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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.
Talks held: Arsenal look to sign £35m-rated star with a familiar surname
Arsenal’s main priority going into the summer will be trying to keep Martin Odegaard around on a permanent deal, but they still...
Arsenal FC
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Transfer boost for Man United as club willing to sell defender for €15m less than his release clause
It’s pretty clear that Man United will add at least one new centre back this summer, but it remains to be seen...
Manchester United FC
Video: Pure class from Karim Benzema as a cheeky backheel opens the scoring for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
He’s usually overshadowed by supposedly bigger names in the Real Madrid line-up, but Karim Benzema continues to be one of the most...
Real Madrid CF
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Barcelona starting XI vs Real Madrid: Ronald Koeman praised by these fans for “perfect” line-up as he makes some huge calls
At one point it did look like Atletico Madrid were going to run away with the La Liga title, but every game...
Real Madrid CF
Video: Controversy for AC Milan as a bewildered Zlatan Ibrahimovic given a straight red card vs Parma
It’s generally accepted that players should show the referee total respect, but if you ever hear the audio from a game then...
Parma
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Mikel Arteta’s comments suggest £45m star could be seen as a new signing next season
It can be one of the more annoying clichés when a player is labelled as being “like a new signing” when they return...
Arsenal FC
Video: Kai Havertz repays Tuchel’s faith with a sublime touch and finish for Chelsea’s opener vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea have shown that they can control most games since Thomas Tuchel took over, but finding a consistent goal scorer has been...
Chelsea FC Crystal Palace FC
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Premier League side will sell star to Man United this summer if valuation of £30m+ is met
Man United are still being linked with some huge transfers this summer, but it still feels like they may be a bit...
Manchester United FC Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Real Madrid team news vs Barcelona: Zidane has one major decision to make with possible midfield change
Zinedine Zidane has been a creature of habit during his time in charge at Real Madrid as he tends to trust the...
Real Madrid CF
Boost for Man United in hunt for a new striker as agent tries to force Euro giants to let star go
It’s clear that every huge club in Europe is fixated with the idea of Erling Haaland, but the reality is that most...
Manchester United FC
Video: Commentators laugh at the absurdity of VAR as Willian Jose’s goal for Wolves vs Fulham is ruled out
Of course there are a few examples of VAR stepping in to fix some injustices in games this season, but it’s reached...
Fulham FC Wolverhampton Wanderers
Barcelona could overhaul their defence next season as two free agent stars linked to the Nou Camp
Barcelona’s defence has been an issue this season due to injuries and a general lack of form, so you would expect that...
Manchester City