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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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How Arsenal’s XI would look as one confirmed signing and three more would provide a solid spine
For years Arsenal have had the problem where they’ve always had teams filled with talented players, but you always fancied them to...
Arsenal FC
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Interesting news for Arsenal as midfield target expected to leave and it will be sorted quickly
It’s amazing how quickly things can turn for a club in the transfer window, and Mikel Arteta’s squad is starting to take...
Arsenal FC
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Terms agreed: Report claims Lionel Messi has agreed a €700m contract to sign for Man City
The situation with Lionel Messi is especially confusing because it almost feels inevitable that he’s going to end up at Man City,...
Manchester City
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Talks held: Bayer Leverkusen look to take new Chelsea signing on loan as Kai Havertz deal edges closer
It can often be the case that two transfers may not be directly linked, but clubs will be much more likely to...
Chelsea FC
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Arsenal fans will love this tweet from Gabriel immediately after his transfer was confirmed
Obviously the best way for a player to endear themselves to their new fanbase is by putting in some excellent performances on...
Arsenal FC
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Picture: Mesut Ozil drops another huge hint that he’s going nowhere as he celebrates his 7th anniversary at Arsenal
The situation with Mesut Ozil and Arsenal is an unusual one because he’s clearly out of favour at the club, but it...
Arsenal FC
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Donny van de Beek goalscoring stat shows how he can make a huge difference to Man United
As Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek looks set to join Man United, everyone’s thoughts have turned to where he would fit...
Manchester United FC
Barcelona look to sell two of their promising B team players instead of giving them a chance in the first team
Barcelona have moved so far away from their traditional identity that there’s nothing really special about the club anymore, so Ronald Koeman...
FC Barcelona
Chelsea outcast won’t go anywhere even if they sign a replacement for him
It’s often said that it’s easy to gain a reputation in football but it’s almost impossible to shake it off, so you...
Chelsea FC
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Fans of Bundesliga side Stuttgart start a crowdfunding campaign to sign Lionel Messi
It’s starting to become clear that Lionel Messi is going to force his way out of the Nou Camp this summer, but...
FC Barcelona
Interesting news for Barcelona as defensive target confirms he won’t sign a new contract
The ideal situation for a buying club is where a player is entering the final year of their contract and they don’t...
Manchester City FC Barcelona
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Good news for Arsenal and Everton as three Real Madrid players are poised to leave
It’s been a strange transfer window for many reasons, but not seeing Real Madrid chasing a big money transfer does take some...
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