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.
Latest Articles by Neil Goulding

Boxing
Exclusive: Avid Man Utd Fan Crolla Backing Amorim to Succeed at Old Trafford
British boxing rising star, Will Crolla, a devoted Man Utd fan, is backing coach Amorim to revive the club's fortunes. With United struggling, Crolla is confident in Amorim's abilities but urges the club to support him. Crolla, with a perfect record of 7-0, is set to fight again in March.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-27

Boxing
Exclusive: Top Trainer Jamie Moore Predicts Greatness for “People’s Champion” Pat Brown
Former GB Olympian Pat Brown, prepared by trainer Jamie Moore, is set to become the 'People's Champion' of British boxing. With public appeal and technical skills, Brown's professional debut is highly anticipated. Promoter Eddie Hearn has tipped him for stardom, headlining his upcoming fight.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-25

Football
Exclusive: Alexander Isak Would Turn Down Shearer’s Iconic Number 9 Shirt, says Ex-Magpies Defender
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak is in top form, scoring 19 goals in 24 Premier League games. Despite the iconic number 9 shirt, he would decline it for now. Aged 25, he aims for more success after joining an elite group of players with 50 Premier League goals. His impressive performances boost team confidence and results.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-24

Football
Exclusive: Former Celtic Boss Martin O'Neill Shocks Fans with Brutal Critique of Rangers
Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill expresses shock at how poorly Rangers are performing, highlighting their recent struggles and exit from the Scottish FA Cup. He believes Celtic’s dominance is largely due to Rangers’ decline, with a growing gap between the fierce rivals in the SPL.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-24

Football
Exclusive: West Brom Striker Isaac Price Determined to Fire Baggies Back to the Top
Isaac Price is determined to help West Brom gain promotion to the Premier League after signing in January. The former Everton player is grateful for his experience in the top flight and is enjoying his time with the Baggies as they aim for a return to the big time.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-25

Football
Exclusive: Ashley Barnes Backs Burnley’s Double Bid for FA Cup Glory and Premier League Return
Ashley Barnes believes Burnley can challenge for both promotion and an FA Cup run. As they prepare to face Preston, Barnes is eager to contribute more to the team. Despite being sparingly used in the Championship, he hopes to make an impact in the upcoming FA Cup match.
Neil Goulding
2025-02-27
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.