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

Quiz! Can you name the players to have scored Premier League hat-tricks?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! We've mixed forgotten names with superstars for this quiz, but which of them have ever taken home a Premier League match ball?

'Silva managed to really maintain the desire to play attractive football, which was really hard over the years': Former Fulham talisman showers praise on 'impressive' Marco Silva
By James Ridge published
Fulham have an outside shot at securing European football for next season

Report reveals 10 Manchester United players leaving this summer
By James Ridge published
Manchester United look set for a major overhaul this summer as Ruben Amorim continues to make his mark

Tottenham cult hero calls retirement - to avoid 'painkiller dependency'
By James Ridge published
The former Tottenham player has announced his retirement following a remarkable career

'He pushed us. It was tough love, was tough love, but that's Thomas' Former player reveals that the new England manager will be HARD on his players
By James Ridge published
Thomas Tuchel made the perfect start to life as England manager in his first international break

Tottenham star Cristian Romero 'willing to do everything' to LEAVE: report
By James Ridge published
Tottenham Hotspur could be set to lose Cristian Romero this summer as transfer interest continues to build

Quiz! Can you name every Premier League champion... in just 90 seconds?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! The Premier League has been won by seven different teams across 33 years - can you name them all in order?

Manchester United make exciting teenager 'top priority' this summer: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United have their sights firmly locked on a player expected to become one of the world's best

Liverpool set for major PSR hit ahead of the summer: report
By James Ridge published
Liverpool's accounts are going to be hit with a PSR problem, with Arne Slot needing to rebuild his squad

How to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland: Live streams for Nations League Play-Off
By James Ridge published
Ireland have a one-goal cushion to protect to stay in UEFA Nations League B – here's how to watch Ireland vs Bulgaria online and on TV on March 23.

How to watch Croatia vs France: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge published
France need to overturn a two-goal deficit at the Parc des Princes on March 23 – here's how to watch France vs Croatia online, on TV, and from anywhere.

How to watch Netherlands vs Spain: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge published
After the 2-2 draw on Thursday the stage is set for a great game in the Nations League - here's how to watch Spain vs Netherlands online, on TV, and for free.

UEFA Nations League 2024/25: Format, fixtures, results, groups and everything you need to know
By James Ridge last updated
The UEFA Nations League is in its fourth iteration

How to watch Croatia vs France: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge last updated
It's one of the most exciting battles of the revamped Nations League knockout round – here's how to watch Croatia vs France online, on TV, and from anywhere.

How to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland: Live streams for Nations League Play-Off
By James Ridge last updated
Bulgaria and Ireland go head-to-head looking to secure their spot in the UEFA Nations League B section – here's how to watch the game online and on TV on March 20.

How to watch Scotland vs Greece: Live stream, TV channel for Nations League play-off
By James Ridge last updated
The two sides are looking to secure their spot in the UEFA Nations League top division – here's how to watch Scotland vs Greece online or on TV on March 23.

How to watch Italy vs Germany: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge last updated
Germany defend a one-goal lead in the Nations League quarter final – here's how to watch Germany vs Italy online, on TV, and from anywhere on March 23.

How to watch Netherlands vs Spain: Live streams for Nations League quarter-final
By James Ridge last updated
It's an intriguing clash in the Nations League knockout round – here's how to watch Netherlands vs Spain live streams online, on TV, and for free.

Quiz! Can you name every player with over 10 goals for England?
By James Ridge last updated
QUIZ! We're looking for England's most prolific goal scorers of all time

Arsenal report: Stance revealed on shock Ethan Nwaneri Real Madrid move
By James Ridge published
Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri is attracting interest from Real Madrid

'You can find yourself mocked if you don’t conform to the latest trend. As hardened as I am to criticisms, there’s no way I was going to trawl through social media last summer and read abuse' Sir Gareth Southgate opens up on abuse during England spell
By James Ridge published
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate guided the team to two European finals and a World Cup semi-final

'We have agreed not to invite Mesut due to his recent actions' Ex Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil banned from former club due to right-wing tattoo
By James Ridge published
Mesut Ozil, formerly of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Fenerbahce, has been disowned due to the tattoo which 'does not represent the club's values'

Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund given shock exit route: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United youngster Rasmus Hojlund has come under intense scrutiny in recent months
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