Ste McGovern

Ste McGovern is an experienced football editor, writer and podcaster, who has been part of The Football Faithful team since the site’s early period. A Freelance football writer, Ste has bylines for the Manchester Evening News, BirminghamLive, MARCA, Balls.ie and the Nottingham Post.

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Liverpool player Hugo Ekitike comes on as a substitute to replace Alexander Isak of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on September 17, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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Liverpool boss Slot teases solution to Isak and Ekitike dilemma

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has teased the possibility of playing both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike up front together in the future. Both forwards…

19/09/2025

Yoane Wissa return timeline confirmed following injury blow

Yoane Wissa will be out of action for at least the next four weeks after the Newcastle United striker sustained an injury while on…

19/09/2025

Chelsea signing Garnacho ‘ready to start’ against Man United

Chelsea newcomer Alejandro Garnacho could be in line to make his first start for the club, against old side Manchester United no less. The…

19/09/2025

Everton looking to expose Liverpool ‘vulnerability’ in Merseyside Derby

Everton are hoping to take advantage of “some vulnerability” Liverpool have shown this season when the two sides meet in the Merseyside Derby this…

19/09/2025

Rashford lauded as brilliant Barcelona brace downs Newcastle

Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona on Thursday night to power the Catalan club to victory over Newcastle United in the UEFA…

18/09/2025

The fastest players to 50 Champions League goals as Haaland destroys record

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, smashing the previous record in the process. …

18/09/2025

Free Agent XI: The best players currently without a club

The excitement of the summer transfer window may have come and gone, but the free agent market remains open for business as a number…

18/09/2025

Key Leeds United duo ‘major doubts’ to face Wolves

Leeds United wingers Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto could miss this weekend’s trip to Wolves as they are “struggling” with injuries. James has played…

18/09/2025

Luis Diaz confirms Barcelona transfer talks following Liverpool exit

Luis Diaz has confirmed that he held talks with Barcelona over a potential move before joining Bayern Munich from Liverpool in the summer transfer…

18/09/2025

How Alexander Isak ‘surprised’ Arne Slot on Liverpool debut

Alexander Isak left Liverpool boss Arne Slot “positively surprised” with his fitness levels as he finally made his debut following his record-breaking transfer in…

18/09/2025