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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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Arsenal sent a crushing message as hope fades over signing midfield star this summer
Arsenal’s midfield is starting to take shape ahead of next season and the re-singing of Dani Ceballos is huge, but they still...
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Chelsea star refused January transfer due to long-running beef with an international teammate
From his public spats with Olivier Giroud to some upcoming legal proceedings, there are plenty of reasons to suggest that Karim Benzema...
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Arsenal may struggle to offload star as Euro giants take an unrealistic negotiating position
While Arsenal have done some very good business this summer, the midfield does still look a bit light so some further additions...
Arsenal FC
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Done deal: Chelsea’s goalkeeping options are getting thin as London rivals confirm signing of target
When the stories emerged about PSG keeper Alphonse Areola buying a house in London it appeared inevitable that he would be on...
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Enquiry made: Chelsea could offload outcast as Italian side make an enquiry after a potential signing falls through
Chelsea tend to have a big squad anyway, but they really need to trim the squad down after some of their recent...
Chelsea FC
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Photo: Defender drops Man United transfer hint as he removes Real Madrid and follows Old Trafford stars on his social media
Although Man United look pretty solid at left back with Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw, there was still a feeling that they...
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Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation: Talks ongoing with Ligue 1 star as two more quality goalkeepers are offered to the club
It’s becoming clear that Chelsea will add a goalkeeper before the start of next season, but it probably won’t be a huge...
Chelsea FC
Video: Former Man United favourite Patrice Evra destroys Lee Mack with skill and nutmeg in Soccer Aid
Soccer Aid is obviously a great cause that does some great work, but it’s hard to see it as anything other than...
Manchester United FC
Video: Barcelona forward Ansu Fati scores his first Spain goal with a great shot from outside the box
It’s clear that Ansu Fati is going to be the next Barcelona star who came through their youth system, but he’s starting to...
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Video: Sergio Ramos scores from the spot after terrific skill from Ansu Fati wins a penalty
It’s never been really clear if the Real Madrid and Barcelona players manage to bury their rivalries when they play for Spain,...
FC Barcelona
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Deal agreed: Liverpool forward is set to move on loan to Championship side
While Liverpool may want to freshen up their squad in the attacking areas ahead of next season, it doesn’t look like the...
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Real Madrid forward could move to France after other agreements fall through
In a summer where most clubs don’t have money to spend, it’s becoming clear that fringe players at the biggest clubs are...
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