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 City talks to sign Lionel Messi revealed, following Pep Guardiola conversation bombshell
By James Ridge published
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's chat with Lionel Messi has been shared

‘Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich didn’t want me to join Arsenal – I’m grateful that he let me go’: Former Blues star reveals what really happened in cross-London move in 2015
By James Ridge published
Chelsea lost a fan-favourite to Arsenal in 2015, but former owner Roman Abramovich tried his best to make sure he didn't leave

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca makes crucial decision in Cole Palmer controversy
By James Ridge published
The Chelsea manager has been forced to step in and resolve the issue

Gary Neville names the surprise two players who used to beat him for speed
By James Ridge published
Attackers rarely got the better of Gary Neville in his prime

Manchester United make move for struggling England international: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United look set to offer the England international a chance to resurrect his career

Newcastle make sensational offer for Anthony Gordon replacement: report
By James Ridge published
Newcastle are working on a potential replacement for their electric wide man

Arsenal close to signing star perfectly suited to Mikel Arteta’s side: report
By James Ridge published
Arsenal are looking to further bolster their title-contending squad

Chelsea reach agreement for £34m deal, following contract rejection: report
By James Ridge published
Chelsea look to be rapidly closing in on securing the big-money move

Manchester United pre-season turns into disaster, despite latest game ending in victory
By James Ridge published
Manchester United have already suffered set backs before the start of the Premier League season

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has clear plan for star-studded attack next season - but it doesn't include £60m man
By James Ridge published
The Real Madrid boss appeared to overlook the exciting young talent

Manchester City to sell 22-year-old for €25m - despite him not even having played a first team game for the club: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester City could be set to profit from an exciting youngster who is yet to make his debut

'Ricardo Calafiori is a real defender unlike Oleksandr Zinchenko': Former Arsenal defender makes BRUTAL assessment on Ukrainian - and even aims a dig at David Raya
By James Ridge published
The former Arsenal defender pulled no punches in his review

Manchester United want Liverpool academy graduate as part of bold deal: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United have cast an eye over a former fierce rival

Fulham to complete stunning triple signing worth £60m: report
By James Ridge published
Fulham look set to confirm an impressive trio of incomings

Tottenham to revive career of highly-rated forward: report
By James Ridge published
Tottenham look set to bolster their already impressive attacking ranks

Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses key player’s future, as exit rumours ramp up
By James Ridge published
Liverpool continue to manage exit rumours circling a key talent this summer

Manchester United plotting move for England youth star: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United are eyeing another exciting youngster to join their academy ranks

Chelsea ‘working on’ key summer transfer - with negotiations ongoing: report
By James Ridge published
Chelsea are edging closer to confirming their seventh signing of the summer

Euro 2024: Who is Cole Palmer's girlfriend?
By James Ridge last updated
Who is Cole Palmer's girlfriend? Here's everything you need to know about the England star's other half

Euro 2024 injuries: Every player missing the tournament
By James Ridge last updated
Euro 2024 injuries have already piled up pre-tournament - and there's no end to them just yet

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo showing no sign of slowing down, after incredible stat emerges
By James Ridge published
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy reason with his physical capabilities

"That was the aim": Harry Kane reflects on England bore draw
By James Ridge published
England faltered once more at Euro 2024 despite topping group C, but Harry Kane isn't too disappointed with the result

‘We look really basic’: Gary Neville offers scathing review of England’s first half performance against Slovenia
By James Ridge published
Gary Neville has taken a swing another underwhelming England showing
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