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

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal at One Call Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Mansfield, England.

Premier League

Arteta will be ‘biggest’ Bournemouth fan with Premier League title in reach

Mikel Arteta says he will be cheering on Bournemouth against Manchester City on Tuesday with his Arsenal side one result away from winning the…

19/05/2026

Pep Guardiola to leave as Man City line up replacement

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City following their final game of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday. Multiple reports claim the Catalan coach…

19/05/2026

Zidane, Mourinho, Van Gaal: Ten football managers who went back

Jose Mourinho is set to become the latest football manager to go back to an old club after agreeing a return to Real Madrid.…

18/05/2026

Why Xabi Alonso preferred Chelsea to Liverpool

Xabi Alonso is on the verge of becoming the next Chelsea manager, eschewing a dream return to former club Liverpool. Multiple reports claim that…

17/05/2026

Xabi Alonso announcement ‘imminent’ as Chelsea reach agreement

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Xabi Alonso to appoint the Spaniard as their next head coach ahead of next season. The Blues…

16/05/2026

Chelsea in ‘advanced talks’ with Xabi Alonso

Chelsea are reportedly in “advanced talks” to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach and want to make an announcement in the next few days. …

16/05/2026

Mo Salah calls on Liverpool to change course with ‘very painful’ message

Mo Salah has taken to social media to voice his displeasure with the direction of Liverpool following Friday night’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa. …

16/05/2026

‘Bit-part’ O’Neill hails Celtic mentality following dramatic title win

Martin O’Neill said he only played a bit-part role in Celtic’s title win as he praised his side’s mental fortitude to beat Hearts on…

16/05/2026

The Premier League clubs with the most FA Cup final appearances

Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the FA Cup final for the first time ever this Saturday. City are looking to…

16/05/2026

Arne Slot admits Liverpool ‘crumbled’ against Aston Villa

Arne Slot admitted that Liverpool “crumbled and struggled” after his side went 2-1 down to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Friday night. …

16/05/2026