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

A Spurs fan looks dejected during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England.

Bundesliga

Five big clubs in grave danger of relegation this season

The phrase “too good to go down” is being tested like never before, with several big clubs in Europe at risk of suffering relegation…

24/03/2026

Klopp rubbishes Real Madrid links but won’t rule out return to football

Jurgen Klopp has branded reports linking him to the Real Madrid as “nonsense”, but suggested that he could return to football management in the…

24/03/2026

Premier League clubs who have won a major trophy more recently than Arsenal

Eight teams have tasted glory since the Gunners' last success

22/03/2026

Everton inflict ‘most disappointing’ Chelsea defeat on Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior admitted that Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League was his “most disappointing” game since taking the job. …

21/03/2026

Slot makes honest Liverpool admission following Brighton defeat

Arne Slot admits that Brighton were worthy winners against Liverpool on Saturday as his side fell to a 10th Premier League defeat this season. …

21/03/2026

Hugo Ekitike injury update after Liverpool star subbed off early vs Brighton

Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the first half of Liverpool’s defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. The…

21/03/2026

Manchester United in contract talks with key duo

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has confirmed that the club are in contract talks with both Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. Maguire’s current deal…

21/03/2026

Carrick ‘baffled’ by Man Utd penalty call against Bournemouth

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick was left perplexed after his side were denied a second penalty during the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Friday…

21/03/2026

Six talking points from Tuchel’s England squad announcement

England boss Thomas Tuchel has named a huge 35-man squad ahead of international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium. With the FIFA…

20/03/2026

Why Alexander-Arnold and Watkins aren’t in the England squad

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins have both been left out of the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming international break. The Three…

20/03/2026