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

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe tipped to take vacant England role
By James Ridge published
Eddie Howe is one of the bookies' favourites for the job

The San Siro enjoyed a thrilling game back in 2010
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Tottenham came out second best in a thriller at the San Siro - but one superstar impressed in particular

Quiz! Can you name every Tottenham Hotspur have faced in European competitions since 2000?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Tottenham have provided plenty of iconic European moments over the years

Line-up quiz! Can you name the Manchester United line-up from the 2017 Europa League final against Ajax?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Manchester United lifted the Europa League trophy in Jose Mourinho's first season at the club

Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol privately revealed the toughest defence City have ever faced... and it isn't Arsenal
By James Ridge published
Manchester City's attacking force is rarely outdone by another team's defence

Manchester United hero Sir Alex Ferguson was no stranger to success on the continent
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Manchester United have had plenty of success in Europe since the turn of the millennium

Gary Neville pips Gary Lineker to become Britain's most influential face in football, according to new game
By James Ridge published
Gary Neville takes the crown as Top Trumps ranks British sports television personalities

Newcastle United make remarkable offer following League Cup postponement
By James Ridge published
AFC Wimbledon's pitch was left in a state of disrepair ahead of their game with Newcastle United

Manchester United set for swoop for 'the next Sergio Busquets': report
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Manchester United look set to bolster their ranks with an exciting youngster

Real Madrid eyeing move for English wonderkid: report
By James Ridge published
Real Madrid look set to add another young English talent to their ranks

Ranked! The 10 greatest saves of all time
By James Ridge published
Where did David Raya's double-salvo rank among our greatest saves of all time?

Arsenal touted to land Florian Wirtz as potential midfield upgrade: report
By James Ridge published
Arsenal could be set for an audacious swoop for one of Europe's most exciting talents

Do Arsenal have what it takes to win the title? I still have my doubts, I still think they’re a little bit too emotional at times: Goalkeeping legend assesses Mikel Arteta's title chances ahead of Manchester City clash
By James Ridge published
Arsenal have narrowly missed out on the passed two Premier League titles

Manchester United given go-ahead to secure long-term target: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United could be set to swoop for a former transfer target

Eight players to MISS Manchester City vs Arsenal early title decider
By James Ridge published
Manchester City take on Arsenal at the Etihad this weekend with a number of key players missing for either side

GAA President backs Euro 2028 venue following Casement Park snub
By James Ridge published
The Northern Irish FA remain positive of hosting games at Euro 2028

Manchester United set to knock down Old Trafford following Sir Jim Ratcliffe U-turn: report
By James Ridge published
Manchester United owners INEOS look set to go back on their decision regarding Old Trafford

Manchester City face banishment from 'all competitions' if found guilty of 115 charges
By James Ridge published
Manchester City's lengthy battle with the Premier League has now begun court proceedings

Liverpool AREN'T in talks with Martin Zubimendi, following incredible hoax
By James Ridge published
Liverpool appeared to have wrestled back control of their unsuccessful summer pursuit - alas, it wasn't to be

Manchester City star Manuel Akanji reveals struggles adjusting to new Oasis kit
By James Ridge published
Akanji kept a clean sheet against Inter last night in Manchester City's opening game of their Champions League campaign

'The English media always attacked me, 'you're just a prima donna with your ponytail' - then I scored that goal. Oh my god...' Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the moment that he silenced the English press
By James Ridge published
Zlatan Ibrahimovic silenced plenty of critics in the English media - with just one goal

'He was like a God. But I was disappointed: he was the Jose Mourinho before Mourinho, everywhere he went he won and got the job done' Liverpool star Jamie Carragher opens up on the England manager who underwhelmed him
By James Ridge published
The Liverpool hero received an unlikely call-up to the 2010 World Cup

Sevilla ultras spark 'Manchester United-inspired' protests
By James Ridge published
The Manchester United fanbase has been touted as inspiration for Sevilla's latest protests
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