always wonderful to see a player who tries to get someone sent off with a comical overreaction, but Jon Toral isn’t...
Video: Instant karma for Leeds as Klich fires them in front from a soft penalty of their own
They often say that poor refereeing decisions will level themselves out over the course of the season, but it’s rare to see...
Video: Mitrovic levels for Fulham vs Leeds after incredibly soft penalty award
You can usually tell if a penalty should be given based on the reaction of the players, and Fulham have been gifted...
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Man United urged to sign world class centre back as Man City fail in negotiations and move on
You never see a title winning team that has a poor defence, so Man United will need to find a better partner...
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Spurs make a decision on Gareth Bale as his medical shows injury issues
One of the most exciting things for a fan is seeing a big new signing in action, so you know that the...
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Report claims Arsenal have AGREED personal terms with Houssem Aouar with increased bid coming next week
At this point it’s clear that Arsenal are doing all they can to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon, but it’s going to...
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Chelsea finally agree a fee for Edouard Mendy amid claims that Rennes were looking for a swap deal
Chelsea have had a mixture of transfer stories this summer, with players like Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell taking forever to make...
Ronald Koeman tells midfielder to find a new club just days after naming him as part of a bright future
Riqui Puig does seem to encapsulate everything that was wrong with Barcelona in recent years, as he’s a talented young player who...
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Man United’s left back search expands as Jorge Mendes makes an ambitious big to place his client at Old Trafford
Man United are the only one of the “big 6” teams who haven’t made some serious improvements to their squad this summer,...