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

Micky van de Ven of Spurs celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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‘Biggest nonsense’ – Van de Ven rubbishes claim Spurs players don’t care

Micky van de Ven has slammed claims that Spurs players don’t care about playing for the club because they will be leaving in the…

17/03/2026

Arsenal ‘monitoring’ two transfer targets ahead of summer clearout

Arsenal have reportedly identified two defensive transfer targets ahead of the summer window as they set about refreshing the squad for next season. The…

17/03/2026

Andrews reacts to controversial Wolves goal against Brentford

Keith Andrews believes Wolves’ opening goal against Brentford should have been disallowed due to a back pass shortly before it was scored. Adam Armstrong…

17/03/2026

‘Complete nonsense’ – Gordon hits back at critics after scoring winner at Chelsea

Anthony Gordon has slammed “nonsense” rumours about his benching against Barcelona after scoring the winning goal against Chelsea on Saturday. The winger tapped in…

15/03/2026

Rosenior admits Chelsea lacked cutting edge and mental freshness vs Newcastle

Liam Rosenior cut a hugely frustrated figure after his Chelsea side lost at home to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday evening. …

14/03/2026

Gyokeres hails ‘incredible’ Dowman heroics as Arsenal snatch late win

Viktor Gyokeres lauded Max Dowman’s impact off the bench after the teenager scored his first senior goal to help Arsenal beat Everton on Saturday…

14/03/2026

Iraola makes penalty claim as Bournemouth held by Burnley

Andoni Iraola believes Bournemouth were denied a “clear” penalty following his side’s goalless draw with Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Clarets held…

14/03/2026

Ratcliffe praises ‘excellent job’ by Carrick at Man Utd

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says that Michael Carrick is doing an “excellent job” as Man Utd head coach, but refused to comment on his prospects…

14/03/2026

Arteta ‘appreciates’ clear-the-air talks with Hurzeler over Arsenal rant

Mikel Arteta and Fabian Hurzeler have seemingly buried the hatchet over the Brighton boss’s criticisms of Arsenal’s tactics this season. The German coach criticised…

13/03/2026

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick reacts to Paul Scholes diatribe

Michael Carrick has dismissed Paul Scholes’ criticism of his management of Man Utd as “nothing really” following his first defeat as interim head coach. …

13/03/2026