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

International

Tuchel lauds England’s ‘mini Valverde’ as fringe players assessed

Thomas Tuchel compared James Garner to Fede Valverde after making his international debut in Friday’s draw with Uruguay as the England boss gave his…

28/03/2026

Arsenal injury worry as England star spotted in a brace

Arsenal will be sweating over the fitness of Noni Madueke after the winger was spotted wearing a brace following England’s draw with Uruguay on…

28/03/2026

Tuchel reacts to boos aimed at Ben White on England return

Thomas Tuchel says he hopes Ben White’s performance on his return to England duty will win the fans over after the Arsenal man was…

27/03/2026

Maguire slams ‘ridiculous’ penalty decision and bizarre Ugarte situation

Harry Maguire was left dumbfounded by the referee’s decision to award Uruguay a late penalty against England on Friday night. The Three Lions were…

27/03/2026

Olise transfer ruled out as Bayern chief mocks Liverpool spending

Michael Olise will not be joining Liverpool in the summer transfer window after Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness ruled it out categorically. The 24-year-old…

27/03/2026

Tuchel explains decision to omit Alexander-Arnold from England squad

Thomas Tuchel has explained the reasoning behind his decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his latest England squad. The German coach called up…

27/03/2026

Roy Hodgson makes shock return to management at 78

Roy Hodgson has made a sensational return to football management at the age of 78 after being installed as the interim boss at Bristol…

27/03/2026

Mo Salah to leave on a free transfer following Liverpool agreement

Mo Salah will leave Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer, despite having a year left on his contract. The Egyptian winger dropped…

24/03/2026

Mo Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Mo Salah has confirmed that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season. The Egyptian winger made the announcement in a…

24/03/2026

‘Grumpy’ Arsenal star’s return from injury ‘within reach’

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could make his return from injury after the international break. The midfielder has been recovering from a knee issue he…

24/03/2026