James Ridge
James Ridge is a freelance journalist based in the UK. He recently spent time with The United Stand as an online news editor and has covered the beautiful game from England’s eighth tier all the way to the Premier League.
Latest articles by James Ridge

Manchester United probing into striker search with fresh new details
By James Ridge published
Manchester United look set to bolster their forward line over the summer

Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes strong stance contract situation
By James Ridge published
Liverpool could be set to lose three of their most important players this summer

Newcastle United make huge offer for Liverpool star in major sign of intent: report
By James Ridge published
Newcastle United look set to make a major statement in the transfer window following Carabao Cup win

Former Arsenal star terminates contract after brain diagnosis
By James Ridge published
The former Arsenal player has been forced to call time on his playing career

Line-up quiz! Can you name Manchester United's XI from their 8-1 win away at Nottingham Forest in 1999?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Manchester United ran rampant at the City Ground, with one particular substitute grabbing all the headlines

'Alisson is still angry with me, he never understood. At the beginning, I protected him, he had to improve - and then we burned all the Brazilian goalkeepers here' Director reveals tough relationship with Liverpool keeper and eventual transfer
By James Ridge published
Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history at the time of the deal

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes stunning transfer talks revealed, with Ruben Amorim making emphatic claim
By James Ridge published
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has lifted the lid on rumours linking his captain with a move away from Old Trafford

'It's going to be a big summer - we want to increase the quality we need to get to the next step' Mikel Arteta makes exciting promise for Arsenal transfer plans
By James Ridge published
Arsenal look set for a transformative summer as they look to close the gap on Liverpool

Who are the commentators and pundits on the BBC this weekend?
By James Ridge last updated
Another round of FA Cup action returns to the BBC this weekend

Quiz! Can you name the players to have scored Premier League hat-tricks?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! We've mixed forgotten names with superstars for this quiz, but which of them have ever taken home a Premier League match ball?

'Silva managed to really maintain the desire to play attractive football, which was really hard over the years': Former Fulham talisman showers praise on 'impressive' Marco Silva
By James Ridge published
Fulham have an outside shot at securing European football for next season

Report reveals 10 Manchester United players leaving this summer
By James Ridge published
Manchester United look set for a major overhaul this summer as Ruben Amorim continues to make his mark

Tottenham cult hero calls retirement - to avoid 'painkiller dependency'
By James Ridge published
The former Tottenham player has announced his retirement following a remarkable career

'He pushed us. It was tough love, was tough love, but that's Thomas' Former player reveals that the new England manager will be HARD on his players
By James Ridge published
Thomas Tuchel made the perfect start to life as England manager in his first international break

Tottenham star Cristian Romero 'willing to do everything' to LEAVE: report
By James Ridge published
Tottenham Hotspur could be set to lose Cristian Romero this summer as transfer interest continues to build

Quiz! Can you name every Premier League champion... in just 90 seconds?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! The Premier League has been won by seven different teams across 33 years - can you name them all in order?

Manchester United make exciting teenager 'top priority' this summer: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United have their sights firmly locked on a player expected to become one of the world's best

Liverpool set for major PSR hit ahead of the summer: report
By James Ridge published
Liverpool's accounts are going to be hit with a PSR problem, with Arne Slot needing to rebuild his squad

How to watch Netherlands vs Spain: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge published
After the 2-2 draw on Thursday the stage is set for a great game in the Nations League - here's how to watch Spain vs Netherlands online, on TV, and for free.

How to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland: Live streams for Nations League Play-Off
By James Ridge published
Ireland have a one-goal cushion to protect to stay in UEFA Nations League B – here's how to watch Ireland vs Bulgaria online and on TV on March 23.

How to watch Croatia vs France: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge published
France need to overturn a two-goal deficit at the Parc des Princes on March 23 – here's how to watch France vs Croatia online, on TV, and from anywhere.

UEFA Nations League 2024/25: Format, fixtures, results, groups and everything you need to know
By James Ridge last updated
The UEFA Nations League is in its fourth iteration

How to watch Croatia vs France: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge last updated
It's one of the most exciting battles of the revamped Nations League knockout round – here's how to watch Croatia vs France online, on TV, and from anywhere.
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