Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

227 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

Manchester United win Charity Shield 1993

Football

Exclusive: Paul Parker Slams Manchester United's Lack of Quality and Urges January Reinforcements

Former Manchester United player Paul Parker is concerned about the lack of quality in the team hindering their Premier League success. He urges the club to strengthen in the transfer window to restore glory. Parker reflects on previous success under Sir Alex Ferguson and criticizes recent struggles with managers and leadership.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-15

Leeds United FC v Hull City AFC - Sky Bet Championship

Football

Exclusive: Spanish Striker Mateo Joseph Backing Leeds to Win Premier League Promotion

Spanish striker Mateo Joseph is determined to help Leeds United secure promotion to the Premier League. He praises coach Daniel Farke for improving the team's performance, expressing confidence in his ability to score more goals and become a fan favorite at Elland Road.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-15

Newcastle United FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Football

Exclusive: Emile Heskey Hails Salah as ‘Irreplaceable,’ and Calls for Urgent Liverpool Contract Talks

Liverpool legend Emile Heskey urges the club to secure new deals for top players including Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Heskey emphasizes the importance of retaining key players for future success. New boss Arne Slot has impressed, leading Liverpool to the top of the Premier League.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-15

Boxing In Sheffield - Callum Simpson v Steed Woodall

Boxing

Exclusive: Callum Simpson Dreams of All-South Yorkshire Boxing Showcase

Callum Simpson, British super middleweight champion, hopes to organize an all-South Yorkshire boxing event featuring top talent like Smith, Bostan, and Cameron. Despite strained relations between promoters, potential cooperation could lead to a blockbuster show, with Simpson expressing excitement at the prospect.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-13

Boxing In Sheffield - Callum Simpson v Steed Woodall

Boxing

Exclusive: Dubois Family Double Act Unlikely to Feature on Same Card

World heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and his sister Caroline, a rising star in women's boxing, are unlikely to appear on the same fight card. Caroline holds the WBC's interim belt and aims to unify titles. The siblings prefer to pursue their own success rather than be a package deal.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-14

MrQ Masters Snooker 2024 - Day Eight

Snooker

Exclusive: Doherty Left “Deeply Disappointed” at O’Sullivan’s Shock Masters Withdrawal

Snooker legend Ken Doherty expresses disappointment over defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan’s last-minute withdrawal from the Masters. O’Sullivan, an eight-time winner, cited medical reasons for his decision, leaving fans and fellow players shocked. Aussie Neil Robertson will replace him in the tournament, set to take place from January 12th to 19th.

Neil Goulding

2025-01-10

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.