Joe Mewis
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.
Latest articles by Joe Mewis

‘I received offers from Bolton and Newcastle, but they didn’t progress far. Then Leeds came in – I saw it as a chance to experience a new league and country’: How World Cup winner Roque Junior ended up at Leeds United
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Leeds United thought they had pulled off a transfer coup when they landed World Cup winner Roque Junior in 2003

‘He’ll still be playing at 40 at a good level because he’s in such good shape and looks after himself so well. He does everything to be a top professional’: Ex-Liverpool coach insists Mohamed Salah has plenty more miles in the tank
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Salah is enjoying one of his most prolific seasons to date, despite uncertainly over his Liverpool future

‘Winning in Tokyo is very dear to my heart. The man of the match got a free car and Phil Neville ran on pretending to drive one! Ryan Giggs had it in the end’: Mark Bosnich looks back at Manchester United's 1999 Intercontinental Cup victory
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United were the only English team to ever win the old Intercontinental Cup back in 1999

'My dad was a big West Ham fan. I scored at Upton Park once for Arsenal – my dad was in the home end and he was like, "What are you doing, son?"' Ray Parlour on growing up a West Ham supporter
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal legend Ray Parlour was a boyhood West Ham fan but never got the chance to turn our for the Hammers

The full Champions League draw 2024/25
By Joe Mewis last updated
The Champions League draw has been made for the knockouts

Quiz! Can you name every Premier League top three ever in order?
By Joe Mewis published
QUIZ! We're after every 1-2-3 since the dawn of the Premier League - founded on this day 33 years ago

'I could have gone to Manchester United - and I think that transfer made me into the goalkeeper I am today' Thibaut Courtois opens up on botched Red Devils move
By Joe Mewis published
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has spoken to Rio Ferdinand about just how close he came to signing for Manchester United

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand delivers three-word verdict on Ruben Amorim's future
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League table

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know
By Joe Mewis last updated
Women's Euro 2025 kicks off next year - and England's Lionesses will try and defend their European Championship title in Switzerland

Everton’s new stadium has opened - with an insult already delivered to the Toffees by a Liverpool fan
By Joe Mewis published
Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium hosts its first test event - and one aspect did not go to plan

Why Leeds United's 2-1 win last night helps Liverpool chasing the title
By Joe Mewis published
Hey, Liverpool fans: Leeds United reclaimed top spot in the Championship with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Sunderland on Monday night - and it might just aid your title credentials...

Manchester United to hire Paris Saint-Germain man in bid to fix chaos behind the scenes: report
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are reportedly set to make another key off-the-pitch appointment

Liverpool manager Arne Slot branded an 'unruly spoilt brat, unaccustomed to dealing with adversity' in shocking rant: report
By Joe Mewis published
An explosive end to Liverpool vs Everton at Goodison Park saw the Reds boss issued with a red card

Neymar in talks to shockingly cut Santos homecoming short: report
By Joe Mewis published
Brazil forward Neymar returned to his boyhood club last month, but could soon be on his way back to Europe

'I only felt happy when I drank. I was hungover when I arrived for training. And if I feared arriving too late, so I didn’t sleep and went to training still drunk' The tragic story of Adriano and his off-field battles
By Joe Mewis published
Adriano was tipped to be a cross between Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - but suffered with depression instead

'I was in the spotlight of big clubs: Arsenal was concrete and Manchester United was concrete - but Feyenoord was the dream' Star name drops Premier League clubs as having fought for his signature
By Joe Mewis published
A former Dutch youth international has been looking back at his decision to snub two Premier League big hitters

'I'm not at the point where I think it’s the wrong decision for Manchester United to appoint Ruben Amorim because he’s come into a mess - but THIS decision is a big concern for me' Red Devils legend highlights major issue with Portuguese boss
By Joe Mewis published
Ruben Amorim has been at Manchester United for three months and already experienced plenty of ups and downs

Two major international transfer windows are still open that could have Premier League ramifications
By Joe Mewis published
The winter window shut in the UK last week, but other leagues are still open for business

Who are the commentators and pundits on Amazon Prime for Manchester City vs Real Madrid tonight?
By Joe Mewis published
Two European heavyweights meet in their Champions League play-off first leg tonight, but who will be in the commentary box?

Chelsea facing major £25m summer transfer headache: report
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea may have had a quiet January transfer window, but one of their big summer moves may catch up with them at the end of the season

Liverpool report: Virgil van Dijk wants to leave, with three offers on the table
By Joe Mewis published
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is into the final months of his contract at Anfield

Arsenal squad members keep appearing cult US TV show
By Joe Mewis published
Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted Arsenal stars in a highly-rated Apple TV+ show

Manchester United looking to sign ANOTHER left-back: report
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are still looking to bring in another addition down the left, on top of January signing Patrick Dorgu
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