Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

509 Articles

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

UEFA Youth LeagueAZ Alkmaar U19 v Manchester City O19

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

Liverpool FC v Ipswich Town FC - Premier League

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

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025

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.