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Ben McAleer

@benmcaleer.bsky.social
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Freelance content creator and editor. I don’t appreciate being paraphrased. Now, I choose my words very deliberately.

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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🆕 for @fourfourtwo.com 📝 Mathys Tel, Mathys Tel, Mathys Tel… 👇 www.fourfourtwo.com/person/playe...
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Mathys Tel is Tottenham Hotspur's worst ever signing
Forget David Bentley, Darren Bent, Tanguy Ndombele...
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🆕 for @fourfourtwo.com 📝 Mathys Tel, Mathys Tel, Mathys Tel… 👇 www.fourfourtwo.com/person/playe...
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Mathys Tel is Tottenham Hotspur's worst ever signing
Forget David Bentley, Darren Bent, Tanguy Ndombele...
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🆕 for @fourfourtwo.com 📝 Tottenham Hotspur need to forget their £185m midfield duo – Roberto De Zerbi must build his midfield around another guy 👇 www.fourfourtwo.com/person/playe...
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Tottenham Hotspur need to forget their £185m midfield duo – Roberto De Zerbi must build his midfield around another guy
Why Spurs should ditch their shiney new toys for now, and turn to an old favourite to get them up and running again
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🆕 for @fourfourtwo.com 📝 Tottenham Hotspur need to forget their £185m midfield duo – Roberto De Zerbi must build his midfield around another guy 👇 www.fourfourtwo.com/person/playe...
fourfourtwo.com
Tottenham Hotspur need to forget their £185m midfield duo – Roberto De Zerbi must build his midfield around another guy
Why Spurs should ditch their shiney new toys for now, and turn to an old favourite to get them up and running again
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🆕 for @barclayswslbot.com 📝 Kirsty Hanson's Spurs debut brace is a sign of things to come... 👇 www.wslfootball.com/news/wsl/kir...
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Kirsty Hanson's Spurs debut brace is a sign of things to come | BWSL | WSL Football
The Scotland international scored 42.9% of Aston Villa's goals last season. Two on her Tottenham debut suggest north London suits her just fine.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🏹 Julio Enciso 🤤 Savio 🧤 Emi Martinez 📊 Time for the Premier League gameweek three stat leaders for Dragon Football 👇 dragonfc.co.uk/r/8kZvpV
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🏹 Julio Enciso 🤤 Savio 🧤 Emi Martinez 📊 Time for the Premier League gameweek three stat leaders for Dragon Football 👇 dragonfc.co.uk/r/8kZvpV
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🆕 for Examiner Sport - And then there were four 🇪🇺 #UCL semi-final preview looking at the four remaining teams battling for Europe's top honour www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
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And then there were four: the inside line on Champions League semi-finalists
PSG play Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals with the first legs to be played this week
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social - PSG need Vitinha fit and firing on all cylinders for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Vitinha analysis: PSG midfield metronome’s availability key in Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich
Why the Portuguese midfielder’s control, press resistance and tempo-setting could decide this Champions League semi-final.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This is a really good article about Spurs and serves to highlight Johan Lange’s incompetence www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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How bad analytics built a Tottenham team that might get relegated
Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
🆕 Recap of today’s Premier League in The Sunday Wrap www.premierleague.com/en/news/4629...
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Sunday Wrap: Man City heap pressure on Arsenal ahead of title showdown
City win 3-0 to go six points behind Gunners, while Spurs are defeated in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
🆕 Recap of today’s Premier League in The Sunday Wrap www.premierleague.com/en/news/4629...
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Sunday Wrap: Man City heap pressure on Arsenal ahead of title showdown
City win 3-0 to go six points behind Gunners, while Spurs are defeated in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
📝 latest instalment of Loan Watch for @livescore.bsky.social takes a look at Carl Rushworth’s Coventry performances www.livescore.com/en/news/foot...
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Loan Watch: Carl Rushworth Shines as Coventry Push for Promotion | Brighton Decision Looms
Loan Watch: Carl Rushworth’s standout form is driving Coventry’s promotion charge, leaving Brighton with a major decision over their future No.1 goalkeeper.
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Gail @spacegirlgail.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
For my Spurs fan mutuals here is @benmcaleer.bsky.social talking about how Mikey Moore’s loan spell at Rangers is going (includes quotes from my *kid) *not actually a kid www.livescore.com/en/news/foot...
