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

Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, smiles prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wrexham and Chelsea on March 07, 2026 in Wrexham, Wales.

Premier League

Rosenior rejoices at new Chelsea deal for ‘world’s best right-back’ James

A beaming Liam Rosenior is delighted that Reece James has signed a new contract with Chelsea, calling the right-back the “best footballer in the…

13/03/2026

David Moyes scoffs at Arsenal critics ahead of Everton clash

David Moyes has hit out at critics of Arsenal’s style of play as he prepares his Everton side to face the Premier League leaders…

13/03/2026

Slot makes ‘difficult’ Galatasaray admission as Liverpool lose again

Arne Slot admitted that the atmosphere created by the Galatasaray fans made it “difficult” for Liverpool as his side lost in Istanbul for the…

10/03/2026

Arsenal receive injury boost but key player ruled out of Leverkusen game

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba is available to face Bayer Leverkusen, but Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of the…

10/03/2026

Chelsea outcast will ‘get in trouble’ if he tells all about exile

Axel Disasi has broken his silence on being frozen out of the Chelsea squad in the first half of the season, prior to joining…

10/03/2026

Real Madrid boss makes underdogs claim ahead of Man City clash

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa insists that his side are “not underdogs” when they face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League this…

10/03/2026

The favourites to win the FA Cup following quarter-final draw

The FA Cup is approaching the business end of the competition after the quarter-final draw pitted the last eight teams into four knockout ties. …

10/03/2026

FA Cup quarter-final draw, dates and TV channel

We now know the matchups for the quarter-finals of this season’s FA Cup after the draw was conducted on Monday evening. The headline fixture…

10/03/2026

‘Easy decision’ – Gravenberch explains why he signed new Liverpool deal

Ryan Gravenberch has committed his long-term future to Liverpool after signing a new contract with the club. The Reds announced on Saturday that the…

07/03/2026

Arteta ‘very proud’ of Arsenal teenagers after squeaking past Mansfield

Mikel Arteta says he is “very proud” of Max Dowman and Marli Salmon after both teenagers started for Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup win…

07/03/2026