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

Premier League

Sandro Tonali ‘committed’ to Newcastle following Arsenal transfer rumours

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe insists that Sandro Tonali is “committed” to the club after he was linked with a move to Arsenal on…

04/02/2026

Declan Rice: Arsenal have ‘desire and fire’ to finally win trophies

Declan Rice insists that Arsenal have what it takes to go one step further and win trophies after reaching the League Cup final. The…

03/02/2026

Arteta: Arsenal ‘have been waiting years’ for a cup final

Arsenal have reached the League Cup final after beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Kai Havertz scored on…

03/02/2026

Five Premier League transfers that failed on Deadline Day

Transfer Deadline Day brings with it a flurry of action from Premier League clubs trying to get deals over the line, but many are…

03/02/2026

The most expensive Premier League deals in the January transfer window

It was not the most exciting January transfer window we can remember, but Premier League clubs were nonetheless responsible for the most expensive deals…

03/02/2026

McNeil ‘heartbroken’ after being ‘left in the dark’ over failed Palace transfer

Dwight McNeil was “toyed with” and “left in the dark” with “no communication” on Deadline Day when his transfer to Crystal Palace fell through…

03/02/2026

Transfer Deadline Day: Every deal completed by Premier League clubs

The January transfer window slammed shut in customary fashion on Deadline Day, albeit without much fanfare from Premier League clubs. The drama of Jean-Philippe…

03/02/2026

Arsenal gazumped as Spurs seal Deadline Day transfer

Spurs have beaten Arsenal to the signing of teenage prospect James Wilson on Transfer Deadline Day. The Gunners were engaged in talks with Hearts…

02/02/2026

Why Mateta transfer collapsed as Strand Larsen nears move

Jean-Philippe Mateta was poised to join AC Milan until a devastating revelation scuppered his Deadline Day transfer. Crystal Palace had agreed to sell the…

02/02/2026

Xabi Alonso ‘expected’ to be on Man City shortlist to replace Guardiola

Xabi Alonso is reportedly “expected to feature” on a three-man shortlist to replace Pep Guardiola when he eventually leaves Manchester City. Guardiola’s current contract…

02/02/2026