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
Football
Exclusive: Mason Greenwood Eyeing Premier League Return After Rebuilding Career Abroad
Former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood is eyeing a Premier League return after resurrecting his career in France. Despite a troubled past, he has been in top form at Marseille and is eager to prove himself again in England with clubs interested in his goal-scoring prowess.
Neil Goulding
2025-11-25
Football
Exclusive: Former Norwich Manager Johannes Hoff Thorup Linked to MLS Move Amid Chicago Fire Interest
Former Norwich City Manager Johannes Hoff Thorup is eyeing up a potential job with MLS team Chicago Fire. Sources say he has been in talks with the team following their recent playoff exit. Known for his innovative coaching style, Thorup is seen as a good fit for the team as they aim to build a strong squad for their new stadium. If the Fire job does not pan out, Thorup's representatives will explore other opportunities in North America.
Neil Goulding
2025-11-25
Football
Exclusive: Former Northern Ireland International Grant McCann Backs Country to End 40-Year World Cup Wait
Former Northern Ireland international Grant McCann believes his country can end their 40-year wait for a World Cup appearance by beating Italy in the playoffs. Despite the tough draw, McCann is optimistic about Northern Ireland's chances, citing their history of upsets. He hopes to see the team make new memories on football's grandest stage next summer.
Neil Goulding
2025-11-21
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.