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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Opinion/Features

Tweets of the Week: Harry Maguire, Freddos, and nutmegs

The best and funniest tweets from Football Twitter this week, featuring Harry Maguire’s record-breaking transfer, why Freddos are important to understanding the deal, and…

04/08/2019

‘I’ve no doubts at all’ – Solskjaer convinced of Pogba’s commitment

Paul Pogba remains committed to Manchester United, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian was left to explain why the midfielder was absent…

03/08/2019

Five world famous football stadiums in need of a lick of paint

Some of the most famous stadiums in world football are in need of a facelift, as more modern grounds leave them behind in the…

03/08/2019

“Slabhead has arrived” – How Twitter reacted to Harry Maguire’s mega move to Man United

Harry Maguire’s record-breaking transfer to Manchester United from Leicester City caused a huge stir on Twitter, where he was lauded, critiqued and memed in…

02/08/2019

Breaking: Harry Maguire to join Man United in record-breaking deal

Manchester United have finally agreed on a transfer fee with Leicester City that will allow Harry Maguire to move this summer. The England centre-half…

02/08/2019

The ten best Ajax products to have played in the Premier League

From Dennis Bergkamp to Edwin van der Sar, Ajax have produced some of the best young talents in world football over the years, with…

31/07/2019

Is Jack Byrne worthy of a place in the Ireland team? His Rovers’ form suggests so

Three observations from the League of Ireland in Gameweek 27, including Jack Byrne’s stellar form in Europe, why he should make the Ireland team,…

28/07/2019

This Week In Transfers: Arsenal sweep up, Newcastle surprise, and De Rossi delights

Arsenal are making all the moves, Newcastle United surprise everyone with their record-breaking transfer, Lookman leaves Everton, and the most perfect transfer of all…

28/07/2019

Tweets of the Week: Kolasinac the beast, Özil’s burn, and the perfect transfer

The best and funniest football-related tweets of the week, featuring Sead Kolasinac doing Sead Kolasinac things, Mesut Özil dunking on a Spurs fan, and…

28/07/2019