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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.
Man United target can leave for less than his €25m release clause but he won’t force an exit
There’s always going to be a temptation to make the move if a huge club come calling, but it’s also important to...
Manchester United FC
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Real Madrid’s successor for Zinedine Zidane seemingly lined up as top-class manager rejects other approaches
Zinedine Zidane’s future hasn’t been officially resolved yet, but you do get the feeling that a decision has been made behind the...
Real Madrid CF
Barcelona target’s future will be decided after the Euro’s as a renewal is still possible
Football does move in cycles as very good teams can fade away when they lose key players, but it’s been sad to...
FC Barcelona
France Euro 2020 squad: Potential for brilliance or implosion as Karim Benzema set for shock recall
Karim Benzema hasn’t played for France since 2015, but that exclusion has absolutely nothing to do with his footballing ability. He’s continued...
Real Madrid CF
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Chelsea star to be awarded Fans’ Player of the Year Award tonight after an impressive transition from Lampard to Tuchel
There used to be a running joke around Chelsea team selections under Frank Lampard because Mason Mount would always play no matter...
Chelsea FC
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Pacey Liverpool striker a target for relegated Premier League sides as he finally gets a work permit
It’s something that might be more complicated now, but it used to be pretty common for big teams to sign up young...
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Club chief admits Premier League newcomers could sell two star players to Man United and Arsenal
You would hope that players will stick with a promoted team after an outstanding season in the Championship, but Norwich are turning...
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Major boost for Ronald Koeman as Barcelona put finishing touches to the transfer of his number one target
Ronald Koeman has done a good job this season, but there’s little doubt that he loses some credit after the team threw...
FC Barcelona
Big news for Real Madrid as report says Zinedine Zidane has informed the players of his plan for next season
It does look like Real Madrid are going to fall short of winning La Liga, while the lack of success in the...
Real Madrid CF
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Man United told to pay £60m for world-class star who could solve their defensive issues
Man United have been linked with defenders on a consistent basis anyway, but the shambolic performance vs Liverpool has put that into...
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Further hope for change at Arsenal as Daniel EK makes a big announcement which piles pressure on the Kroenke’s
Initially it looked like Daniel EK was just having a bit of fun on Twitter when he spoke about buying Arsenal, but...
Arsenal FC
Video: Kasper Schmeichel’s two incredible saves to deny Chelsea as Leicester City win the FA Cup
Youri Tielemans will take most of the headlines for his amazing goal that won the FA Cup for Leicester City tonight, but...
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