
Chris Nee
Chris is a Warwickshire-based freelance writer, Editor-in-Chief of AVillaFan.com, author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Northern Premier League Midlands Division club Coventry Sphinx.
Latest articles by Chris Nee

Premier League issues statement after Manchester City found to have frequently ‘breached’ rule
By Chris Nee published
Manchester City have been slapped with a sanction for flouting Premier League Rule L.33

Friday Football Quiz, episode 68: Can you get 20 correct answers?
By Chris Nee published
QUIZ! 20 questions to help begin the weekend in style!

Aston Villa coach to leave, in a huge blow to club's plans: report
By Chris Nee published
Aston Villa are now left with a void to fill, following the blow of losing a backroom man

Quiz! Can you name every England player to have been to three or more tournaments?
By Chris Nee published
QUIZ! Three Lions on 77 shirts. How many can you name?

Liverpool owners take new stadium development into consideration as part of multi-club ownership plans: report
By Chris Nee published
Fenway Sports Group has ‘turned its attention’ to Madrid club

Manchester United ticket price categorisation sparks a stinging response from supporters who were ‘not properly consulted’
By Chris Nee published
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust speaks out over ticket prices after an atrocious Premier League season

Big Liverpool promise broken with Jurgen Klopp’s blessing after ‘long conversation’ with Pep Guardiola
By Chris Nee published
Key Manchester City coaching appointment contradicts sentimental commitment to Klopp

Liverpool report: Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa have agreed to double-exit, ahead of forward signing
By Chris Nee published
Liverpool are ready to send forwards Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa to Serie A, with replacements on the way

When is the Premier League winter break in 2025/26?
By Chris Nee published
The Premier League winter break returns, well, this winter, as the full schedule for the new season is announced

Premier League fixtures difficulty REVEALED: Arsenal have tough start, with Aston Villa handed a favourable first six matches
By Chris Nee published
Villa finish with back-to-back fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester City so they'll need to start quickly

The Greatest Football XI of All Time - according to FourFourTwo
By Chris Nee published
Unplayable. Unstoppable. Unrealistic? Maybe. But this is football’s Greatest XI of All Time

Manchester City star Kyle Walker makes Tottenham Hotspur admission that might upset fans
By Chris Nee published
Kyle Walker looks like leaving Manchester City this summer after a hugely successful career in the northwest

Why is Jobe Bellingham going to Borussia Dortmund?
By Chris Nee published
Newly promoted Premier League midfielder is close to a move to Germany. But why?

Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon open to sensational 'dream transfer': report
By Chris Nee published
Magpies winger could be in line for a shock move and report claims he’s willing to listen to an offer

New Tottenham signing reveals there are 'many more' Spurs fans than Arsenal in North London
By Chris Nee published
Spurs are the biggest club in North London, says Spurs player

How to watch Spain vs France: Live stream details for Nations League semi-final in Stuttgart
By Chris Nee published
Watch from anywhere in the world as the Nations League finals continue with the European champions in action

‘He showed his backside to the nation’: Football's ultimate journeyman has retired
By Chris Nee published
After three decades and more than 50 transfers, 46-year-old striker finally hangs up his boots

No Earps, no Bright and no Kirby: England’s troubled preparations made clear by Sarina Wiegman’s Euro 2025 squad
By Chris Nee published
Lionesses planning hit by retirements and withdrawals but Wiegman’s 23-player squad must now focus on the job

How to watch Paraguay vs Uruguay: Live stream details for crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier in Asuncion
By Chris Nee published
Watch from anywhere in the world as Paraguay and Uruguay look to take a huge step towards qualification for next year's World Cup

Arsenal release statement on Thomas Partey future
By Chris Nee published
Contract update at the end of the season clarifies midfielder’s situation as 20 players leave the club

How to watch Ecuador vs Brazil: Live stream details for South American World Cup 2026 qualifier in Guayaquil
By Chris Nee published
Watch from anywhere in the world as Ecuador have an opportunity to secure qualification for next year's World Cup

How to watch Chile vs Argentina: Live stream details for must-win World Cup 2026 qualifier in Santiago
By Chris Nee published
Watch from anywhere in the world as Chile welcome already qualified Argentina with no margin for error Watch from anywhere in the world as Chile welcome already-qualified Argentina with no margin for error

Quiz! Can you name the five biggest transfer fees for every year of the 2000s?
By Chris Nee published
QUIZ! 50 moves to remember in this titanic transfer quiz. Can you name them all?

'I was on my own on my birthday, crying on my bedroom floor. I think it was feeling of having all the pressure of the football club on your shoulders' Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up after hitting rock bottom
By Chris Nee published
Dominic Calvert-Lewin revealed the challenges of injuries and relegation battles in the last years of Goodison Park
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