Ben McAleer
@benmcaleer.bsky.social
Freelance content creator and editor. I don’t appreciate being paraphrased. Now, I choose my words very deliberately.
Still wondering why Thomas Frank hasn’t been sacked yet…
January 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Still wondering why Thomas Frank hasn’t been sacked yet…
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Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room
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Why Conor Gallagher does not address Tottenham’s elephant in the room
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher to address their dwindling options in midfield
www.independent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room
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Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Why Conor Gallagher does not address Tottenham’s elephant in the room
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher to address their dwindling options in midfield
www.independent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Piece for @the-independent.com on Conor Gallagher. He's a good signing for Spurs... but he doesn't address the elephant in the room
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www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Give the December award to Thomas Frank IMO
Four of the last six manager of the month winners have been fired from their jobs.
March Nuno Espirito Santo
April Vitor Perreira
August Arne Slot
September Oliver Glasner
October Ruben Amorim
November Enzo Maresca
March Nuno Espirito Santo
April Vitor Perreira
August Arne Slot
September Oliver Glasner
October Ruben Amorim
November Enzo Maresca
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Give the December award to Thomas Frank IMO
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Look out. #Supergirl lands in theaters and IMAX June 26.
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Look out. #Supergirl lands in theaters and IMAX June 26.
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on Arsenal’s ‘Mr Dependable’, Mikel Merino
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Mikel Merino analysis: How Arsenal’s unlikely frontman has become Arteta’s most reliable attacking force
Mikel Merino has emerged as Arsenal’s most reliable forward, delivering goals, assists and midfield control as he leads Arteta’s attack.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on Arsenal’s ‘Mr Dependable’, Mikel Merino
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Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social
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Tottenham analysis: Dire attacking numbers reveal a team drifting toward crisis
Spurs’ false league position hides deep structural flaws as Frank’s passive system delivers minimal creativity, heavy losses and growing pressure ahead of a brutal run of fixtures.
www.squawka.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season...
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www.squawka.com/en/features/...
PSG analysis: Dominance masking a growing attacking decline
PSG’s dominance in possession is no longer translating into goals, as Luis Enrique’s side struggles to break down deep blocks amid key injuries and growing pressure from Marseille and Lens.
www.squawka.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Tottenham analysis: Dire attacking numbers reveal a team drifting toward crisis
Spurs’ false league position hides deep structural flaws as Frank’s passive system delivers minimal creativity, heavy losses and growing pressure ahead of a brutal run of fixtures.
www.squawka.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Tottenham are... a bit rubbish aren't they? I picked out some damning numbers from their start to the season following Sunday's North London Derby defeat, for @squawka.bsky.social
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
PSG analysis: Dominance masking a growing attacking decline
PSG’s dominance in possession is no longer translating into goals, as Luis Enrique’s side struggles to break down deep blocks amid key injuries and growing pressure from Marseille and Lens.
www.squawka.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🆕 on @squawka.bsky.social on Ligue 1 leaders PSG... who aren't *quite* storming their way to another title this season...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club
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Pep Guardiola at 1000: 10 iconic matches at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City
Pep Guardiola reaches 1,000 games as a manager. We revisit 10 iconic matches that defined his legendary career at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Pep Guardiola at 1000: 10 iconic matches at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City
Pep Guardiola reaches 1,000 games as a manager. We revisit 10 iconic matches that defined his legendary career at Barcelona, Bayern, and Man City.
www.squawka.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📝 for @squawka.bsky.social on 10 iconic Pep Guardiola games on the day he joins the 1000 club
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
🎉 Sink your teeth into the latest issue of MOTD Mag on Apple News!
🏴 There’s some excellent England content in there if I do say so myself 👇
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🏴 There’s some excellent England content in there if I do say so myself 👇
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https://apple.news/ISv1ikkXTS8mdG8r4_8jKKA
t.co
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🎉 Sink your teeth into the latest issue of MOTD Mag on Apple News!
