Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray is a freelance journalist, who regularly contributes to both the FourFourTwo magazine and website. Formerly a senior staff writer at FFT and a fluent Spanish speaker, he has interviewed major names such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero and Xavi. He was also named PPA New Consumer Journalist of the Year 2015.
Latest articles by Andrew Murray
What it’s like to meet Virgil van Dijk for the cover of FourFourTwo magazine
By Andrew Murray published
FourFourTwo FourFourTwo’s Andy Murray went to Liverpool’s training ground to interview the Reds’ defensive totem for our latest cover story. But what’s the Dutchman really like?
Mario Balotelli is not the root of football evil – he's just himself
By Andrew Murray last updated
Mario Balotelli So, Balo has returned to the San Siro from whence he came, but is he really just a victim of circumstance? Andrew Murray investigates...
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Football Stadiums in the World: No.5
By Andrew Murray last updated
100 Best Stadiums As masculinely magnificent as its name is sybillantly feminine, the San Siro is among football’s finest venues. Andy Murray doffs his cap...
Gael Clichy: Perform week-in-week-out
By Andrew Murray last updated
Manchester City The Manchester City and France full-back on creating consistency in your game
Xavi: Master the pass
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Keep your team-mates happy with perfect delivery every time, with tips from former Barcelona and Spain legendary string-puller
The FourFourTwo Preview: Man City vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Etihad Stadium | Sat 22 Mar | 3pm
Jordi Alba: Man City will be a 'great rival' for Barcelona
By Andrew Murray last updated
Jordi Alba Jordi Alba speaks to FFT ahead of Barcelona's Champions League showdown with Manchester City...
How overlooking Chelsea's best goalkeeper could cost Mourinho the title
By Andrew Murray last updated
FFT100 Petr Cech has dropped a few clangers – and out of the FourFourTwo Top 100. Unlike Thibaut Courtois, the permaloaned prodigy who astonished Andrew Murray…
Sebastien Bassong: Q&A
By Andrew Murray last updated
Q & A Welcome to Norwich: Canaries centre-back Sebastian Bassong talks to FourFourTwo's Andrew Murray about Delia, Partridge and mustard...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Hull
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sat 25 Oct | 3pm
Xavi: New-look Man City starting to resemble Barcelona
By Andrew Murray last updated
Xavi Midfield maestro Xavi tells FourFourTwo he's full of respect for Manchester City...
Tello: I love the Premier League, but I want to be at Barcelona for a long time
By Andrew Murray last updated
Cristian Tello Rising Barcelona starlet Cristian Tello speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo...
Liverpool vs Tottenham: What will and won't happen
By Andrew Murray published
Match Previews Premier League | Anfield | Sat 2 Apr | 5.30pm | Sky Sports 1
Geovanni: I was proud when Hull beat Arsenal - it's a dream to see them in the Cup Final
By Andrew Murray last updated
Hull City FourFourTwo catches up with former Hull City star Geovanni to discuss life in Hull, beating Arsenal, the FA Cup final and *that* half time team talk at the Etihad....
Santi Cazorla: How to improve your weak foot
By Andrew Murray last updated
Arsenal Dish out a beating with either peg, thanks to these top tips from Arsenal’s midfield magician
The FourFourTwo Preview: Sunderland vs Swansea
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Stadium of Light | Sat 27 Sep | 3pm
Sergio Aguero: Shake off your marker
By Andrew Murray last updated
Manchester City When it comes to finding space in the opposition box, Manchester City’s Argentine genius is the best in the business. But how does he do it? FourFourTwo asks the man himself...
I met the real Luis Suarez... and he was a thoroughly nice chap
By Andrew Murray last updated
Luis Suarez FFT's Andrew Murray tells the story of his afternoon with Liverpool's Luis Suarez...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea
By Andrew Murray last updated
UEFA Champions League Champions League | Vicente Calderon | Tue 22 Apr | 7:45pm
The long read: Guardiola's 16-point blueprint for dominance - his methods, management and tactics
By Andrew Murray last updated
Pep Guardiola With Guardiola settling in the Man City hot-seat, FFT's award-winning Andy Murray investigates precisely what fans can expect from the notorious perfectionist...
Zinedine Zidane the Manager: How Zizou positioned himself to lead Real Madrid
By Andrew Murray last updated
Zinedine Zidane The Frenchman was his generation’s greatest player – now he wants to be its greatest coach.
Lamela: I don't want comparison with Bale
By Andrew Murray last updated
Erik Lamela Tottenham Hotspur's £30 million summer signing Erik Lamela does not want to be compared to departed hero Gareth Bale.
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