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

England coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of the UEFA Nations League women's match between Belgium and England at the Den Dreef stadium on October 31, 2023 in Leuven, Belgium.

International

England ‘sloppiness’ takes Olympics destiny out of Lionesses’ hands

England boss Sarina Wiegman bemoaned her side’s sloppiness in Tuesday’s 3-2 defeat to Belgium which has put their Olympic aspirations in jeopardy. Laura de…

01/11/2023

Three midfielders Newcastle could sign to replace Sandro Tonali as ban confirmed

Newcastle United will have to make do without Sandro Tonali for the rest of the Premier League season after the player was suspended for…

31/10/2023

Tweets of the Week: Villa’s catchy European tune, Bryan’s Gunn, and Peter Crouch

Here are some of the best tweets from the world of football from the past week. What does he have in his locker? He’s got…

30/10/2023

Nketiah gives ‘amazing’ verdict after scoring first Premier League hat-trick for Arsenal

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah was overjoyed after scoring a hat-trick in the Premier League for the first time in his career as Mikel Arteta’s…

28/10/2023

‘Absolute disgrace’ – Rooney fumes as Birmingham City boss sets unwanted record

Wayne Rooney became the first Birmingham City manager to lose his first three games in charge – but was convinced his side were denied…

28/10/2023

Pochettino defends Jackson after angry Chelsea fan confronts striker

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was forced to intervene after striker Nicolas Jackson had a confrontation with an angry fan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. …

28/10/2023

Brentford hero ‘buzzing’ as gameplan stifles blunt Chelsea

Brentford secured a third consecutive away win over Chelsea on Saturday following goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo at Stamford Bridge. The Blues…

28/10/2023

Hodgson buries Crystal Palace youngsters following meek Spurs defeat

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says that his young players “didn’t do anything for us” after his side lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur at…

28/10/2023

Champions League Awards: Onana saves Man Utd, Jesus joy, and Simeone’s snub

Following another entertaining midweek of Champions League action, it’s time to hand out some awards for matchday three. Moment of the Week There were…

26/10/2023