Chris Nee
@chrisnee.co.uk
Writer and podcast presenter/producer of @astonvillareview.com | Freelance football and sports writer | Views are not those of my employer because I don't have one
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Chris Nee
@chrisnee.co.uk
· Sep 8
How Cardiac Risk in the Young are making football a safer place for young people
How the sudden and tragic death of an Everton teenager helped save dozens of lives…
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In 1995, Liverpool supporter and Lilleshall graduate John Marshall signed for Everton. He passed away on the day he was due to start life as a Toffee.
Through Cardiac Risk in the Young, The John Marshall Fund has raised more than £100,000. This is his story.
By me for @mundialmag.bsky.social
Through Cardiac Risk in the Young, The John Marshall Fund has raised more than £100,000. This is his story.
By me for @mundialmag.bsky.social
"Also we've decided he can play for Saudi Arabia just this once."
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Also we've decided he can play for Saudi Arabia just this once."
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Aston Villa win at Leeds
- Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martínez and Morgan Rogers
- Look ahead to Europa League and Premier League fixtures
Have a listen. Subscribe. Share. Like. You know the score.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Aston Villa win at Leeds
- Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martínez and Morgan Rogers
- Look ahead to Europa League and Premier League fixtures
Have a listen. Subscribe. Share. Like. You know the score.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa Review: Villa beat Leeds United with Morgan Rogers double
Villa win the first Premier League game after the November international break
www.astonvillareview.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
"Stood up!" is Paul Daniels' best catchphrase. Sorry. It just is.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"Stood up!" is Paul Daniels' best catchphrase. Sorry. It just is.
Hey, internet...
REJECT ALL.
Thanks.
REJECT ALL.
Thanks.
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hey, internet...
REJECT ALL.
Thanks.
REJECT ALL.
Thanks.
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Too reliant on magic
- Emiliano Martínez's wonky shithouse balance
- Carrying Ollie Watkins
Match conclusions from Aston Villa's Premier League win at Leeds United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Too reliant on magic
- Emiliano Martínez's wonky shithouse balance
- Carrying Ollie Watkins
Match conclusions from Aston Villa's Premier League win at Leeds United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from scrappy Premier League win v Leeds United
Villa had to come from behind at Elland Road but three points took them into the top four
www.astonvillareview.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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PLAYER RATINGS.
- Morgan Rogers at the double
- Ollie Watkins struggles again
- Youri Tielemans returns
Our ratings from Villa's Premier League win at Leeds United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Morgan Rogers at the double
- Ollie Watkins struggles again
- Youri Tielemans returns
Our ratings from Villa's Premier League win at Leeds United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings after battling Premier League win at Leeds United
Morgan Rogers scores twice as Villa come from behind to win yet again
www.astonvillareview.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In the last five weeks I've seen Better Lovers, Turnstile, Conjurer and Vower.
That's ridiculous. Live music is the best.
That's ridiculous. Live music is the best.
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In the last five weeks I've seen Better Lovers, Turnstile, Conjurer and Vower.
That's ridiculous. Live music is the best.
That's ridiculous. Live music is the best.
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Reckon these are the pots for the playoffs:
Pot 1
Italy
Denmark
Turkey
Ukraine
Pot 2
Poland
Wales
Slovakia
Czechia
Pot 3
Ireland
Albania
Bosnia
Kosovo
Pot 4
North Macedonia
Romania
Sweden
Northern Ireland
One off games, pot 1 at home to pot 4, pot 2 at home to pot 3. Single leg final playoff
Pot 1
Italy
Denmark
Turkey
Ukraine
Pot 2
Poland
Wales
Slovakia
Czechia
Pot 3
Ireland
Albania
Bosnia
Kosovo
Pot 4
North Macedonia
Romania
Sweden
Northern Ireland
One off games, pot 1 at home to pot 4, pot 2 at home to pot 3. Single leg final playoff
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Reckon these are the pots for the playoffs:
Pot 1
Italy
Denmark
Turkey
Ukraine
Pot 2
Poland
Wales
Slovakia
Czechia
Pot 3
Ireland
Albania
Bosnia
Kosovo
Pot 4
North Macedonia
Romania
Sweden
Northern Ireland
One off games, pot 1 at home to pot 4, pot 2 at home to pot 3. Single leg final playoff
Pot 1
Italy
Denmark
Turkey
Ukraine
Pot 2
Poland
Wales
Slovakia
Czechia
Pot 3
Ireland
Albania
Bosnia
Kosovo
Pot 4
North Macedonia
Romania
Sweden
Northern Ireland
One off games, pot 1 at home to pot 4, pot 2 at home to pot 3. Single leg final playoff
I love John McGinn so much. I want him to play for the Villa forever.
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I love John McGinn so much. I want him to play for the Villa forever.
All football should be last five minutes of a cup final football.
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
All football should be last five minutes of a cup final football.
