
Joe Mewis
For more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.
Latest articles by Joe Mewis

‘It was Cole’s idea to play twice in a day. He cleared it with Pep and wanted to play. He was brilliant and made no mention of sharing a pitch with Rodri and Phil Foden’ Why Cole Palmer played twice in one day
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EXCLUSIVE The Chelsea man could not get enough when he was coming through the ranks at Manchester City

‘I couldn’t speak with Mourinho when I left Roma – maybe one day we’ll have the chance to sit down, and he can truly explain what happened’ Pedro reflects on his Jose Mourinho split
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EXCLUSIVE The World Cup winner left Mourinho’s Roma for cross-town rivals Lazio in 2021

‘I wasn’t happy and planned my escape from Gareth Southgate’s Middlesbrough. I ignored my club’s calls because I was angry they’d sent me there. I went to Chelsea instead’ Nemanja Matic on his trial with Boro
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EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder on how he could have ended up playing under Gareth Southgate

‘Alex Ferguson asked me to walk out with Manchester United at the FA Cup final - I was a kid and was like, ‘It would be pretty cool though, dad?’ but my dad said no!’ Joe Cole on how he could have ended up alongside Red Devils legends
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EXCLUSIVE The future England international could have had a front row seat for a memorable FA Cup final

‘Jose Mourinho said I had a good face and an ugly face but I had no problem with how honest he was. Playing for him was like joining a cult’ Joe Cole on playing for the Special One at Chelsea
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EXCLUSIVE Joe Cole spent three seasons playing under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

‘To be honest, I thought I’d win the Premier League at Manchester United. Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and David de Gea were there, Bastian Schweinsteiger had just signed…’ Red Devils flop on his expectations moving to Old Trafford
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EXCLUSIVE Manchester United’s post-Fergie era saw plenty of talented players come and go without winning major honours at Old Trafford

‘It’s crazy to think I was linked with Barcelona, but you can’t let yourself dwell on these things’ Max Aarons opens up on his Camp Nou move that never happened
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EXCLUSIVE The Bournemouth defender was wanted by the Catalan side back in 2020

‘Jamie Carragher would be lying on the changing room floor exhausted after every game and every training session. That was something I’d never seen before’ Liverpool goalkeeper on why Carra ‘went so far’ for the Reds
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The iconic Liverpool defender turned out 737 times for the Reds

This is where Mohamed Salah will go in January: Liverpool star's potential destinations ranked
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With the January transfer window around the corner, Mohamed Salah hit out at Liverpool and Arne Slot following the 3-3 draw at Leeds United

Cesc Fabregas in line for Manchester City, following hint from Italy on next move: report
By Joe Mewis published
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City runs until 2027 and succession planning will be underway at City

Real Madrid's stance on Xabi Alonso's future laid out after Los Blancos booed off ahead of Manchester City showdown
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Madrid have won just two of their last seven matches in all competitions

EIGHT players missing for Arsenal v Club Brugge, including key Gunners quartet
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Arsenal are in the midst of an injury crisis, with three first-choice centre-backs all out

How to watch the FA Cup third-round draw: TV and live stream coverage details
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One of the best weekends of the English football calendar is almost here

You Ask The Questions: Marcelo answers YOUR questions
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You Ask The Questions is back, with Marcelo in the hot seat

Liverpool board's Arne Slot stance revealed following Mohamed Salah's explosive rant: report
By Joe Mewis published
The Liverpool forward unleashed a remarkable outburst following Saturday's 3-3 draw at Leeds United

‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer

‘When I agreed to make my documentary, I went up to Anfield and met Kenny Dalglish. His only rider was some Irn-Bru and a Dairy Milk’ Asif Kapadia on making his Kenny Dalglish documentary
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EXCLUSIVE The director has previously documented the likes of Ayrton Senna, Diego Maradona and Amy Winehouse

‘Everyone talks about the final, but for me, the best feeling was that Juve game in Turin, it’s up there with winning it, because nobody beat Juve away, ever. Certainly not after going 2-0 down in 11 minutes.’ Nicky Butt on THAT Juventus win
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EXCLUSIVE Manchester United's historic 1999 treble would not have happened without the classic Champions League semi-final win over the Italian giants

‘A guy went, ‘If I give you something, can I have a selfie with it?’ He pulled his f**king glass eye out and said, ‘Can you hold that?’ Paul Gascoigne on his greatest fan encounters
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EXCLUSIVE Gazza has been the subject of adoring fans for almost four decades

‘When West Ham came in for me, I didn’t have to think twice about it – I wanted the transfer at all costs’ Felipe Anderson on his time with the Hammers
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EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian international joined West Ham for a club record in 2018

‘I’m still hugely grateful to Celtic. People may say, "Well, Kenny wanted to move away", but that’s where it all began for me' Kenny Dalglish on his decision to join Liverpool
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EXCLUSIVE The Scotland icon made the move south of the border in August 1977

‘I didn’t actually mind playing on the left - but with England it was different, I just wasn’t enjoying playing for England. Do I regret stopping early? Yeah, I probably do’ Paul Scholes on why he REALLY retired from international duty
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United midfielder turned out 66 times for the Three Lions

‘I caught this snake, put it in a plastic bag and put it in Roberto Di Matteo’s pocket after training. Then I asked if he could lend me some money, so he’d put his hand in his pocket…’ Paul Gascoigne on his best pranks
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EXCLUSIVE You were never safe when sharing a dressing room with Gazza…
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