
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

Liverpool appear to have decided contract stance over Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, with stats playing their part
By Chris Nee published
Senior Liverpool stars will be out of contract in the summer and FSG ‘will not allow emotion to dictate their negotiations’

‘We’ve been through a lot together’: Mat Sadler and Walsall aim to hold their nerve in unexpectedly dramatic promotion fight
By Chris Nee published
Walsall were miles clear at the top of League Two. Now, they’re starting to find the grit they need to succeed after their advantage was eroded.

Introducing semi-automated offside technology mid-season is the latest addition to misguided Premier League implementation of VAR
By Chris Nee published
Semi-automated offsides will be used for the last seven Premier League match rounds of the season. What makes them different than the other 31?

'This wasn't fraud, I never robbed anyone' Ex Premier League star sentenced to two years in prison
By Chris Nee published
The former Portsmouth full-back has been jailed over £120,000 fraud

Top Premier League managers in the frame to replace Thomas Tuchel: report
By Chris Nee published
The FA has a shortlist of three managers to take over from Tuchel and Premier League success is a major factor

Tottenham report: Richarlison wants to leave London ‘to compete for titles’
By Chris Nee published
Tottenham star Richarlison has attracted interest from overseas as he eyes Spurs exit in search of silverware

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka clashes with fans after Bayer Leverkusen humiliation
By Chris Nee published
Xhaka involved in angry confrontation after Leverkusen were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal by lower-league opposition

Goodison Park change of heart could be on the cards for Everton: report
By Chris Nee published
Everton are set to leave Goodison Park, and move to a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock

Manchester City players ‘do not deserve a bonus’ even if they win the Club World Cup, says Pep Guardiola
By Chris Nee published
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is disappointed with performances in the Premier League and Champions League this season

Liam Delap set for ‘big move’ as ITK sets out young Ipswich Town striker’s summer situation
By Chris Nee published
Liam Delap is in demand after impressing despite Ipswich Town’s poor Premier League season

Furious fans slam Todd Boehly for £6,333 resale tickets for Chelsea vs Liverpool
By Chris Nee published
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s Vivid Seats is selling tickets for potential Premier League title clincher

When is the FA Cup semi-final draw and what are the ball numbers?
By Chris Nee last updated
Everything you need to know about the next round of the FA Cup

Liverpool report: Shock Barcelona meeting with Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed
By Chris Nee published
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is heading for Real Madrid... or is he?

Liverpool report: Huge Mohamed Salah contract breakthrough touted
By Chris Nee published
Talks for Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah have intensified, depite Trent Alexander-Arnold's recent exit rumours

Tottenham Hotspur ‘identify top target’ to succeed manager Ange Postecoglou and he’s already in the Premier League: report
By Chris Nee published
Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur future hangs in the balance as club moves to find a replacement

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – are they an outside bet to succeed next summer?
By Chris Nee published
Samurai Blue breezed through AFC qualification and Hajime Moriyasu will lead them at his second World Cup finals

'I would ban him. Modern-day players want to pick and choose their England career - I would have played if I was 50' England legend believes star shouldn't play for Three Lions for the next YEAR
By Chris Nee published
Thomas Tuchel's first England squad has been revealed - and not everyone is happy with the German's choices in the team

Who are the ten oldest-ever debutants for England?
By Chris Nee published
With Dan Burn in line for his England bow, we look back at England's oldest ever debutants

Chelsea and Bournemouth set to do battle for Liverpool star in the summer transfer window
By Chris Nee published
Premier League rivals look to strengthen with the addition of a new first-choice in a key position

Manchester United in surprise move for controversial star with 'discriminatory messages' clause: report
By Chris Nee published
Manchester United may have to insert a clause preventing their next signing from speaking his mind on social media

Who are the commentators and pundits on ITV this weekend?
By Chris Nee last updated
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England for the first time but who will be covering the games on TV?

Liverpool ramp up summer transfer plans with the future of star forwards in doubt: report
By Chris Nee published
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah hasn’t signed a new deal and Reds could face an attacking rebuild

Has Alisson played in the Carabao Cup for Liverpool this season?
By Chris Nee published
Reds goalkeeper missed out on two previous League Cup finals
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