"Big" Barry O'Connor

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Barry has been covering English football for 30 years. He is an outspoken character ("loudmouth") who has his ins at the pubs where the supporters go. He isn't afraid to call for a manager's sacking after just two losses. His style is direct, populist, and sometimes brutal. He loves puns in headlines and focuses on conflicts, wages, and dressing room drama.

Articles by "Big" Barry O'Connor

Mbeumo and Amad News
Can Mbeumo and Amad save United's season?

01/11/2026

Mbeumo and Amad are heading back to Manchester after AFCON exits. Both should be ready for the derby against City on January 17th.

Gary O'Neil appointed Strasbourg manager as Liam Rosenior leaves for Chelsea News
Gary O'Neil appointed Strasbourg manager as Liam Rosenior leaves for Chelsea

01/10/2026

Gary O'Neil named Strasbourg boss as Liam Rosenior departs for Chelsea. The former Wolves manager takes charge of the Ligue 1 club in a swift return t...

FA Cup News
Palace humiliated: how a sixth-tier side made history and broke Glasner

01/10/2026

Crystal Palace became the first FA Cup holders since 1909 to lose to a non-league side as sixth-tier Macclesfield pulled off the greatest upset in the...

English football's weekend under siege News
English football's weekend under siege

01/09/2026

Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across England, with FA Cup ties postponed, pitches frozen, and travel chaos mounting. Here's what we know.

What's going on at Chelsea? News
What's going on at Chelsea? Rosenior sat in the stands as it all fell apart

01/08/2026

Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as Chelsea slumped to defeat at Fulham. The new boss couldn't even be bothered to take charge of his first Premi...

Chelsea appoint Rosenior News
Chelsea appoint Rosenior: is this really what we've come to?

01/06/2026

Chelsea appoint the man who got sacked at Hull eight months ago. Welcome to the BlueCo era.

Arsenal - Bournemouth News
Rice proves he's worth every penny with Bournemouth double

01/05/2026

Declan Rice played through injury to bag a brace as Arsenal go six clear at the top. He's worth every penny of that £105m.

Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford as Europe's most wanted young coach News
From title-winning genius to United's biggest flop: where did it all go wrong for Ruben Amorim?

01/05/2026

Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford as Europe's most wanted young coach. Fourteen months later, he's out the door with the worst win rate in United's...

Marseille - Nantes News
Two reds, zero fight: Marseille's disaster start to 2026

01/04/2026

Marseille's 2026 started with a nightmare — two red cards, a 2-0 home defeat to Nantes, and De Zerbi questioning whether he needs to be more psycholog...

News
Has Rice just saved Arsenal's title dream?

01/03/2026

A chaotic Saturday in the Premier League saw Arsenal survive another scare, Wolves finally win, and West Ham fans chanting about their own relegation....

Chelsea's Biggest Rival Analysis
Who is Chelsea's Biggest Rival?

12/31/2025

Tottenham? Arsenal? Fulham? Leeds? Chelsea fans have plenty of enemies to choose from. Here's the definitive breakdown of the Blues' biggest rivalries...

Arsenal - Aston villa News
VILLA-IN TERRITORY: Can Arteta survive Emery's revenge mission?

12/30/2025

Emery returns to haunt Arsenal with 11 straight wins. Arteta's defence in tatters. This could get UGLY for the Gunners.

Aston Villa - Chelsea News
What Emery Changed in Four Minutes

12/29/2025

Ollie Watkins called him a 'tactical genius' after one substitution masterclass changed everything at Stamford Bridge.

Florian Wirtz News
Wirtz finally breaks his duck for Liverpool

12/28/2025

Florian Wirtz scores his first Liverpool goal in the 2-1 win over Wolves, ending weeks of frustration and sending Anfield into raptures.

Manchester United - Newcastle United News
Amorim's Gamble Pays Off as United Grind Past Newcastle

12/27/2025

Ruben Amorim's makeshift United side held on for a gritty 1-0 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day. Patrick Dorgu scored a screamer and the kids stepped u...

West Ham - Fulham News
London's Goal-Fest Derby

12/27/2025

West Ham's season teeters on the brink. Fulham sense blood. A London derby where goals are guaranteed and clean sheets are illegal.

Liverpool vs Wolves News
Tears, Then Three Points

12/27/2025

Jota's sons walk out at Anfield as Liverpool face his former club. On the pitch, winless Wolves face a home side finally clicking. This should be a ro...

Romero News
Could Romero miss more games after his Liverpool red card?

12/24/2025

The FA charges Tottenham captain after his red card against Liverpool. Romero faces an extended ban for aggressive behaviour towards the referee.

Arsenal Survive Epic 15-Penalty Shootout Drama News
Arsenal Survive Epic 15-Penalty Shootout Drama

12/24/2025

Kepa Arrizabalaga saves the 16th penalty of the night as Arsenal scrape past Crystal Palace in one of the most dramatic shootouts in Carabao Cup histo...

Amorim Could Lose SEVEN Stars for Boxing Day Clash News
Man United Injury Crisis EXPLODES: Amorim Could Lose SEVEN Stars for Boxing Day Clash

12/23/2025

Manchester United's Boxing Day fixture against Newcastle could turn into a disaster as Ruben Amorim faces losing up to seven first-team regulars throu...

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