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

Chelsea set to miss out on long-term transfer target: report
By James Ridge published
Chelsea had been publicly courting the forward for the past two seasons

Chelsea considering swap deal for wantaway Premier League star: report
By James Ridge published
Chelsea's busy summer window shows no sign of ending early

Ranked! 5 Italians who struggled in the Premier League
By James Ridge published
More Italian managers have won Premier League titles than any other nationality - players, though? Just the one...

Ranked! The 20 best Premier League goalkeepers ever
By James Ridge published
Who are the best goalkeepers ever to grace England's top flight? Here are the custodians who have stood out in over three decades at the top

Premier League: Who is the referee and VAR for Brentford vs Crystal Palace?
By James Ridge published
Who will take charge of Brentford's clash with Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season?

Premier League: Who is the referee and VAR for Chelsea vs Manchester City?
By James Ridge published
Who will take charge of Chelsea's clash with Manchester City on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season?

Premier League: Who is the referee and VAR for West Ham vs Aston Villa?
By James Ridge published
Who will take charge of West Ham's clash with Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season?

Manchester United backed to win Premier League AHEAD of Arsenal and Liverpool
By James Ridge published
Manchester United have been backed for success despite a poor showing last campaign

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

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

Quiz! How many questions can you get right in our 'Van or no Van' Netherlands quiz?
By James Ridge published
The Netherlands are one of football's international powerhouses, but how much do you know about them?

Manchester United edging closer to first summer signing: Report
By James Ridge published
Reports suggest Manchester United are moving forward with their first signing of the Ineos era

Todd Boehly's Chelsea: A timeline of chaos
By James Ridge published
Chelsea haven't left the headlines since Boehly took charge

Declan Rice leaps to team mate's defence amid Euro 2024 criticism
By James Ridge published
Declan Rice has offered support to his under-fire compatriot

Line-up quiz! Can you name the Spain line-up from the Euro 2012 final against Italy?
By James Ridge published
Our latest quiz takes you back to 2012 when Spain were the undisputed dominant force in international football

Newcastle star set to stay as clock ticks on release clause expiry: Report
By James Ridge published
Newcastle's prized asset looks set to stay at St. James' Park beyond the summer

Quiz! Can you name every player to score at Euro 2020?
By James Ridge published
Euro 2020 saw a record number of goals scored, but how many can you remember?

Quiz! Can you name Scotland's top 40 appearance holders since 2000?
By James Ridge published
We're looking for the players with the most Scotland caps since 2000

Euro 2024: Who is Kylian Mbappe's girlfriend?
By James Ridge published
So who is Kylian Mbappe's girlfriend? The Real Madrid star is set to be the player to watch at the tournament

Manchester United accelerating defender chase despite Branthwaite agreement: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United are set to face competition from Europe's biggest clubs

'I've had enough!': Ronaldinho explains why he won't watch Brazil at Copa America 2024
By James Ridge published
Brazil legend Ronaldinho says he won't watch his national team at the Copa America

Arsenal exits loom as three BIG players leaving in coming weeks: report
By James Ridge published
Arsenal look set to kick start their summer clear-out
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