Liam McCarthy

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Liam is an Irish sports writer and lifelong Manchester United supporter with a contrarian streak. He covers the Premier League, Champions League, and international football with a focus on what actually wins - not what gets media hype. He's skeptical of trendy tactics, overrated players, and the money-obsessed narratives that dominate modern football. He writes about club culture, mentality, and why some teams consistently outperform expectations while others collapse despite massive investment.

Articles by Liam McCarthy

Baltimore couldn't wait any longer — John Harbaugh is out after 18 years FOOTBALL
Baltimore couldn't wait any longer — John Harbaugh is out after 18 years

01/07/2026

John Harbaugh's 18-year run in Baltimore ends with a stunning dismissal. Within 45 minutes of the news, seven NFL teams called his agent. The Ravens n...

The Broncos, Jaguars, and Panthers FOOTBALL
How three disaster franchises became division champions overnight

01/06/2026

The Broncos, Jaguars, and Panthers combined to win 17 games last year. Now all three are hosting playoff games as division champions. This is the NFL.

The Raiders made a 74-year-old coach the oldest in NFL history FOOTBALL
Was Pete Carroll ever going to work in Las Vegas?

01/05/2026

The Raiders made a 74-year-old coach the oldest in NFL history. They gave him a broken roster and no real plan. And then they acted surprised when it ...

NBA Saturday night BASKETBALL
Salsa lessons, a Bahamian kid, and Ant being honest again

01/04/2026

Jaylen Brown dropped 50 after taking a salsa class. VJ Edgecombe keeps proving the doubters wrong. Anthony Edwards remembered how to listen. Saturday ...

SOCCER
West Ham and Fulham go shopping in Europe as January desperation kicks in

01/03/2026

The Hammers target Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell while Fulham throw €20M at Udinese for Arthur Atta. Premier League clubs are raiding the continent, bu...

FOOTBALL
Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation - what happens next?

12/31/2025

The Patriots star faces serious criminal charges after an alleged altercation with his private chef. His arraignment is set for January 23, just two d...

Lucas Giolito BASEBALL
Lucas Giolito isn't panicking about free agency. Should anyone else?

12/30/2025

The former All-Star bounced back from surgery with a solid 2025 season. Now he's waiting for the phone to ring as the pitching market stalls.

Ravens vs Steelers in Week 18 FOOTBALL
Ravens vs Steelers in Week 18: One game decides everything

12/29/2025

After the Browns stunned the Steelers 13-6, the AFC North title will be decided in Week 18. Ravens at Steelers, winner goes to the playoffs, loser goe...

SOCCER
Amorim finally adapts as Dorgu announces himself at Old Trafford

12/27/2025

Amorim's formation switch pays off as Dorgu stuns Newcastle. Villa chase history at Chelsea while Liverpool face emotional Wolves clash.

Premier League SOCCER
Villa's streak, Arsenal's curse, Wolves' nightmare: Saturday's uncomfortable truths

12/27/2025

Villa's ten-game winning streak, Arsenal's Christmas curse, and Wolves potentially becoming the worst PL team ever. Saturday's Premier League has ever...

Manchester United - Newcastle United SOCCER
United's Kids Held the Line When It Mattered Most

12/27/2025

Down to bare bones on Boxing Day, Manchester United showed the kind of spirit that's been missing all season. Patrick Dorgu's stunning volley and a co...

Wembanyama vs Holmgren BASKETBALL
Victor Wembanyama dismisses Chet Holmgren comparisons: 'no contest on the court'

12/24/2025

The Spurs star emphasized the difference in roles and responsibilities, noting Holmgren plays in a championship system while he carries an entire fran...

SOCCER
Alexander Isak out for months: Liverpool's $175M striker suffers broken leg

12/23/2025

The British transfer record holder will miss a couple of months after undergoing surgery on a broken leg sustained while scoring against Tottenham.

Lyon SOCCER
Lyon's quiet winter mercato: Endrick and Abdelli are nice, but Munetsi is the real test

12/22/2025

After signing Endrick on loan from Real Madrid and Himad Abdelli from Angers, Lyon is targeting Marshall Munetsi from Wolverhampton. It's smart opport...

Karim Benzema FOOTBALL
Why Karim Benzema buys Picassos: understanding how elite athletes protect their wealth

12/22/2025

Karim Benzema purchased a 1964 Picasso in Paris. It's not just about status—it's a legitimate investment strategy that protects wealth from inflation ...

Illustration FOOTBALL
Green Bay's special teams choked away a game they had won and Caleb Williams punished them

12/21/2025

The Bears trailed 16-6 with two minutes left and won 22-16 in overtime after Green Bay's special teams failed to recover an onside kick. That's not ba...

SOCCER
Thiago Silva returns to Porto at 41, this is about legacy, not performance

12/20/2025

The Brazilian legend is back at FC Porto 20 years after playing for their B team. This isn't a sporting move, it's a farewell tour for one of the game...

Illustration SOCCER
Haaland matched Ronaldo's Premier League total in half the games—that's not comparable eras, that's dominance

12/20/2025

Erling Haaland hit 103 Premier League goals in 122 matches, equaling what took Cristiano Ronaldo 236 games. This isn't disrespecting Ronaldo—it's ackn...

FOOTBALL
NFL news: Jaguars overpay Meyers while Cowboys lose Bland for the season

12/20/2025

Jacksonville commits $60 million to a 29-year-old receiver who's had one good month, while Dallas's secondary gets even worse with DaRon Bland headed ...

Illustration SOCCER
Kobbie Mainoo needs to prove Amorim wrong, not demand a transfer at 20

12/19/2025

Manchester United won't sell Mainoo unless someone makes an exceptional offer, and Roy Keane is right—the midfielder needs to fight for his place inst...

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