Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

303 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.

Latest Articles by Neil Goulding

Nottingham Forest v Bolton Wanderers - Sky Bet Championship

Football

Exclusive: Forest Icon Martin O’Neill Backs Nottingham Forest to Secure Champions League Spot

Former Nottingham Forest player and coach, Martin O'Neill, is confident in the club's chances of securing a Champions League spot this season. With a strong defensive line and goal-scoring striker Chris Wood, Forest is aiming for success in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. O'Neill praises the team's new generation of players and fans, creating a positive buzz at the City Ground.

Neil Goulding

2025-04-24

Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Fatal Fury - Grand Arrivals

Boxing

Exclusive: Eddie Hearn Predicts Conor Benn Will "Spark Out" Chris Eubank Jr

Eddie Hearn is convinced Conor Benn will "spark out" Chris Eubank Jr in their upcoming London fight. Despite Eubank Jr's size advantage, Hearn believes Benn's speed and precision will secure victory. The rivalry between the two stems from their fathers' clashes in the 90s. Benn faced a suspension due to a banned substance but has since been cleared. Hearn predicts a quick victory for Benn in the upcoming match.

Neil Goulding

2025-04-23

Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2024 - Day Five

Snooker

Exclusive: Sheffield Confirms National Government Backing in Bid to Keep World Championships at the Crucible

National government, Sheffield City Council, and World Snooker have been in discussions about the future of the Snooker World Championship in Sheffield. With fears of the event moving overseas, former players and officials stress the importance of keeping the tournament at The Crucible. Plans are in place to potentially extend the contract and accommodate growing demand while maintaining the event's prestige and historical significance.

Neil Goulding

2025-04-22

Eubank Jr v Benn Press Conference

Boxing

Exclusive: Matchroom’s Frank Smith Caught Between Family and Fireworks Ahead of Eubank Jr vs Benn

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's grudge match, stemming from their fathers' feud in the 90s, is set to be explosive and short-lived. With emotions running high, the fight is predicted to be a three or four-round brawl by experts, making it an unmissable event for British boxing fans.

Neil Goulding

2025-04-23

World Championship Qualifiers 2025 - Day 5

Snooker

Exclusive: Ken Doherty Reveals Masterplan to Keep World Snooker Championship at Iconic Crucible

Former World Champion Ken Doherty has a masterplan to keep the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible, emphasizing the venue's historical significance and unique atmosphere. Doherty warns against moving the tournament overseas for increased ticket revenues and calls for prioritizing tradition. Talks ongoing as contract approaches expiration.

Neil Goulding

2025-04-22

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.