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Loan Watch: Tottenham Wonderkid Mikey Moore Impresses at Rangers Amid Spurs Return Talk
Loan Watch focuses on Tottenham teenager Mikey Moore as the 18-year-old shines on loan at Rangers. With five goals in the Scottish Premiership, Spurs face a big decision over his role next season.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on Viktor Gyokeres after his two-goal salvo in Sunday’s North London Derby www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Viktor Gyokeres analysis: How Arsenal’s striker found his form to shine in North London Derby
Explore how Arsenal’s striker turned his season around, scoring crucial goals, dominating play, and helping the Gunners secure a vital North London Derby win.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
He’s just like us 😍
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
John Heitinga leaving Spurs already?
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Still wondering why Thomas Frank hasn’t been sacked yet…
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
independent.co.uk
Why Conor Gallagher does not address Tottenham’s elephant in the room
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher to address their dwindling options in midfield
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
independent.co.uk
Why Conor Gallagher does not address Tottenham’s elephant in the room
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher to address their dwindling options in midfield
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Give the December award to Thomas Frank IMO
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DC @dc.com · 11/12/2025
Look out. #Supergirl lands in theaters and IMAX June 26.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on Arsenal’s ‘Mr Dependable’, Mikel Merino www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Mikel Merino analysis: How Arsenal’s unlikely frontman has become Arteta’s most reliable attacking force
Mikel Merino has emerged as Arsenal’s most reliable forward, delivering goals, assists and midfield control as he leads Arteta’s attack.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Tottenham analysis: Dire attacking numbers reveal a team drifting toward crisis
Spurs’ false league position hides deep structural flaws as Frank’s passive system delivers minimal creativity, heavy losses and growing pressure ahead of a brutal run of fixtures.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season... www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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PSG analysis: Dominance masking a growing attacking decline
PSG’s dominance in possession is no longer translating into goals, as Luis Enrique’s side struggles to break down deep blocks amid key injuries and growing pressure from Marseille and Lens.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social www.squawka.com/en/features/...
squawka.com
Tottenham analysis: Dire attacking numbers reveal a team drifting toward crisis
Spurs’ false league position hides deep structural flaws as Frank’s passive system delivers minimal creativity, heavy losses and growing pressure ahead of a brutal run of fixtures.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season... www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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PSG analysis: Dominance masking a growing attacking decline
PSG’s dominance in possession is no longer translating into goals, as Luis Enrique’s side struggles to break down deep blocks amid key injuries and growing pressure from Marseille and Lens.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Pep Guardiola at 1000: 10 iconic matches at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City
Pep Guardiola reaches 1,000 games as a manager. We revisit 10 iconic matches that defined his legendary career at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Pep Guardiola at 1000: 10 iconic matches at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City
Pep Guardiola reaches 1,000 games as a manager. We revisit 10 iconic matches that defined his legendary career at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
🎉 Sink your teeth into the latest issue of MOTD Mag on Apple News! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 There’s some excellent England content in there if I do say so myself 👇 t.co/Tfi5WAZHfc
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https://apple.news/ISv1ikkXTS8mdG8r4_8jKKA
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Jurrien Timber analysis: Why Arsenal’s right-back is the best in the Premier League
Jurrien Timber is thriving in Arsenal’s backline, combining elite defensive numbers with attacking output to emerge as the Premier League’s best right-back in 2025-26.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Jurrien Timber analysis: Why Arsenal’s right-back is the best in the Premier League
Jurrien Timber is thriving in Arsenal’s backline, combining elite defensive numbers with attacking output to emerge as the Premier League’s best right-back in 2025-26.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Wrote about Antoine Semenyo being really, really good at football for @squawka.bsky.social www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Antoine Semenyo analysis: Why Spurs and Chelsea Are Circling Bournemouth’s MVP
With six goals and three assists, Antoine Semenyo is at the heart of Bournemouth’s rise — and drawing attention from Premier League giants.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray in the #UCL tonight first.com/sports-betti...
first.com
Galatasaray vs Liverpool tips, predictions, team news, best bets
Liverpool host Champions League Rivals Galatasaray in matchweek 2 with, Salah, Van Dijk, Icardi and Slot plus football bookmaker offers and bonuses
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com on how West Ham may fare with Nuno at the helm starting with tonight's game at Everton first.com/news/sports-...
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Nuno replaces Potter at West Ham: Latest odds & relegation chances
West Ham sack Graham Potter and appoint Nuno Espirito Santo. Get the latest odds for their clash vs Everton, relegation chances, and top-half finish.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
🆕 for the Irish Examiner on Cristhian Mosquera's start to life for Arsenal. The signing of the summer? www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
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Have Arsenal snapped the bargain of summer in unheralded Mosquera?
