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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Articles by Ste McGovern

Champions League

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

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca fumes over Bayern red card decision

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes Bayern Munich should have been reduced to ten men after Jonathan Tah avoided a red card in their Champions…

18/09/2025

Diego Simeone admits clash with Liverpool fans ‘unjustifiable’

Diego Simeone revealed that his confrontation with Liverpool fans on Wednesday night was sparked by “insults”, but admitted that his actions were “unjustifiable”. His…

18/09/2025

‘It’s a shame’ – Maresca reacts as Chelsea concede late Brentford equaliser

Enzo Maresca admitted that Chelsea have to deal with counter attacks and set pieces better after conceding a last-minute equaliser to Brentford in the…

14/09/2025

Xavi Simons reveals new role shaped Spurs transfer decision

Xavi Simons has explained why he is playing in a new position after helping Spurs beat West Ham United on his Premier League debut…

14/09/2025

Hurzeler fumes at controversial decision as Brighton fall to Bournemouth

Fabian Hurzeler was left fuming after Bournemouth beat Brighton with the help of a controversial goal in the Premier League on Saturday. Alex Scott…

13/09/2025

Emery hails ‘fantastic’ Martinez return as Villa struggles continue

Unai Emery was delighted to be able to call upon Emi Martinez again, but his Aston Villa side continue to struggle for form in…

13/09/2025

Nick Woltemade reacts to perfect Newcastle debut following £69m transfer

Nick Woltemade said his debut for Newcastle United could hardly have gone better after scoring the winning goal against Wolves on Saturday. The 6’6″…

13/09/2025

Ange Postecoglou promises quick shift in Nottingham Forest style

Ange Postecoglou says Nottingham Forest will be playing his style of football within days after losing to Arsenal in his first game in charge. …

13/09/2025

Martin Odegaard injury update after Arsenal captain forced off

Martin Odegaard suffered another shoulder injury during Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at home in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners captain…

13/09/2025