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

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

Arteta issues Saka injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka before the Leeds United match is “not too serious”. The winger had to…

02/02/2026

Arsenal make ‘no contact’ over Newcastle United transfer

Arsenal will not be signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali on Transfer Deadline Day, according to reports. The Italy international had been linked with…

02/02/2026

Liverpool close in on £60m transfer as medical booked

Liverpool have scheduled medical tests for Jeremy Jacquet ahead of his move to Anfield in the summer transfer window. The Reds have reportedly agreed…

02/02/2026

Liam Rosenior: I would have booed Chelsea first half too

Liam Rosenior admitted that he would have booed Chelsea for their first-half performance against West Ham United after their comeback victory on Saturday evening. …

31/01/2026

Bukayo Saka injury update issued after Arsenal star misses Leeds win

Mikel Arteta says that Bukayo Saka has “a little niggle” after he pulled out of Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road…

31/01/2026

Premier League rivals battle to sign Chelsea starlet as bid sent

Two Premier League clubs are reportedly battling it out to sign Tyrique George on loan from Chelsea in the January transfer window. The teenager,…

31/01/2026

Liverpool shut door on Inter Milan transfer amid Spurs interest

Liverpool will reportedly not allow Curtis Jones to leave Anfield in the January transfer window amid interest from Inter Milan. The Italian giants made…

31/01/2026

Arsenal dealt major blow as Saka injured in warm up

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka sustained an injury during the warm-up ahead of their Premier League clash with Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. …

31/01/2026