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
Mad year. Think I won, just about.
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Mad year. Think I won, just about.
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Missing Amadou Onana
- Gambling on perfection
- Playing the game?
For paying subs, our Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Aston Villa's loss at Arsenal.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Missing Amadou Onana
- Gambling on perfection
- Playing the game?
For paying subs, our Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Aston Villa's loss at Arsenal.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League loss against Arsenal
Villa's winning run topped out at eleven matches in all competitions thanks to 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium
www.astonvillareview.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Three YEARS. Substack is not okay.
December 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Three YEARS. Substack is not okay.
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
Villa take a heavy defeat at Arsenal.
- The Goalkeeper. Again.
- Second-half shortcomings
- A couple of debuts
Our free player ratings.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Villa take a heavy defeat at Arsenal.
- The Goalkeeper. Again.
- Second-half shortcomings
- A couple of debuts
Our free player ratings.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings as winning run ends in Premier League loss at Arsenal
Villa got walloped in the second half in north London and there could be some tense conversations at Bodymoor Heath this week
www.astonvillareview.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's almost reassuring that Coventry still have their 'that game' a few times a season.
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's almost reassuring that Coventry still have their 'that game' a few times a season.
Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise has just scored a stunning solo goal for Zimbabwe against South Africa. Truly wonderful stuff.
December 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise has just scored a stunning solo goal for Zimbabwe against South Africa. Truly wonderful stuff.
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Aston Villa win at Chelsea
- Eight in a row in the Premier League
- Is it time to accept the title race?
The latest episode of our always-free podcast is now available.
🦁 | #AVFC | #AVFC
- Aston Villa win at Chelsea
- Eight in a row in the Premier League
- Is it time to accept the title race?
The latest episode of our always-free podcast is now available.
🦁 | #AVFC | #AVFC
Aston Villa Review: Villa come back to beat Chelsea for EIGHTH Premier League win on the spin
We do not understand what is happening!
www.astonvillareview.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Villa keep it compact
- Cash v Garnacho
- Martínez v himself
A rare FREE Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Aston Villa's Premier League win at Chelsea.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa keep it compact
- Cash v Garnacho
- Martínez v himself
A rare FREE Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Aston Villa's Premier League win at Chelsea.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League comeback win against Chelsea
Villa did it the hard way at Stamford Bridge, but they still did it
www.astonvillareview.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
Another one!
- Ollie Watkins +2
- Substitutes get the job done
- I do not understand
Our Chelsea 1-2 Villa ratings.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Another one!
- Ollie Watkins +2
- Substitutes get the job done
- I do not understand
Our Chelsea 1-2 Villa ratings.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings after gutsy Premier League win over Chelsea
If you're going to win, why not do it in the most stressful way imaginable?
www.astonvillareview.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Imagine my surprise to see Emiliano Martínez fucking about with opponents at a corner and distracting himself.
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Imagine my surprise to see Emiliano Martínez fucking about with opponents at a corner and distracting himself.
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It's Christmas Eve so let's do Albums of the Year, shall we? As ever, it's a Top 20.
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
December 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's Christmas Eve so let's do Albums of the Year, shall we? As ever, it's a Top 20.
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
It's Christmas Eve so let's do Albums of the Year, shall we? As ever, it's a Top 20.
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
December 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's Christmas Eve so let's do Albums of the Year, shall we? As ever, it's a Top 20.
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
20. Drain - ...Is Your Friend
19. Fragda - Glorification Of Witchery
18. Vacuous - In His Blood
17. Fange - Purulences
16. Black Magnet - Megamantra
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The latest issue of my football newsletter is about partisan co-commentators, the most easily solved tiny problem in the game.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
I'm done with biased football co-commentators. It's such an easy problem to solve.
Football broadcasters are being short-changed by their own misplaced priorities
hpbp.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The latest issue of my football newsletter is about partisan co-commentators, the most easily solved tiny problem in the game.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
The latest issue of my football newsletter is about partisan co-commentators, the most easily solved tiny problem in the game.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
I'm done with biased football co-commentators. It's such an easy problem to solve.
Football broadcasters are being short-changed by their own misplaced priorities
hpbp.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The latest issue of my football newsletter is about partisan co-commentators, the most easily solved tiny problem in the game.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Defensive frailties come out to play
- Possession and control (again)
- Villa taking a big opportunity
A trio of Aston Villa conclusions after the Premier League win against Manchester United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Defensive frailties come out to play
- Possession and control (again)
- Villa taking a big opportunity
A trio of Aston Villa conclusions after the Premier League win against Manchester United.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from historic Premier League victory over Manchester United
It wasn't a vintage performance but sometimes it doesn't matter, and sometimes it REALLY doesn't matter
www.astonvillareview.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
Sound of Football Podcast - 2025 Advent Calendar
Join us as we open up all 24 doors of our Advent Calendar and discuss the subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026?
www.sofpodcast.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
With apologies for the unforced absence last week, we're back with more Aston Villa fun and games.
- Four more wins
- Konsa and Watkins
- xG (obvs)
Listen and subscribe right here. The podcast is free and always will be.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
With apologies for the unforced absence last week, we're back with more Aston Villa fun and games.
- Four more wins
- Konsa and Watkins
- xG (obvs)
Listen and subscribe right here. The podcast is free and always will be.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa Review: Villa declare war on xG by being amazing, sort of
Villa are third in the Premier League and nobody is in better form
www.astonvillareview.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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If you missed it yesterday, I put out a free article about Aston Villa and the war on the carbon of football statistics – xG.
Honestly, fascinated by the whole thing. Madness.
Here's why everyone including me is wrong.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Honestly, fascinated by the whole thing. Madness.
Here's why everyone including me is wrong.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa v xG: Villa Twitter's war on nerdy numbers explained
Unai Emery's Villa are flying high in the Premier League and the expected goals row is just adding to the fun
www.astonvillareview.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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ASTON VILLA v xG 🤓
- Villa Twitter's spat with expected goals
- Misrepresenting informative data
- Why some Villa supporters are wrong too
NEW and FREE on Aston Villa Review.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa Twitter's spat with expected goals
- Misrepresenting informative data
- Why some Villa supporters are wrong too
NEW and FREE on Aston Villa Review.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa v xG: Villa Twitter's war on nerdy numbers explained
Unai Emery's Villa are flying high in the Premier League and the expected goals row is just adding to the fun
www.astonvillareview.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Big swear from Jonah Ayunga to complete the triumph. Good lad.
December 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Big swear from Jonah Ayunga to complete the triumph. Good lad.
Absolutely buzzing for St Mirren and my pals in Paisley. That was class. What a half. DRINK IT IN.
December 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Absolutely buzzing for St Mirren and my pals in Paisley. That was class. What a half. DRINK IT IN.
You can't tell me what to do.
December 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
You can't tell me what to do.
THE PAISLEY FUCKING SAINTS!
December 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
THE PAISLEY FUCKING SAINTS!