
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

‘Now I can understand how crazy joining Real Madrid was, going there so young, with all of that attention and pressure. I didn’t think about it too much back then’ Martin Odegaard opens up on joining Real Madrid as a 15-year-old
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish giants won the race for the young Norwegian in 2015

‘How often do you get the chance to win a club’s first-ever trophy? That was a very special day’ Bolo Zenden on what it meant to fire Middlesbrough to their first-ever trophy
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Dutchman scored the decisive goal when Boro beat Bolton in the 2004 League Cup final

‘Manchester United needed a manager who understood the club’s culture. David Moyes arrived with a small-club mentality and made poor decisions’ Nani on why Red Devils struggled after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Moyes was the chosen one when Sir Alex called time on his 26-year Manchester United career in 2013

‘I was really close to choosing Arsenal when I was younger. I was having steak with Arsene Wenger and thought, “Is he going to judge me if I eat the fries?”’ Martin Odegaard on almost joining Arsenal as a teenager
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The young Odegaard was one of Europe’s most sought-after players

You Ask The Questions: Fabinho answers YOUR questions
By Joe Mewis published
You Ask The Questions is back, as we put your posers to Fabinho

‘The level of scrutiny and criticism will be the main difference for Liam at Chelsea. This is the big league and everyone is watching’ David Prutton on Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea biggest challenge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The new Chelsea boss worked as a pundit before beginning his managerial career

‘Sunderland were going places under Roy Keane, but when the results dipped, he was off’ Phil Bardsley on his former Man United team-mate’s Black Cats managerial stint
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Republic of Ireland skipper entered the world of management with the Black Cats in 2006

‘The 2007 Champions League Final was a missed opportunity for Liverpool. That Milan defeat still hurts me today’ Bolo Zenden on his huge Anfield regret
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool came up short against Milan in the 2007 Champions League final, two years after the Miracle of Istanbul

‘Playing with Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez at Manchester United was like a PlayStation game’ Nani on being part of the Red Devils’ all-action forward line
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United had a potent attacking corps between 2007 and 2009

‘We complement each other, and with time you just keep getting better. The connection becomes strong and that helps you adapt to each other’ Martin Odegaard details why the Gunners have a complete midfield
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Martin Odegaard believes the Arsenal midfield ticks all the boxes of a title-winning side

‘To be captain here is something I’m really proud of – for this amazing club, this amazing team and this amazing manager’ Martin Odegaard on wearing the Arsenal armband
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Norwegian was named Arsenal club captain ahead of the 2022/23 season

‘The way he sees football – his tactical awareness, his understanding of what’s needed to change a game – it’s something I’ve never seen before’ Martin Odegaard on his admiration for Mikel Arteta
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Mikel Arteta signed the Norwegian for Arsenal in 2021

‘We focus on small details, and every day is about getting better. Over time, I really believe that’s the right way to do it. That’s why I believe this is going to be our year’ Martin Odegaard on why it’s Arsenal’s year
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Gunners skipper believes his side will break their run of second-place finishes this term

Why Cristiano Ronaldo has gone 'on strike' at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr as reason for unhappiness revealed
By Joe Mewis published
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was missing from Al-Nassr's clash against Al-Riyadh

Ex-Liverpool man says Jarrod Bowen should be Anfield transfer target
By Joe Mewis published
The in-form West Ham forward has caught the eye of another former Hammer

Liverpool agree contract termination on transfer deadline day
By Joe Mewis published
The Reds youngster will return home after an underwhelming spell away from the club

Crystal Palace club-record transfer at risk of collapse as deadline day delivers latest January window blow
By Joe Mewis published
The Eagles have endured a hectic January transfer window that is set to go to the wire

Crystal Palace fail in Liverpool transfer hijack: report
By Joe Mewis published
The Eagles are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements and have moved for a Liverpool-linked defender

Is Bukayo Saka injured this week? Arsenal winger fitness update ahead of Chelsea Carabao Cup showdown
By Joe Mewis published
The England attacker limped out of the warm-up prior to Arsenal's victory over Leeds United on Saturday

Is Mikel Merino injured? Arsenal midfielder fitness update ahead of Carabao Cup semi-final second leg
By Joe Mewis published
The versatile Arsenal midfielder suffered a foot injury during his side's defeat to Manchester United

Former Newcastle United favourite cancels contract following off-field incident
By Joe Mewis published
The ex-Magpies star has abruptly parted company with the club he joined in the summer

Liverpool star dealt new £60m kick in the teeth amid fresh injury woe
By Joe Mewis published
Arne Slot's side have made a major move in the transfer window as one young star continues on the comeback trail

‘I was next on the plane for England’s 2002 World Cup squad, but I’ve got no complaints about only winning one England cap’ David Dunn reflects on his Three Lions career
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City playmaker won a single cap for his country

‘Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona was one of the best teams ever, but we had something they didn’t – we were the first Barca side to win the European Cup’ Michael Laudrup compares his Barca Dream Team side to Pep’s juggernaut
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Before Pep's iconic side, there was the Barca 'Dream Team' in the early 1990s

‘People wanted Ronaldo banned at the start of the World Cup – it was disrespectful to a player who’s put Portugal on the map. FIFA treated him fairly’ Maniche on Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card controversy
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The ban following Ronaldo’s red card against Ireland was suspended by FIFA
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