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

Pep Guardiola, Head Coach of Manchester City, gives Rodri #16 instructions during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Man City FC and Al Ain FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Guardiola reacts to Rodri comments on Real Madrid links

Pep Guardiola says he has “no clue” about Rodri potentially joining Real Madrid after the midfielder suggested he would like to join the Spanish…

03/04/2026

Arsenal receive ‘good news’ on Madueke injury ahead of Southampton clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered “good news” on Noni Madueke following an injury scare during the international break. The winger limped off in…

03/04/2026

New Chelsea transfer strategy revealed as Rosenior eyes key trait

Chelsea are changing their transfer strategy ahead of the summer window as Liam Rosenior looks to take the team to the next level. The…

03/04/2026

Cucurella avoids Chelsea sanction following Barcelona remark

Marc Cucurella will avoid any punishment from Chelsea after saying it would be “hard to turn down” a move to Barcelona in the future. …

03/04/2026

Liverpool boost as Slot delivers Mo Salah fitness update

Liverpool have been handed a major boost as Arne Slot revealed that Mo Salah is fit and available for this weekend’s trip to Manchester…

03/04/2026

De Zerbi swayed by Spurs ‘ambition’ as new manager appointed

Roberto De Zerbi says he believes in Spurs’ ambition to achieve success after being appointed as the club’s third manager of the season. The…

31/03/2026

Chelsea star makes major Barcelona transfer admission

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella admits it would be “hard to turn down” Barcelona if they ever submitted a transfer bid for him. The 27-year-old…

31/03/2026

Tuchel verdict is ominous for Foden’s World Cup hopes amid midfield battle

Thomas Tuchel is nothing if not honest and his latest comments do not bode well for Phil Foden just months ahead of the FIFA…

28/03/2026

Casemiro reiterates stance on Manchester United future

Casemiro insists he will be leaving Manchester United at end of the season despite calls for him to stay for one more year. The…

28/03/2026

Klopp says all-time great Salah will go ‘unmatched’ at Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp says that Mo Salah will leave Liverpool as one of the club’s greatest ever players whose records will go unmatched. The Egyptian…

28/03/2026