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

Brennan Johnson of Spurs celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Doncaster Rovers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 24, 2025 in London, England.

Premier League

Spurs ‘open’ to selling £47m star amid Villa and Palace interest

Spurs are reportedly “open” to letting Brennan Johnson leave the club in the January transfer window amid interest from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. …

18/12/2025

Newcastle dealt injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash

Newcastle United have been dealt a big injury blow ahead of this weekend’s clash with Chelsea after Eddie Howe revealed Tino Livramento is “not…

18/12/2025

Chelsea boss a shock candidate for top Premier League job

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is “high” on Manchester City’s list of potential Pep Guardiola successors should he leave Eastlands next summer. Guardiola is contract…

18/12/2025

Carabao Cup semi-final draw, dates and TV channel

The Carabao Cup semi-final draw took place on Wednesday night after three teams booked their place in the last four this week. Holders Newcastle…

18/12/2025

Pep Guardiola singles out ‘exceptional’ Man City signing for praise

Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Rayan Cherki after the “exceptional” Man City star scored a “fantastic, fantastic goal” against Brentford. The Cityzens advanced to…

18/12/2025

The fastest goals in the Premier League so far this season

It’s been a hell of a time for early goals in the Premier League recently. The four fastest goals in the top flight this…

16/12/2025

Iraola: Bournemouth and Man Utd eight-goal thriller ‘had everything’

Andoni Iraola wasn’t sure if he wanted Bournemouth’s exhilarating encounter with Man Utd to end after coming away with a point at Old Trafford…

16/12/2025

Amorim laments Man Utd inability to close out ‘fun’ Bournemouth draw

Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure after Man Utd failed to beat Bournemouth despite scoring four goals at Old Trafford on Monday night. The…

15/12/2025

Chelsea boss makes key decision ahead of Cardiff City clash

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Cole Palmer will be rested for their League Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff City. The Blues travel…

15/12/2025