
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

“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

Paul Gascoigne stable after England legend was rushed to hospital after collapsing at home: report
By Joe Mewis published
Former Tottenham and England star Paul Gascoigne was reportedly found semi-conscious at his home on Friday evening

Quiz! Can you name the 10 most successful clubs from each of Europe's top five leagues?
By Joe Mewis last updated
Quiz! Who are the all-time most successful teams in Europe?

Quiz! Can you name every nation to have bid for the World Cup?
By Joe Mewis published
As we gear up for the 23rd edition of the World Cup, can you remember where each of the previous tournaments have been held... and those countries that didn't quite get the competition?

Premier League sack race odds: Favourites for the first manager to be sacked
By Joe Mewis published
The new season is around the corner and the bookies have flagged the managers who should be looking over their shoulder

Manchester United ponder last-minute release clause trigger for former Premier League flop: report
By Joe Mewis published
The clock is ticking on the Italy international's release clause

Hip hop icon launches new Swansea City kit in Swans' latest big-name link-up and there could be more to come
By Joe Mewis published
The Long Beach-born superstar could be set for a bigger role at the South Wales club

Liverpool eye transfer windfall as they brace for double raid by Premier League rivals: report
By Joe Mewis published
Liverpool could be set to bank a significant PSR pure profit after a summer of heavy spending

Ruben Amorim slaps deadline on long-running Manchester United transfer saga: report
By Joe Mewis published
The transfer saga is said to have left the player 'frustrated' this summer

Amazon Prime Day 2025: The best soccer deals to take advantage of during the four-day event
By Joe Mewis last updated
PRIME DAY Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event that includes a host of football bargains

Liverpool transfer stance over title-winner revealed as Plan B emerges: report
By Joe Mewis published
Liverpool's busy summer transfer window could be about to continue

Quiz! Can you name every player to have made between 200 and 250 Premier League appearances?
By Joe Mewis published
QUIZ! Who are these players to have carved out very decent top-flight careers?

“My ex-wife asked where our daughter was and I said she was on the beach. She goes, ‘Well, who’s looking after her?’ to which I said, ‘Rafa Benitez’” Johnny Vaughan on his strangest managerial encounter
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The radio presenter had a brilliantly random footballing encounter on his holidays
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