
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.
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Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?
By Joe Mewis last updated
QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

"Real Madrid wanted me. It was exciting, but I wasn’t keen at the time!" Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool Jermaine Pennant reveals career regret
By Joe Mewis published
The former Liverpool and Arsenal winger has revealed he came close to signing for another European giant

National League suspends Morecambe until mid-August as crisis-hit club remains on the brink: report
By Joe Mewis published
The 105-year-old club's future remains in the balance following the National League's latest intervention

When is the next Women's World Cup?
By Joe Mewis published
Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses have conquered Europe again - will they go one better than last time at the next World Cup?

When does the 2025/26 Women's Super League start?
By Joe Mewis published
Euro 2025 came to a close with another England triumph - but when will the domestic-based Lionesses return to club action?

Indian FA fall victim to hoaxers after legendary former Barcelona duo 'apply' for national manager job
By Joe Mewis published
The Indian FA received 170 applications for the national team job and two will have really stood out

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze payment plan emerges as Crystal Palace transfer stance outlined: report
By Joe Mewis published
Arsenal have made England and Palace forward Eze their next target as they look to bolster their attack

‘Clough and Alex Ferguson were good friends, and Brian would often arrange friendlies between the youth teams so he and Fergie could enjoy a few wines’ Paul McGregor lifts the lid on an iconic rivalry
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Old Big ‘Ead and Fergie remain two of the greatest football managers of all-time

‘I slept for almost two days straight – Arsenal’s physio basically saved my life’ John Terry on the brutal head kick he received from Abou Diaby in the 2007 League Cup Final
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Terry was knocked unconscious in the incident during Chelsea's 2007 League Cup final victory

‘There’s a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in, but we’re committed and that’s the most important thing’ Gary Neville on seeing Wrexham leapfrog Salford City
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE After four promotions in five years, the Class of ’92-backed Salford City have spent six seasons in League Two

“Clough had me running errands and fixing his drinks. Occasionally we’d meet in the corridors and he’d say, ‘Cut that bloody hair, young man, it’s too long!’” Paul McGregor on coming through at Forest under Old Big 'Ead
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The music-loving McGregor and veteran boss were cut from a different cloth

‘I don’t regret wearing full kit to lift the Champions League trophy – we got a letter from UEFA, saying I had to do it!’ John Terry lifts the lid on his infamous celebration
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea skipper became a meme back in 2012 when he celebrated the Blues' Champions League victory

“After Messi missed his penalty against Chelsea, I shouted, ‘Barcelona, you couldn’t even finish a cathedral,' which even got a laugh from the Barça fans” Johnny Vaughan recalls the match that contained the best goal he’s seen live
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Big Breakfast host recalls a stunning strike from a classic European semi-final

‘It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done. The Class of ’92 were born out of people believing in, teaching and mentoring us, showing us the right standards’ Gary Neville on how his own university is helping the next generation
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former full-back and his Class of ’92 pals are teaching students about the business of football, including data analysis and player recruitment

‘I loved Plymouth, but my girlfriend didn’t fancy moving. She then went out with Chris Martin. Imagine having your girl nicked by the guy from Coldplay!’ Paul McGregor on combining his football and music careers
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Forest striker was labelled the ‘Britpop Footballer’ in the 1990s

Ranked! The 20 best Premier League strikers ever
By Joe Mewis last updated
The best Premier League strikers ever, as we count down the hitmen who've dazzled in English football

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know
By Joe Mewis last updated
Women's Euro 2025 kicks off next year - and England's Lionesses will try and defend their European Championship title in Switzerland

Quiz! Can you name every Brazilian nominated for the Ballon d'Or since 2000?
By Joe Mewis published
Quiz! A gaggle of Samba stars are never too far away from any Ballon d'Or shortlist

'I think just about any team in the world would be very, very happy to take him. That is the definition of a world-class player' Pat Nevin's exciting Cole Palmer prediction
By Joe Mewis published
Former Chelsea winger Nevin believes there are few players better at what they do than Palmer

Paul Pogba speaks out about Marcus Rashford's 'crazy' transfer situation
By Joe Mewis published
Rashford is on the brink of sealing a season-long loan to Barcelona

Vinicius Jr will 'bid farewell' to Real Madrid for world record fee: report
By Joe Mewis published
Vinicius Jr could be set to depart the Bernabeu for an eye-watering transfer fee

'Gianni Infantino getting involved in everything as if he's a god drives me nuts. And you can't surely put Donald Trump in there, my God. It was just embarrassing' Pat Nevin's scathing verdict on 'ridiculous' Club World Cup
By Joe Mewis published
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin was not impressed by what he saw in the USA this summer

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona move almost derailed by Oasis ahead of Manchester United exit
By Joe Mewis published
Marcus Rashford is set to complete a loan switch to Barcelona, but a last-minute issue came up
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