Cristhian Mosquera arrived at Arsenal from Valencia in the summer to little fanfare.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com looking at the next Premier League manager to leave markets first.com/news/sports-...
first.com
Next manager to leave odds: Latest odds & favourites to be next manager sacked
Next manager to leave odds: We break down the latest sack race odds, frontrunners like Graham Potter and Ruben Amorim, and who could be out the door next.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash first.com/sports-betti...
first.com
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea tips, predictions, team news
Champions League matchday 1 Bayern Munich vs Chelsea betting tips on 17 September at the Allianz Arena plus UCL bookmaker offers and welcome offers
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social on Michael Olise’s start to the season ahead of Bayern vs Chelsea tonight www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Michael Olise analysis: In-form Bayern Munich star to give Chelsea a Champions League nightmare
Chelsea return to Munich to face Bayern, with former target Michael Olise in top form and ready to test the Blues' backline in a high-stakes Champions League clash.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash first.com/sports-betti...
first.com
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea tips, predictions, team news
Champions League matchday 1 Bayern Munich vs Chelsea betting tips on 17 September at the Allianz Arena plus UCL bookmaker offers and welcome offers
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🆕 for Examiner Sport on the Premier League signings champing at the bit to make their UCL debut for their new side (£) www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
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10 stars straining at the leash to take on Europe's best in the Champions League
The international break is over, and after the weekend’s domestic action; we’re gearing up for the return the Champions League. Here's 10 that’ll hope to hit the ground running in their first European...
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social looking at Arsenal’s strength in depth and whether it is enough to claim a first Premier League title in over 20 years www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Arsenal analysis: Do the Gunners finally have the depth to get over the line in the Premier League?
Arsenal have dealt with one of their biggest problems in recent years. The Gunners now have squad depth capable of challenging for the title.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com looking at the next Manchester United manager odds with Amorim under pressure at Old Trafford first.com/news/sports-...
first.com
Next Man Utd manager odds: Glasner favourite to replace Amorim
Who will be the next Man Utd manager? Amorim is under fire, and Glasner leads the betting odds. See the full list of potential replacements, plus bookmaker sign up bonuses.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social running through the Premier League team of the week for gameweek 4 www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Premier League TOTW Gameweek 4: Newcastle new boy Woltemade leads the charge
Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the season as Mohamed Salah struck a late penalty at Burnley on Sunday. However, it was two other Reds stars who make the cut in the Premier League team of the...
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com looking at the outside picks to make England's 2026 World Cup squad first.com/sports-betti...
first.com
England World Cup 2026 squad odds: Madueke, Rashford & Spence among value picks
We break down the top value betting picks to make Tuchel’s 2026 squad - including Rashford, Madueke, Spence, and more. Plus football bookmaker welcome bonuses.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com looking at the outside picks to make England's 2026 World Cup squad first.com/sports-betti...
first.com
England World Cup 2026 squad odds: Madueke, Rashford & Spence among value picks
We break down the top value betting picks to make Tuchel’s 2026 squad - including Rashford, Madueke, Spence, and more. Plus football bookmaker welcome bonuses.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Giovanni Leoni's suitability for Liverpool following his summer arrival from Parma www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Liverpool analysis: Can Giovanni Leoni step up after Marc Guehi deal collapses?
Giovanni Leoni analysis as the young Italian defender looks to fill the void left by the collapse of Marc Guehi's move to Anfield.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Giovanni Leoni's suitability for Liverpool following his summer arrival from Parma www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Liverpool analysis: Can Giovanni Leoni step up after Marc Guehi deal collapses?
Giovanni Leoni analysis as the young Italian defender looks to fill the void left by the collapse of Marc Guehi's move to Anfield.
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social on Ange Postecoglou and what he’ll bring to the City Ground following his Nottingham Forest appointment www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Nottingham Forest analysis: What does Ange Postecoglou bring to the City Ground?
Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as new Nottingham Forest manager. But what does the Australian bring to the City Ground?
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Ben McAleer @benmcaleer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🆕 on FIRST.com looking into the next France manager market after they took another step closer to the 2026 Workd Cup on Tuesday night first.com/news/sports-...
first.com
Next France manager odds: Who replaces Didier Deschamps?
Analysing the candidates to replace France manager Didier Deschamps in 2026, including Zidane, Southgate, Klopp, Mourinho plus bookmaker offers.
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