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Football at all levels has a dangerously insane relationship with its referees, but in non-league it also comes with a chasm between reality and foaming Twitter activists who've never been to a game.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
Rushden & Diamonds match abandonment was the right response from the referee. Non-league deserves a better reaction.
The idiotic opinions of social media meatheads have no bearing on football safeguarding in the real world
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November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Football at all levels has a dangerously insane relationship with its referees, but in non-league it also comes with a chasm between reality and foaming Twitter activists who've never been to a game.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
Football at all levels has a dangerously insane relationship with its referees, but in non-league it also comes with a chasm between reality and foaming Twitter activists who've never been to a game.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
Rushden & Diamonds match abandonment was the right response from the referee. Non-league deserves a better reaction.
The idiotic opinions of social media meatheads have no bearing on football safeguarding in the real world
hpbp.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Football at all levels has a dangerously insane relationship with its referees, but in non-league it also comes with a chasm between reality and foaming Twitter activists who've never been to a game.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
This week's newsletter is on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx match abandonment.
A little reminder while the news media continues to take the Rushden & Diamonds manager at his word: nobody was identified and removed from Sphinx Drive before the abandonment of yesterday's match.
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A little reminder while the news media continues to take the Rushden & Diamonds manager at his word: nobody was identified and removed from Sphinx Drive before the abandonment of yesterday's match.
To be clear:
The abuse in question was more sexually aggressive than sexist.
Contrary to a widely reported claim by their manager, the culprit was not identified and removed. The nearby fans circled the wagons and the abandonment was therefore inevitable.
The abuse in question was more sexually aggressive than sexist.
Contrary to a widely reported claim by their manager, the culprit was not identified and removed. The nearby fans circled the wagons and the abandonment was therefore inevitable.
England 🏴
A match was abandoned after sexist abuse towards a female referee on Saturday.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' game at Coventry Sphinx was abandoned at half time after the referee told the teams she would not continue.
The teams play in the eighth tier.
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
A match was abandoned after sexist abuse towards a female referee on Saturday.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' game at Coventry Sphinx was abandoned at half time after the referee told the teams she would not continue.
The teams play in the eighth tier.
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
www.reuters.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
To be clear:
The abuse in question was more sexually aggressive than sexist.
Contrary to a widely reported claim by their manager, the culprit was not identified and removed. The nearby fans circled the wagons and the abandonment was therefore inevitable.
The abuse in question was more sexually aggressive than sexist.
Contrary to a widely reported claim by their manager, the culprit was not identified and removed. The nearby fans circled the wagons and the abandonment was therefore inevitable.
I'd like to say I'm stunned that our match was abandoned today because of sexist abuse shouted at the referee.
I'd like to, but I can't.
I'd like to, but I can't.
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'd like to say I'm stunned that our match was abandoned today because of sexist abuse shouted at the referee.
I'd like to, but I can't.
I'd like to, but I can't.
flags are looking good lads
November 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
flags are looking good lads
Anyone know what channel the jungle programme is on?
November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Anyone know what channel the jungle programme is on?
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Victory in the Europa League
- Bournemouth demolition job
- Martínez, Watkins, Elliott in the spotlight
Listen and subscribe. You'll like it and you'll never see our stupid faces on video. That's a promise.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Victory in the Europa League
- Bournemouth demolition job
- Martínez, Watkins, Elliott in the spotlight
Listen and subscribe. You'll like it and you'll never see our stupid faces on video. That's a promise.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa Review: Wins in the Europa League and Premier League
Six points in two competitions put Villa back in positive mood
www.astonvillareview.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Why Villa's Plan A still works
- The power of graft
- Little Emi Buendía
Your three match conclusions from Aston Villa's 4-0 Premier League win against AFC Bournemouth.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Why Villa's Plan A still works
- The power of graft
- Little Emi Buendía
Your three match conclusions from Aston Villa's 4-0 Premier League win against AFC Bournemouth.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League thrashing of Bournemouth
Villa popped the Cherries in the last game before the international break
www.astonvillareview.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Can't wait to hear what Keith Hackett thinks about literally everything.
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Can't wait to hear what Keith Hackett thinks about literally everything.
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
Brilliant performance. Great result.
- Two players get 9/10
- Midfield leading the charge
- Big ratings for big moments
Villa 4-0 Bournemouth. BOSH.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Brilliant performance. Great result.
- Two players get 9/10
- Midfield leading the charge
- Big ratings for big moments
Villa 4-0 Bournemouth. BOSH.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings after Premier League thumping of high-flying AFC Bournemouth
Demolition.
www.astonvillareview.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Villa pass a creativity test
- Winning in the tactical margins
- Getting away with taking a big risk
Match conclusions from Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa pass a creativity test
- Winning in the tactical margins
- Getting away with taking a big risk
Match conclusions from Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Europa League victory v Maccabi Tel Aviv
Assorted things we noticed during Villa's Thursday night walk in the park
www.astonvillareview.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Starmer will be crying into his champagne when someone tells him about that result in the next few days.
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Starmer will be crying into his champagne when someone tells him about that result in the next few days.