Sean Walsh

Sean Walsh

Assistant Editor

Bio: The newest member of the GOAL editorial team as an Assistant Editor, I made the move across after five years at 90min and one year at ESPN in the autumn of 2024. Based out of our London office, you can often find me at Premier League games around the capital (and occasionally the rest of the country) or at Wembley covering England. I dabble in news, feature writing, interviews and on-the-whistle coverage, while I am also a winner of the NCTJ Sports Journalism Award and contribute to MUNDIAL from time to time. Though at heart I am a Tottenham fan, a lifetime of being surrounded by Arsenal and Chelsea supporters has made me more sympathetic and empathetic towards their stories, which is probably good from a professional perspective but less enjoyable when off the clock.

My Football Story: From the moment I was able to walk, my dad was obsessed with kitting me out in Spurs clobber, so I didn't really get much of a say in the matter. In fact, the first game I can remember watching was the 2003-04 north London derby at White Hart Lane, a 2-2 draw which saw Arsenal seal the Premier League title. I was never a particularly gifted footballer, but my brother was and he played in the same youth teams as Dennis Wise's son, leading me to having a secret handshake with the ex-Chelsea captain. It's a funny old game.

Areas of Expertise:  

  • Anything and everything Tottenham
  • Fan culture and human footballing stories
  • Premier League and Champions League analysis
  • The rise, fall and rise of the England men's team
  • Long rankings that no one will agree with whatever I say
Favourite Footballing Memory: Watching Spurs end their 17-year trophy drought with my family inside our new stadium was an unforgettable night and a memory I will treasure forever.

My All-Time XI: 4-3-3, of players I've actually seen - Manuel Neuer; Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Terry, Virgil van Dijk, Ashley Cole; Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Andres Iniesta; Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo

Articles by Sean Walsh
  1. How Jackson's Chelsea dream turned to nightmare

    The most tantalising fixture on matchday one of the new Champions League season comes from the Allianz Arena, where kings of Germany Bayern Munich play host to Club World Cup winners Chelsea. These two teams have history - this will be the Blues' first trip back to Bavaria since lifting their first European Cup there in 2012 - but there is an extremely contemporary entity now linking them.

  2. Arsenal's title hopes fading as City do Liverpool a favour

    Arsenal and Manchester City played out a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday, with the two Premier League rivals unable to be separated through 98 or so minutes. Erling Haaland had given the visitors an early lead, before Pep Guardiola remarkably decided to park the bus to try and sneak the win. Those efforts went up in smoke in added time as Gabriel Martinelli scored to clinch a point for the Gunners.

  3. Sir Alex told to 'f*ck off' by ex-PL ref as Rio stayed silent

    Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has described the relentless pressure that Manchester United players under Sir Alex Ferguson would put on match officials. He explained how they would consistently challenge decisions in order to influence future calls. Clattenburg reveals that he started saying to the United players to 'tell Ferguson to f*ck off' and that he knew what was happening.

  4. Neville praises Arteta as 'PL's best squad' win at Newcastle

    Arsenal snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory late on against Newcastle at St James' Park, with Gary Neville describing it as a "monumental win" and a significant statement of intent. The Gunners' performance, particularly Mikel Arteta's bold substitutions and attacking approach, impressed Neville who believes it signifies a shift from a more pragmatic approach.

  5. Neville rips into Amorim over Man Utd decisions

    Manchester United suffered another dismal result against Brentford, losing 3-1 to leave fans and pundits alike questioning Ruben Amorim's approach. Gary Neville singled out the decision to play Mason Mount at left-back as particularly baffling and symptomatic of a deeper malaise at the club. The Red Devils are struggling to find any consistency in their performances and results.

  6. 🎥 | Eze christened as 'Snake Hips' by former team-mate

    Eberechi Eze used to be referred to as ‘Snake Hips’ by his former team-mates due to his incredible dribbling ability and agility, according to ex-Queens Park Rangers colleague Nedum Onuoha. The playmaker, who has been capped 13 times by England, is now lighting up the Premier League and Champions League with Arsenal after completing a summer transfer from Crystal Palace.

  7. NXGN Monthly: Yamal back from injury as Mastantuono makes history

    Every month, GOAL brings you the top stories involving teenage wonderkids and the world's best young footballers. During September, there was plenty to be said about the likes of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono, but there were also plenty of other headlines made by the planet's emerging stars in both the men's and women's games.

  8. Arsenal should have moved for Alvarez instead of Gyokeres

    Arsenal will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Mikel Arteta's side facing an early test of their European credentials. The Gunners have already seen off Athletic Club and Olympiacos this season, but the visit of Diego Simeone and his troops will be their sternest challenge yet, particularly with the Spanish giants clicking into gear after a slow beginning to the season.

  9. Ange, Moyes & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

    To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.