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: Chris Wilder Emerges as Shock Contender for Leicester Job After Sheffield United Exit
Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is reportedly eyeing a return to management with Leicester City. Wilder, known for his promotion winning credentials, has admirers at Leicester City and could potentially replace Ruud van Nistelrooy. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is also seeking a job with The Foxes, amid financial troubles at Hillsborough.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-02
Football
Exclusive: Everton Turn to Kyle Walker-Peters After Missing Out on Kenny Tete
Exclusive: Everton working hard to sign free agent and former Saints and Spurs full-back Kyle Walker-Peters after missing out on Kenny Tete. Walker-Peters, released by Southampton, is wanted by Wolves, Sunderland, and West Ham. Boss Moyes prioritizing right-back position with hopes of securing the 23-year-old ahead of new season.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-02
Football
Exclusive: Rangers and Wrexham Eye Move for Unpaid Sheffield Wednesday Star Josh Windass
Rangers and Wrexham are set to swoop for unsettled Sheffield Wednesday striker Josh Windass, who has not been paid for two months due to financial crisis at the club. Windass wants security for next season and is one of many disgruntled players looking to leave amid an embarrassing predicament at the Owls.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-02
Boxing
Exclusive: Bradley Rea Reveals He Was Close to Retirement Before Becoming European Champion
Bradley Rea, the European Light-Heavyweight Champion, was on the brink of retirement before his recent title win. Struggling for opportunities, he overcame a crisis of confidence and is now eyeing lucrative fights. He reflects on his journey and aims to face British champion Joshua Buatsi next.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-03
Football
Exclusive: ‘You Can’t Replace De Bruyne’ – Former Boss Horton Warns City Face Tough Road Ahead
Former Manchester City manager Brian Horton is confident the club will bounce back next season despite missing star Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola's squad has been bolstered with new recruits and Horton believes they have the quality to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title. Despite challenges, City's recruitment in recent years has been praised, and Horton believes they will come good again under Guardiola's leadership.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-03
Football
Exclusive: Arsenal Midfielder Sambi Lokonga Attracts Interest from Brentford, Forest and Fulham
Brentford and Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Albert Lokonga in a £10million deal. Despite interest from Fulham, Lokonga is open to a move for regular playing time after struggling for opportunities at Arsenal. He is seeking stability and a chance to showcase his qualities on the pitch.
Neil Goulding
2025-07-02
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.