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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Premier League

Slot explains Ngumoha decision as Liverpool fans boo substitution

Arne Slot has explained why he took Rio Ngumoha off against Chelsea after Liverpool fans booed the substitution at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds…

09/05/2026

Chelsea make five changes as Colwill starts against Liverpool

Chelsea boss Calum McFarlane has made five changes to his starting XI to face Liverpool, including handing Levi Colwill his first start of the…

09/05/2026

Isak returns as Ngumoha starts for Liverpool against Chelsea

Alexander Isak has returned from injury to take his place on the Liverpool bench, while Rio Ngumoha and Giorgi Mamardashvili both start against Chelsea…

09/05/2026

Slot explains why Chelsea have ‘clear identity’ under McFarlane

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes Chelsea play with a “clear identity” under Calum McFarlane, despite being on their third manager of the season. McFarlane…

08/05/2026

Injured Arsenal duo ruled out of West Ham United trip

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says there is “no chance” of either Jurrien Timber or Mikel Merino playing against West Ham United in the Premier…

08/05/2026

Arteta hails ‘exceptional’ Arsenal starlet for grabbing opportunity

Mikel Arteta applauded Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly for grabbing his opportunity with both hands when it finally arrived this season. After making an impressive…

08/05/2026

Arne Slot drops Liverpool transfer hint ahead of summer window

Arne Slot has suggested that Liverpool won’t replace the outgoing Andy Robertson with a new signing in the summer transfer window. The left-back last…

08/05/2026

Liverpool boost as Slot issues injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivered an injury update on Alexander Isak, Mo Salah, Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili and more ahead of this weekend’s…

08/05/2026

Bournemouth suspend Jimenez over alleged social media posts

Bournemouth have suspended Alex Jimenez ahead of their Premier League meeting with Fulham on Saturday. The club say they are investigating a series of…

08/05/2026