🏴 There’s some excellent England content in there if I do say so myself 👇
t.co/Tfi5WAZHfc
🏴 There’s some excellent England content in there if I do say so myself 👇
t.co/Tfi5WAZHfc
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Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now
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Jurrien Timber analysis: Why Arsenal’s right-back is the best in the Premier League
Jurrien Timber is thriving in Arsenal’s backline, combining elite defensive numbers with attacking output to emerge as the Premier League’s best right-back in 2025-26.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Jurrien Timber analysis: Why Arsenal’s right-back is the best in the Premier League
Jurrien Timber is thriving in Arsenal’s backline, combining elite defensive numbers with attacking output to emerge as the Premier League’s best right-back in 2025-26.
www.squawka.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Piece for @squawka.bsky.social on Jurrien Timber, who is probably the best right-back in the Premier League right now
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Wrote about Antoine Semenyo being really, really good at football for @squawka.bsky.social
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Antoine Semenyo analysis: Why Spurs and Chelsea Are Circling Bournemouth’s MVP
With six goals and three assists, Antoine Semenyo is at the heart of Bournemouth’s rise — and drawing attention from Premier League giants.
www.squawka.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Wrote about Antoine Semenyo being really, really good at football for @squawka.bsky.social
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www.squawka.com/en/features/...
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray in the #UCL tonight
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Galatasaray vs Liverpool tips, predictions, team news, best bets
Liverpool host Champions League Rivals Galatasaray in matchweek 2 with, Salah, Van Dijk, Icardi and Slot plus football bookmaker offers and bonuses
first.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray in the #UCL tonight
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🆕 on FIRST.com on how West Ham may fare with Nuno at the helm starting with tonight's game at Everton
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Nuno replaces Potter at West Ham: Latest odds & relegation chances
West Ham sack Graham Potter and appoint Nuno Espirito Santo. Get the latest odds for their clash vs Everton, relegation chances, and top-half finish.
first.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🆕 on FIRST.com on how West Ham may fare with Nuno at the helm starting with tonight's game at Everton
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first.com/news/sports-...
🆕 for the Irish Examiner on Cristhian Mosquera's start to life for Arsenal. The signing of the summer?
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www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
Have Arsenal snapped the bargain of summer in unheralded Mosquera?
Cristhian Mosquera arrived at Arsenal from Valencia in the summer to little fanfare.
www.irishexaminer.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🆕 for the Irish Examiner on Cristhian Mosquera's start to life for Arsenal. The signing of the summer?
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www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
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🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash
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Bayern Munich vs Chelsea tips, predictions, team news
Champions League matchday 1 Bayern Munich vs Chelsea betting tips on 17 September at the Allianz Arena plus UCL bookmaker offers and welcome offers
first.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash
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🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social on Michael Olise’s start to the season ahead of Bayern vs Chelsea tonight
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Michael Olise analysis: In-form Bayern Munich star to give Chelsea a Champions League nightmare
Chelsea return to Munich to face Bayern, with former target Michael Olise in top form and ready to test the Blues' backline in a high-stakes Champions League clash.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social on Michael Olise’s start to the season ahead of Bayern vs Chelsea tonight
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www.squawka.com/en/features/...
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash
first.com/sports-betti...
first.com/sports-betti...
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea tips, predictions, team news
Champions League matchday 1 Bayern Munich vs Chelsea betting tips on 17 September at the Allianz Arena plus UCL bookmaker offers and welcome offers
first.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🆕 for FIRST.com previewing Bayern vs Chelsea ahead of tonight’s huge Champions League clash
first.com/sports-betti...
first.com/sports-betti...
🆕 for Examiner Sport on the Premier League signings champing at the bit to make their UCL debut for their new side (£)
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
10 stars straining at the leash to take on Europe's best in the Champions League
The international break is over, and after the weekend’s domestic action; we’re gearing up for the return the Champions League. Here's 10 that’ll hope to hit the ground running in their first European...
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September 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🆕 for Examiner Sport on the Premier League signings champing at the bit to make their UCL debut for their new side (£)
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social looking at Arsenal’s strength in depth and whether it is enough to claim a first Premier League title in over 20 years
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Arsenal analysis: Do the Gunners finally have the depth to get over the line in the Premier League?
Arsenal have dealt with one of their biggest problems in recent years. The Gunners now have squad depth capable of challenging for the title.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🆕 for @squawka.bsky.social looking at Arsenal’s strength in depth and whether it is enough to claim a first Premier League title in over 20 years
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
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