Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

80 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

Matthew Godden and Callum O'Hare

Football

Exclusive: Callum O’Hare Reveals How Pop Star Tom Grennan Tried to Block His Sheffield United Transfer

Pop star Tom Grennan forgives Callum O’Hare for leaving Coventry City to join Sheffield United. Despite Grennan’s plea to stay, O’Hare completed a free transfer move to Bramall Lane. The two remain friends, even though they’ll be rivals when Coventry faces Sheffield United.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-25

Steve Bruce is attending the Sky Bet League 2 match between Notts County and Salford City

Football

Exclusive: Former Manchester United Stalwart Steve Bruce Backed for Managerial Return

Stephen Clemence, new Barrow AFC boss, supports his mentor Steve Bruce's return to football management, highlighting Bruce's experience and impact.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-22

 Stefan Teitur Thordarson of Iceland Looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round

Football

Exclusive: Stefan Thordarson Aims to Infuse Preston North End with Icelandic Resilience

Icelandic international Stefan Thordarson brings Scandinavian resilience to Preston North End, aiming for success in the Championship after memorable victories on the international stage. Thordarson, from a football-centric family, embraces the challenge of English football, inspired by Iceland's hardworking mentality.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-22

Snooker Legend Ray Reardon Passes Away at 91: A Tribute to the Six-Time World Champion

Snooker

Snooker Legend Ray Reardon Passes Away at 91: A Tribute to the Six-Time World Champion

Snooker legend Ray Reardon dies at 91; six-time world champion remembered fondly.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-20

Image for Pep Guardiola

Football

Exclusive: Ex-City Player Advises FA Against Appointing Pep Guardiola as England Boss, Favours Eddie Howe

Former England and Manchester City defender Keith Curle thinks the FA will be making a grave mistake if they ask Pep Guardiola to succeed Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-19

Blackpool's Albie Morgan

Football

Albie Morgan: Blackpool's Pre-Season in Spain Crucial for Team Unity

Albie Morgan highlights Blackpool's pre-season trip to Spain as essential for team unity and bonding. Despite a setback against AFC Fylde, the focus remains on integrating new signings and preparing for a successful League One campaign.

Neil Goulding

2024-07-18

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.