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

Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remonstrates with the Referee, Samuel Barrott, after Harvey Barnes (not pictured) of Newcastle United scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on November 22, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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‘Make it make sense’ – Man City fume over Newcastle United winner

Man City defender Ruben Dias raged over the decision to allow Harvey Barnes’ winner for Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday. The…

23/11/2025

Wolves boss Rob Edwards explains controversial Boro exit

Wolves manager Rob Edwards says he left Middlesbrough mid-season because he did not want to regret missing out on his dream job later in…

21/11/2025

Man United look to negotiate deal following Sesko injury

Man United manager Ruben Amorim says the club will try to delay Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo’s departures to AFCON after Benjamin Sesko was…

21/11/2025

Premier League clubs approve major rules change ahead of next season

Premier League clubs have voted to change the division’s financial rules which will come into effect from the beginning of the 2025/26 season. At…

21/11/2025

Arsenal injury update on Gabriel and Calafiori ahead of Spurs clash

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out of the North London Derby, while Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt to face Spurs in the…

21/11/2025

Iraola responds to Semenyo transfer speculation

Andoni Iraola says Antoine Semenyo “will continue to be” a Bournemouth player amid mounting speculation over the player’s future ahead of the January transfer…

21/11/2025

‘It starts now’ – Guardiola comments on title race with ‘impeccable’ Arsenal

Pep Guardiola says the “real season starts now” as Manchester City look to challenge Arsenal in the Premier League title race. While many expected…

21/11/2025

Salad cream, dog piss and an infected pimple – Five of the weirdest football injuries

Injuries are a hazard of the job for footballers, but not every injury occurs on the pitch during a match or while training. Top…

21/11/2025

Liverpool star returns as trio ruled out against Forest

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to return from injury against Nottingham Forest this weekend, but Florian Wirtz, Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have…

21/11/2025