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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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“One of the greats” – Chelsea star hints at summer exit after the Euros are concluded
Olivier Giroud seems to go through the same cycle every year, so in many ways the big surprise is how he always...
Chelsea FC
Andreas Pereira in training for Lazio
Man United to miss out on €27m fee this summer as alternative deal proposed
It makes sense that an option to buy will be included by the buying team in a loan deal, but it really...
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Copa America 2021 could now be cancelled as Brazilian stars refuse to participate
It still seems crazy to have international teams flying around the world during a pandemic, while it’s even worse if a major...
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Done Deal: Chelsea confirm the contract extension of a key player for next season
Chelsea had a lot of holes to fill going into last season, but one of the biggest needs was finding an experienced...
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Carlo Ancelotti set to approve the surprise sale of three Real Madrid players this summer
It was always going to be an interesting summer for Real Madrid because of how many veteran players they have in the...
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Huge boost for Arsenal as long-term target’s priority is to sign for them over other interest
The step up from the Championship to the Premier League is always huge, so it’s interesting to see what happens to the...
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Chelsea expected to secure new contracts for two star players following Thomas Tuchel extension
Thomas Tuchel’s managerial history suggested he wouldn’t last more than a year or two at Chelsea, but he’s made such a big...
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Arsenal could beat Man United to key target as potential swap deal touted for former Spurs star
You have to think that no major business will be done until after the Euros for the players involved, but that also...
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Leeds United eye transfer for La Liga star with a £3.5m release clause
There’s always a bargain to be had after a team gets relegated, so it’s always worth having a look at the teams...
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Premier League star linked with Arsenal demands to leave and puts a date on potential transfer
There’s probably a major feeling of deja vu for both Arsenal and Crystal Palace fans with this situation, but it appears that...
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Real Madrid star plans to reveal his next move on June 30 as he threatens to speak out against Florentino Perez
It’s still not completely clear what Sergio Ramos has planned next, but everything is pointing to him leaving the club this summer....
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Offer made: Arsenal bid more than £30m to sign long-term target
It will be interesting to see how much money Arsenal actually spend this summer, while the expectation is that they move for...
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