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

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and Cole Palmer of Chelsea talk after he was substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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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

Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend

Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend as Mo Salah returned, Enzo Maresca made a cryptic complaint and Man City keep the…

15/12/2025

Maresca refuses to explain ‘worst 48 hours’ Chelsea rant

Enzo Maresca says he is “absolutely” committed to Chelsea, but refused to elaborate on his claim that he experienced the “worst 48 hours” of…

15/12/2025

Premier League Awards: Sunderland supremacy, sublime Sangare, rampant Rogers

Our Premier League Awards honour the best – and worst – of the weekend’s top-flight action, featuring Sunderland’s derby delight, Ibrahim Sangare’s masterclass and…

15/12/2025

Premier League Team of the Weekend: Ekitike, Rogers, Wilson

Our Premier League team of the weekend celebrates the best performances of the past two days, featuring a heavy dose of Nottingham Forest, Hugo…

14/12/2025

Sunderland boss celebrates ‘special’ derby win over Newcastle

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris hailed his “incredible” players after beating Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear Derby for the first time in a decade. …

14/12/2025

Phil Foden makes honest admission as Man City thrash Palace

Phil Foden admits that he was far from his best in the first half of Man City’s dominant win over Crystal Palace in the…

14/12/2025

Thomas Frank admits Forest drubbing ‘a step back’ for Spurs

Thomas Frank admitted that Spurs have “definitely” taken a “step backward” after they were comprehensively beaten by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on…

14/12/2025

Arteta slams ‘unacceptable’ Arsenal defending against Wolves

Mikel Arteta chastised his Arsenal players for “unacceptable” defending after they required a last-minute goal to beat Wolves at home on Saturday night. The…

14/12/2025