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

Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh defender Gareth Bale (L) vies with Inter Milan's Brazilian defender Maicon (R) during their UEFA Champions League group A match against Inter Milan at White Hart Lane, in London, on November 2, 2010.
The San Siro enjoyed a thrilling game back in 2010

By James Ridge Published

QUIZ! Tottenham came out second best in a thriller at the San Siro - but one superstar impressed in particular

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Lucas Moura celebrates scoring a dramatic late winning goal for Tottenham in the 2018/19 Champions League semi-final second leg match against Ajax
Quiz! Can you name every Tottenham Hotspur have faced in European competitions since 2000?

By James Ridge Published

QUIZ! Tottenham have provided plenty of iconic European moments over the years

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Jose Mourinho delivered the Europa League to Manchester United in 2017
Line-up quiz! Can you name the Manchester United line-up from the 2017 Europa League final against Ajax?

By James Ridge Published

QUIZ! Manchester United lifted the Europa League trophy in Jose Mourinho's first season at the club

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Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City, 2024
Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol privately revealed the toughest defence City have ever faced... and it isn't Arsenal

By James Ridge Published

Manchester City's attacking force is rarely outdone by another team's defence

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Match goalscorers Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United celebrate with a treble salute after the UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich v Manchester United at the Nou camp Stadium on 26 May, 1999 in Barcelona, Spain. Bayern Munich 1 Manchester United 2.
Manchester United hero Sir Alex Ferguson was no stranger to success on the continent

By James Ridge Published

QUIZ! Manchester United have had plenty of success in Europe since the turn of the millennium

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville reacts prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brentford FC at London Stadium on February 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Gary Neville pips Gary Lineker to become Britain's most influential face in football, according to new game

By James Ridge Published

Gary Neville takes the crown as Top Trumps ranks British sports television personalities

Coaches & Managers
AFC Wimbledon's pitch was left in a state of disrepair ahead of their game with Newcastle United
Newcastle United make remarkable offer following League Cup postponement

By James Ridge Published

AFC Wimbledon's pitch was left in a state of disrepair ahead of their game with Newcastle United

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Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth.
Manchester United set for swoop for 'the next Sergio Busquets': report

By James Ridge Published

Manchester United look set to bolster their ranks with an exciting youngster

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Jude Bellingham in action for Real Madrid against former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid eyeing move for English wonderkid: report

By James Ridge Published

Real Madrid look set to add another young English talent to their ranks

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A graphic showing Ranked! The top ten greatest saves of all time and Emi Martinez in the background
Ranked! The 10 greatest saves of all time

By James Ridge Published

Where did David Raya's double-salvo rank among our greatest saves of all time?

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Potential Arsenal target Florian Wirtz of Germany plays the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Arena on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.(Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)
Arsenal touted to land Florian Wirtz as potential midfield upgrade: report

By James Ridge Published

Arsenal could be set for an audacious swoop for one of Europe's most exciting talents

Transfer
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal on the side line during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Do Arsenal have what it takes to win the title? I still have my doubts, I still think they’re a little bit too emotional at times: Goalkeeping legend assesses Mikel Arteta's title chances ahead of Manchester City clash

By James Ridge Published

Arsenal have narrowly missed out on the passed two Premier League titles

Coaches & Managers
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos Group Holdings Plc, following a Bloomberg Television interview at The Grenadier pub in London, UK, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. "If you're in the automotive world, you've got a responsibility to try and improve the world's carbon footprint," Ratcliffe said.
Manchester United given go-ahead to secure long-term target: report

By James Ridge Published

Manchester United could be set to swoop for a former transfer target

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Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City checks on Kevin De Bruyne who is injured during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at Etihad Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Eight players to MISS Manchester City vs Arsenal early title decider

By James Ridge Published

Manchester City take on Arsenal at the Etihad this weekend with a number of key players missing for either side

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Northern Ireland fans during their game against Poland
GAA President backs Euro 2028 venue following Casement Park snub

By James Ridge Published

The Northern Irish FA remain positive of hosting games at Euro 2028

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General view of Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United vs Bournemouth in December 2023.
Manchester United set to knock down Old Trafford following Sir Jim Ratcliffe U-turn: report

By James Ridge Published

Manchester United owners INEOS look set to go back on their decision regarding Old Trafford

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Manchester City Team group (br) Erling Haaland, Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, (fr) Savinho, Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne before the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Manchester City face banishment from 'all competitions' if found guilty of 115 charges

By James Ridge Published

Manchester City's lengthy battle with the Premier League has now begun court proceedings

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Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi snubbed Liverpool's advance to remain in Spain
Liverpool AREN'T in talks with Martin Zubimendi, following incredible hoax

By James Ridge Published

Liverpool appeared to have wrestled back control of their unsuccessful summer pursuit - alas, it wasn't to be

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Manuel Akanji, with the Manchester City fourth shirt inset
Manchester City star Manuel Akanji reveals struggles adjusting to new Oasis kit

By James Ridge Published

Akanji kept a clean sheet against Inter last night in Manchester City's opening game of their Champions League campaign

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England.
'The English media always attacked me, 'you're just a prima donna with your ponytail' - then I scored that goal. Oh my god...' Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the moment that he silenced the English press

By James Ridge Published

Zlatan Ibrahimovic silenced plenty of critics in the English media - with just one goal

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Jamie Carragher looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on March 31, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
'He was like a God. But I was disappointed: he was the Jose Mourinho before Mourinho, everywhere he went he won and got the job done' Liverpool star Jamie Carragher opens up on the England manager who underwhelmed him

By James Ridge Published

The Liverpool hero received an unlikely call-up to the 2010 World Cup

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Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after scoring for Sevilla against Celta Vigo in March 2024.
Sevilla ultras spark 'Manchester United-inspired' protests

By James Ridge Published

The Manchester United fanbase has been touted as inspiration for Sevilla's latest protests

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Ranked! The 50 greatest 'Barclaysmen' in Premier League history
Ranked! The 50 greatest 'Barclaysmen' in Premier League history

By Joe Mewis Published

The Premier League's streets will certainly never forget this half-century of cult heroes, who we still adore almost two decades on

Coaches & Managers
Manchester Untied stadium Old Trafford
Argentine legend reveals Manchester United interest

By James Ridge Published

One icon of Argentina almost joined Manchester United - but for things to work out rather differently

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Puma Manchester City fourth kit 2024/25
Revealed: The incredible stats behind Manchester City's latest kit release

By James Ridge Published

Manchester City unveiled the new strip this week to a fantastic reception

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