Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

385 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

Wales v Korea Republic - International Friendly

Football

Exclusive: Wales Shot-Stopper Danny Ward Looking For Way Back to Premier League

Wales and Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward is seeking a return to the Premier League after being released by the Foxes. The 31-year-old, linked with Leeds United and Burnley, is set to become a free agent and is open to offers in the Championship as he looks to finish his career on a high.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

Southampton FC v Brentford FC - Premier League

Football

Exclusive: New Spurs Boss Thomas Frank Plots Move for Brentford Ace Yoane Wissa

New Spurs boss Thomas Frank is set to raid former club Brentford for star forward Yoane Wissa. The DR Congo international scored 19 goals last season and has one year left on his contract. Spurs' Champions League football offer could lure him away. Brentford may struggle to keep hold of him.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

Newcastle United FC v Ipswich Town FC - Premier League

Football

Exclusive: Ipswich Town Boss Kieran McKenna Wanted by Brentford Following Departure of Thomas Frank to Spurs

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is wanted by Brentford following Thomas Frank's departure to Spurs. McKenna is the Bees' top choice, with Sean Dyche and Steve Cooper also being considered. Brentford are eager to secure a new manager before the transfer window opens. McKenna is excited about the opportunity to work with a squad aiming for European football.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

Sheffield United v Bristol City - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final Second Leg

Football

Exclusive: Liam Rosenior and Rubén Sellés on Sheffield United’s Radar if Chris Wilder Departs

Sheffield United may consider Liam Rosenior or Ruben Selles as replacements for Chris Wilder. New owners COH Sports prefer AI over human scouts for transfers, causing disagreements. Wilder's success and popularity may not save him from potential dismissal. Selles and Rosenior are potential candidates, with Rosenior reluctant to leave Strasbourg. The use of AI in recruitment has led to Wilder questioning its effectiveness.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

West Ham United FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC - Premier League

Football

Exclusive: Bournemouth Join Everton in Race to Sign West Ham Full-Back Vladimír Coufal

Bournemouth is ready to bid for West Ham full-back Vladimir Coufal amid interest from Everton. The Cherries hope to lure the experienced defender to the Vitality Stadium as they aim to strengthen their defense. Coufal, who is set to leave West Ham, has attracted interest from multiple clubs after an impressive season.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

Norwich City FC v Bristol City FC - Sky Bet Championship

Football

Exclusive: New Norwich Boss Liam Manning Eyes Reunion with Bristol City's Anis Mehmeti

New Norwich City boss Liam Manning is set to raid former club Bristol City for top talent, with forward Anis Mehmeti targeted. The Albanian winger impressed last season and could provide the firepower Norwich need to make a Premier League return. Manning is eager to reunite with Mehmeti as he aims for a successful season ahead.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-13

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.