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: Liverpool Join Man Utd in Race to Bring Conor Gallagher Back to England
Liverpool is ready to challenge Manchester United for Conor Gallagher's signature. United are keen to bring the Atletico Madrid star back to the Premier League. Gallagher's value has increased, making him a target for top clubs. His future may depend on his World Cup selection. Liverpool and United are both vying for the 25-year-old's services.
Neil Goulding
2025-12-04
Football
Exclusive: Newcastle and Brighton Set for January Battle Over Hungarian Starlet Alex Tóth
Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion are both interested in Hungarian wonderkid Alex Toth, with a potential January transfer looming. The 20-year-old midfielder is impressing, attracting attention from top clubs. Juventus has also shown interest in the player. A fee of £5-10 million has been suggested.
Neil Goulding
2025-12-02
Football
Exclusive: Burnley Can Mix It with the Best in the Premier League, says Zian Flemming
Burnley striker Zian Flemming is confident his team can compete in the Premier League. His goals have been key and he is enjoying working under manager Scott Parker. The Dutchman is relishing the challenges of top-flight football and aims to help his team avoid relegation.
Neil Goulding
2025-12-01
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.