Favourite Football Team
Man Utd
Favourite Footballer
Eric Cantona
Favourite Football Ground
Old Trafford
Favourite Sporting Memory
1999 Champions League Final
Favourite Sports Movie
Seven Deadly Sins: My pursuit of Lance Armstrong
Fun Fact
I like my toast buttered on all four corners
Neil has been a journalist for longer than he'd care to remember, having written for national newspapers and respected publications for over 25 years. For the last three years he has worked freelance for BBC Sport, working on the production desk as a sub-editor and also as a writer, covering a whole range of sports.
latestArticlesBy Neil Goulding

Football
Exclusive: Man City Starlet Max Alleyne Wanted by Blackburn and Sheffield United
Manchester City's talented prospect Max Alleyne is wanted on loan by Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers. City is ready to let the 20-year-old defender leave for regular football. Despite interest from Borussia Dortmund, Alleyne is considering a Championship move to showcase his skills. He is eager to break into City's first team with the support of manager Pep Guardiola and recognition of his father Mark's influence on his career.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-29

Football
Exclusive: Federico Chiesa Loan Exit on Cards as Fulham and Celtic Join Race for Liverpool Winger
West Ham and Celtic eyeing Liverpool and Italy winger Federico Chiesa on loan. Despite interest from Atalanta, Chiesa may leave to secure regular football. The 27-year-old Euro 2020 winner is part of Liverpool's long-term plans but may go on loan due to limited playing time.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-29

Football
Exclusive: Newcastle Add Nicolas Jackson to Striker Shortlist Amid Isak Exit Fears
Newcastle United is eyeing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who could be lured away by Liverpool. While Isak's future is uncertain, Jackson's modest salary and availability make him an attractive option. The Magpies are also considering other targets, including Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa, to fill the void left by Isak. If Isak leaves, Newcastle will look to reinvest any fee received into two new attackers to strengthen their squad.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-29
Neil Goulding
Neil is a regular football contributor for the Daily Mirror, including a host of other mainstream publications including the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Star and The Sun, as well as a string of Sunday titles such as The Sunday Mirror, Sunday Express, Star on Sunday and Mail on Sunday. He has also worked in PR throughout his career, whether that being as a press officer or for leading PR firms representing clients from various sporting backgrounds.