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

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United speaks to Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, after leaving the pitch due to an injury during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on September 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Premier League

Howe makes Isak transfer admission ahead of Liverpool clash

Eddie Howe admitted that Newcastle United are trying to adapt to life without Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool in the summer transfer…

30/01/2026

Thomas Frank reveals Spurs tried to sign £64m winger

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Spurs tried hard to sign Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window. The winger had been linked with a…

30/01/2026

Champions League bracket in full as Chelsea face potential Premier League clash

The stage is set for the Champions League knockout phase after UEFA completed the play-off draw on Friday. The 16 participating teams who finished…

30/01/2026

Champions League play-off draw as Mourinho reunited with Real again

Jose Mourinho will face off against former side yet again as Real Madrid and Benfica were paired together in the UEFA Champions League play-off…

30/01/2026

Champions League state of play: What every Premier League team needs on final day

The final day of the UEFA Champions League league phase is upon us and all six Premier League teams could be heading straight into…

28/01/2026

Cole Palmer ‘happy’ at Chelsea amid Man Utd transfer rumours

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior insists that Cole Palmer is “happy” at Stamford Bridge and hit out at people trying to “unsettle” the club since…

27/01/2026

Liverpool can still do ‘very special things this season’

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists his team are still capable of achieving something “very special” despite enduring a disappointing campaign to date. The Reds…

27/01/2026

‘We’re going to win it’ – Arteta makes promise to Arsenal fans following Man Utd defeat

Mikel Arteta insisted that Arsenal have the conviction to win trophies this season following last weekend’s setback against Manchester United. The Gunners lost 3-2…

27/01/2026

Slot ‘expects’ Robertson to stay at Liverpool amid Spurs links

Arne Slot says he “expects” Andy Robertson to remain at Liverpool beyond the January transfer window despite being linked with moves to Spurs and…

27/01/2026

Chelsea snubbed as Aston Villa win Juventus transfer battle

Chelsea have reportedly missed out on signing Juventus outcast Douglas Luiz in the January transfer window after Aston Villa agreed a deal. The Blues…

27/01/2026