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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Premier League

Maresca makes cryptic Chelsea complaint after ‘worst 48 hours’

Enzo Maresca complained of a lack of support after enduring his “worst 48 hours” as Chelsea manager following Saturday’s win over Everton. Cole Palmer…

13/12/2025

Arne Slot closes book on Mo Salah saga as Liverpool beat Brighton

Arne Slot hopes he can now put the Mo Salah situation behind him after the winger helped Liverpool to victory over Brighton on Saturday. …

13/12/2025

Ekitike: It’s a blessing to play with Salah at Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike says it’s a “blessing” to play alongside Mo Salah, who he called a “great professional” and an example to the other Liverpool…

13/12/2025

Ekitike nets fastest goal as Salah makes Liverpool return

Hugo Ekitike scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season thus far before Mo Salah was introduced against Brighton on Saturday afternoon. The…

13/12/2025

Cole Palmer starts for Chelsea against Everton amid injury concern

Cole Palmer has returned to the Chelsea starting lineup to face Everton in the Premier League amid concerns over his groin injury. The playmaker…

13/12/2025

Mo Salah returns for potential final Liverpool appearance

Mo Salah has been returned to the matchday squad by Arne Slot ahead of what might be his final appearance for Liverpool against Brighton…

13/12/2025

Cole Palmer injury makes no ‘sense’ to Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says “there’s no sense” to the groin injury afflicting star player Cole Palmer. The playmaker missed over two months of…

13/12/2025

30 of the most iconic football photos ever taken: Pele, Maradona, and Pickles the dog

Football photos have managed to capture some of the most memorable and iconic moments in the sport’s history in a ways that have ensured…

11/12/2025

Slot says Liverpool ‘cannot accept’ Salah accusations amid standoff

Arne Slot says that Liverpool “cannot accept” the kind of comments that Mo Salah made about his current situation at the club. The Egyptian…

09/12/2025

Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out Premier League return as Real Madrid pressure mounts

Xabi Alonso would not rule out the possibility of managing in the Premier League in the future if he were to leave Real Madrid. …

09/12/2025