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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.
Arsenal eye transfer for young Belgian star who could still light up EURO 2020
As a general rule you would rather sign a player before a major international tournament, especially if it’s a younger player who...
Arsenal FC
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Huge news emerges from Barcelona over Lionel Messi’s contract and future
It’s still strange to think that Lionel Messi looked like he was going to leave Barcelona last summer, but the arrival of...
FC Barcelona
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Arsenal set to take a punt on controversial star with huge upside for only €2m
We all knew that Arsenal would need to be creative in the transfer market this summer, and it’s likely that they’ll need...
Arsenal FC
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“My Bae” – Former Chelsea legend pays tribute to heroic performance from N’Golo Kante vs Man City
Football is so tribal that it’s hard to find players that are respected by everyone, but it’s pretty difficult to find any...
Chelsea FC
Video: Kai Havertz keeps his cool to round Ederson and slots Chelsea in front vs Man City
This was expected to be a cagey game, but the reality has been a pulsating affair with constant counter-attacking and some absolutely...
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Arsenal star could be set for a transfer to his boyhood club following recent developments
There is an expectation that Hector Bellerin will leave Arsenal this summer, but it doesn’t look like he has a move immediately...
Arsenal FC
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Chelsea ace appears set for summer transfer after Tuchel’s strange squad selection vs Man City
There will always be players who miss out when it comes to finals, but you have to think that Tammy Abraham will...
Chelsea FC
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Two Barcelona stars may leave unless they get Ronald Koeman’s situation sorted quickly
Something isn’t quite right with Ronald Koeman at Barcelona, as he’s under contract and there’s no sign that a replacement is ready...
FC Barcelona
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“I hope I can continue” – Barcelona starlet declares his intention to sign a new contract
While Barcelona do need to add some quality and experience this summer, they do have the positive situation of having several exciting...
FC Barcelona
Video: Swansea’s promotion hopes in tatters as Jay Fulton sent off for a brutal-looking tackle vs Brentford
Swansea were already up against it this afternoon after Brentford started with two quick goals, but their hopes have to be over...
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Chelsea ace expected to complete his exit next week as €28m asking price will be met
It appears that AC Milan have done all they can to reduce Chelsea’s asking price for Fikayo Tomori, but the London club...
Chelsea FC
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La Liga star confirms that he’ll be playing for Barcelona next season
Anyone who used to manage Italian sides in Football Manager will be well versed in clubs co-owning players, but it was largely...
FC Barcelona