Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘Real Madrid are tough to turn down, but why would Unai Emery leave Aston Villa? He’s more powerful than the sporting director and chief executive – he might not get that elsewhere’ Ex-Villa star explains why even the Bernabeu may not tempt boss away
Former favourite insists that there's no reason for Emery to leave Villa Park any time soon, despite links
Derby County's shocking 2007/08 revisited: the Premier League's worst ever season, told by those who were there
Derby County endured misery, torment and torture during the 2007/08 season, with no Premier League side having come close to their dismal, record-breaking campaign
‘It’s hard to know which players could become presenters, but I see two current footballers who could be good pundits’ Gary Lineker tips duo for TV careers after retirement
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview for FourFourTwo, the long-serving Match of the Day picks out two players who could have futures on television
‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking legend reveals the most crushing disappointment he experienced
‘I was glad I went to Barcelona, it was a madhouse but it was wonderful – it shouldn’t have been a hard decision to go there, but I was happy at Everton’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about his move from Goodison Park to the Camp Nou
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking great discusses swapping English football for La Liga in 1986
‘As I was delivering the first line in my pants, all I could see in my peripheral vision was four shoulders going up and down, of Alan Shearer and Ian Wright giggling’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the night he hosted Match of the Day in his underwear
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the presenter relives arguably his most famous moment on the flagship programme
‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the BBC presenter admits he's unsure what it will be like emotionally during his final show
‘So many times when we played Manchester United, arguments would start before the first whistle had even blown – the players would try to kill each other with their eyes’ Former Arsenal star remembers famous Premier League rivalry
Ex-Gunners ace explains why matches against the Red Devils were more intense than any other fixture
‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview
‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year
Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster
MK Dons midfielder Dan Crowley chosen as our League Two player of the season: ‘When Arsene Wenger tells you he wants you to join Arsenal, it’s hard to turn him down’
Former prodigy explains what it was like to join the Gunners, as he wins FourFourTwo's divisional award
Wycombe Wanderers forward Richard Kone named as our League One player of the season: ‘Even as I was signing the contract to join the club, I was like “I’m going to wake up soon!”’
Chairboys striker wins our fan vote, as we unveil FourFourTwo's best 50 players in the Football League during 2024-25
Norwich City’s Borja Sainz voted best player in EFL in FourFourTwo’s annual fan poll – Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone wins League One award, Dan Crowley of MK Dons named best in League Two
Trio take the honours as we unveil our list of the best 50 footballers in the Football League this season
‘I remember the first time I was on Match of the Day, I had an absolute shocker. When I arrived home, I even got the piss taken out of me by my own family!’ Gary Lineker tells FourFourTwo about his unfortunate start to life on the flagship show
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the presenter reveals why his relationship with Match of the Day didn't get off on the right foot
‘Sir Gary Lineker? I don’t know how you comment on that – I’ve never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in’ England legend tells FFT why he won’t stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential honours
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the goalscorer, TV presenter and podcaster explains why it's important to speak up for things he believes in
‘I understand why fans moan about the 3pm blackout because you can watch any game abroad. It’ll go at some point as broadcasters cough up more cash’ Gary Lineker discusses current TV rules with FourFourTwo
EXCLUSIVE Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the 3pm blackout regulation
‘If I was Bournemouth, I’d be thinking if they can get past Manchester City, there’s no-one to stop them winning the FA Cup for the first time ever’ Former England star believes the Cherries have the ability to make history
EXCLUSIVE Ex-England ace isn't ruling out a shock cup triumph this season for Bournemouth
‘I wasn’t concerned I’d done anything wrong – I stated a fact. It was taken out of proportion and people have recognised that they misread the situation a bit’ Gary Lineker gives FourFourTwo his thoughts on BBC suspension for asylum seeker tweet
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about the time he was asked to step back from Match of the Day
‘I’ve had talks with Sky at various points, but I just loved being with the BBC. Also, I’m quite loyal. I’ve had the same guy cut my hair for the last 40 years’ Gary Lineker talks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his presenting career
BBC presenter Gary Lineker reveals that he's turned down interest from Sky during his distinguished career on television
Gary Lineker exclusive: ‘I’m prouder of my presenting career than my football career – I was born to be in the box, not on the box. I had to battle with television for a long time’
EXCLUSIVE Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker talks to FourFourTwo, as he prepares to step down after 26 years in the role
‘Pep Guardiola had issues in his personal life – was that partly why he didn’t commit earlier, and why they’ve struggled? Were the club reluctant to buy players, in case he left?’ Former Manchester City defender gives view on difficult campaign
EXCLUSIVE Former Manchester City star ponders the reasons for club's decline as well as Pep Guardiola's struggles
‘Nobody is irreplaceable at Liverpool – Kevin Keegan left but Kenny Dalglish came in, Ian Rush left and they still won the league’ Former Anfield star explains why the Reds wouldn’t be crippled by departure of key player
EXCLUSIVE Ex-Liverpool midfielder looks to history for reasons why the Reds can cope despite potential exit of star
‘Liverpool need to bring someone in to take the burden off Darwin Nunez – he’s not a starting player, the fee has weighed him down, he’s trying to too hard’ Former Reds record signing explains what it’s like when a price tag leads to unwanted scrutiny
Ex-Anfield striker explains to FourFourTwo why his old club may need to sign another striker to support the Uruguayan
‘Mikel Arteta could have handled the media differently recently – bad PR can take up so much of your time as a manager, but your brains are scrambled’ Ex-Premier League boss explains why Arsenal boss got it wrong
Experienced former gaffer offers Spaniard advice on how to navigate tricky situations during post-match interviews
‘Five more wins should give Liverpool the title – they’re facing questions after their two cup defeats, but the Premier League was always the be all and end’ Former Anfield star explains how many points the Reds need to secure the title
Ex-Liverpool defender backs his old club to recover from recent results and cruise to a first league triumph in five years
