Mitchell Fretton

Mitchell Fretton

News editor & writer

📝 Bio: I am a football editor and writer who eats, sleeps, drinks and lives the sport. My expertise lies in the English Premier League and top European divisions - with a particular focus on tactical analysis and match breakdowns. My experience spans across the country, having sat in press boxes during Champions League nights at St James' Park and in the Etihad media room with Pep Guardiola. I grew up in Essex, loving and hating Tottenham Hotspur, and although I never made it as the next Gareth Bale, a career in the sports industry has served me well so far.

My Football Story: Can you be thrown into the deep end when it comes to football? My first memories of the game come from high up in the North Stand at White Hart Lane. Tottenham vs Arsenal in 2004, I didn’t have a team then, but my dad and grandad wanted to get me in Lilywhite as soon as I was born. Spurs might have lost that game 5-4 against a side who had just completed an invincible season, but from that moment I was hooked. I do not regret the decision one single bit.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Premier League Tactical Analysis
  • Transfer Research & Player Profiling
  • Preview Feature Writing

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: There can only be one moment here. Travelling to Bilbao and being there to witness Spurs win their first trophy in 17 years and first European honour in over four decades. The feeling of watching Heung-Min Son lift that trophy was something I will never forget, and a sensation only football fans can feel.

🏆 My All-Time XI: Work with me here, I was born in 1998 and want to base this from players I have watched in my lifetime. It also feels right to go with the classic 4-4-2 - Iker Casillas; Cafu, P.Maldini, F.Cannavaro, Roberto Carlos; Xavi, Zidane, C.Ronaldo, Messi; Henry, Ronaldo.

Articles by Mitchell Fretton
  1. 📽️ | Salah bags last-gasp AFCON winner for Egypt

    Mohamed Salah shrugged off his recent problems at Liverpool to play a starring role for Egypt in their AFCON opener. The forward popped up in stoppage time to score the winner for Egypt in a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe. The Warriors had shocked Egypt by going ahead in the match but were pegged back when Omar Marmoush equalised. Salah then delivered the killer blow late on to secure victory for The Pharoahs.

  2. Man Utd set to buy TWO midfielders as part of rebuild

    Manchester United are preparing to invest in a new midfield partnership next summer as part of a planned overhaul under Ruben Amorim. United have been monitoring several Premier League midfielders, including Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott, as they assess long-term changes in the centre of the pitch, with the futures of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo unclear.

  3. 📽️ | Yamal wears Bayern star's shirt as he gives tour of his home

    Lamine Yamal has offered fans an insight into his personal life after giving a tour of his huge mansion on YouTube. The Spain star has also revealed details about his fitness and football routines, interests away from the game and the unusual reason he believes he cannot maintain a relationship. The video has amassed nearly a million views within a few hours of being posted.

  4. Endrick transfer agreed! Real Madrid star set for Lyon loan

    Lyon have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a loan move for Brazil wonderkid Endrick. The Ligue 1 side were seeking a striker following the departures of Alexandre Lacazette and Georges Mikautadze during the summer window, and are set to reinforce their ranks for the second-half of the season with Los Blancos' young forward on his way to France.

  5. Amorim defends misfiring Sesko after uninspiring Aston Villa cameo

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has defended Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven and Benjamin Sesko following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. United left Villa Park without a point after Morgan Rogers scored twice to secure a seventh consecutive Premier League win for the hosts. The loss means the Red Devils missed out on the chance to creep closer to the Champions League spots.

  6. Chelsea consider shock loan recall as injury crisis continues

    Borussia Dortmund are facing the prospect of losing Aaron Anselmino as early as January after details emerged of a clause in his loan agreement with Chelsea. According to reports, Chelsea have the option to recall the 20-year-old defender during the winter window if he has not reached an agreed minimum number of playing minutes for Dortmund.

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    'He'd really regret it' - Salah offered Liverpool advice by Carragher

    Jamie Carragher has offered Mohamed Salah some fresh advice after the Liverpool star's recent public outburst. The Egyptian claimed he had been 'thrown under the bus' by Arne Slot and the club, resulting in the winger being dropped for the Reds' Champions League win over Inter. Salah was reintegrated into the squad at the weekend for the win over Brighton, where he provided an assist after coming on 26 minutes in for the injured Joe Gomez.

  2. Man Utd make Mainoo decision ahead of January window

    Manchester United have outlined their intentions when it comes to the departure of Kobbie Mainoo in January. The out-of-favour midfielder has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim this season, after being told he could not leave on loan during the summer window. The Red Devils have assessed the situation again, and made a decision on their academy graduate's short-term future as we head towards the January market.

  3. Angry Rice and Odegaard lead Arsenal inquest after Wolves win

    Two of Arsenal's leadership group, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, led an inquest into the Gunners' poor performance against Wolves last Saturday. The Premier League leaders emerged as 2-1 winners in the end, maintaining their two-point gap at the top of the table, but it took as many own goals from the visitors to get the match over the line in a tough night for the Gunners.

  4. Arsenal hit with more injury misery as White set for spell out

    Arsenal are set to be without Ben White for several weeks after the defender suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday’s Premier League win over Wolves. The England international was drafted in to slot in at the back following a number of injuries in the Gunners' backline, including powerhouse Gabriel. Unfortunately for the former Brighton man, it will be his only involvement in the run up to 2026.

  5. Maresca doubles down on 'worst 48 hours' of Chelsea tenure rant

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has doubled down on his surprising rant following the club's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. Having sat down after the win, the Blues boss stunned the media by claiming 'the last 48 hours have been the worst because many people didn't support us.' When asked to elaborate, the Italian refused, and he has since adopted the same attitude ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Cardiff on Tuesday.