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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

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on September 28, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Bruno Guimaraes explains why he left Newcastle for Arsenal

The Brazilian midfielder has joined the Gunners on a four-year deal for £75 million.

08/08/2026

Palestra reveals how Alonso convinced him to join Chelsea

Palestra reveals how Alonso convinced him to join Chelsea

Chelsea signed the wing-back from Atalanta in a deal worth up to £48 million this summer.

08/08/2026

Rodri price tag revealed as Barcelona transfer bid rejected by Man City

Rodri price tag revealed as Barcelona transfer bid rejected by Man City

Barça and Real Madrid are interested in signing the World Cup-winning midfielder.

07/08/2026

Manchester United dealt transfer blow by Newcastle

Manchester United dealt transfer blow by Newcastle

The Red Devils have to reassess their options with just two weeks before the Premier League begins.

07/08/2026

The five biggest transfer fees ever paid for teenagers in football history

The five biggest transfer fees ever paid for teenagers in football history

Yan Diomande is now one of the most expensive teenagers ever after joining Real Madrid.

07/08/2026

Fantasy Premier League: 69 classic FPL team names ahead of 2026/27

Fantasy Premier League: 69 classic FPL team names ahead of 2026/27

Many are calling these the best FPL team names of all time. It's true.

07/08/2026

The most expensive African players as Diomande joins Real Madrid

The most expensive African players as Diomande joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid have signed the Ivorian winger for a club record £120m.

06/08/2026

UEFA refuse to take boot off Infantino’s neck following empty FIFA apology

UEFA refuse to take boot off Infantino’s neck following empty FIFA apology

The European confederation has reiterated its stance after Infantino retained "full support" of FIFA.

06/08/2026

Mo Salah completes shock move to Trabzonspor following Liverpool exit

Mo Salah completes shock move to Trabzonspor following Liverpool exit

The Egyptian winger left Anfield after a glittering nine-year career with the Reds.

06/08/2026

Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal departee as Everton seal £7m transfer

Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal departee as Everton seal £7m transfer

The Gunners have sold one of their fringe players to the Toffees.

06/08/2026