Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘I don’t think we’ll see Marcus Rashford at Manchester United again – when you’re not seeing eye to eye with a manager, it can hinder your training, but a loan can work, it did for me’ Ex-Premier League star on parallels with forward’s Aston Villa switch
Ex-winger tells FourFourTwo what it's like to depart a difficult situation at a parent club and head out on loan – and why it can really work for a player
‘Manchester City can still win the Champions League this season, even though they haven’t been at their best – they could beat Real Madrid and go on another run’ Former Blues star isn’t ruling out a surprise European triumph
In an exclusive chat with FFT, an ex-City ace says he still has hope that his old club can conquer the continent again this term
‘Home truths needed to be spoken at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim has been brave enough to do that – the way he’s dealt with Marcus Rashford has been correct’ Former Red Devils star praises new boss
The Old Trafford gaffer has taken a hard line approach with one of the club's star players
The new Champions League format is the European Super League in sheep's clothing
I'm not against new formats, but UEFA have replaced the traditional group stage with something worse
‘Mo Salah can be the best Premier League player ever, and he’s just about better than me – I’m 61 years old now, and I’ve got a bad shoulder and a bad knee…’ Liverpool legend on comparisons to the Egyptian King
Former Reds star talks to FourFourTwo about Salah's status as a Premier League great
Donald Trump wanted Wayne Rooney to offer football lessons to his son, dubbed 'the new Peter Crouch'
Donald Trump has a football-obsessed son who has earned comparisons with Peter Crouch, through the help of Wayne Rooney
Donald Trump almost bought Rangers in 2012, but spared Ally McCoist after backing out of potential takeover
Donald Trump wanted to save Rangers when they were in a financial mess, but pulled out of a takeover after seeing just how bad things really were
Donald Trump played for Wolves as a goalkeeper? Why 1991 claim might not be strictly true...
Donald Trump is back as the US president, but a rumour he played in Wolves' youth team as a goalkeeper in the 1960s isn't based on too much evidence
'Let’s find Woody Allen and do the draw in black and white – or Robert De Niro': Donald Trump was only third choice to do the Rumbelows Cup draw in 1991/92
Donald Trump conducted the 1991/92 Rumbelows Cup, but organisers actually wanted two other names beforehand
‘It doesn’t work with Diogo Dalot at wing-back for Manchester United – I’d love to see them bring in Alphonso Davies to play there’ Former Red Devils defender identifies a potential signing that could strengthen Ruben Amorim’s side
An ex-Manchester United title-winner has given his verdict on the club's switch to 3-4-3 under their new Portuguese boss
‘Every time Trent Alexander-Arnold has a bad game now, questions are going to be asked about his commitment – it baffles me that Liverpool have let his contract run down’ Former Anfield star bemused by lack of resolution over full-back’s future
The Liverpool defender's difficult afternoon against Manchester United has left a former Reds striker concerned for the rest of the season
'You couldn’t blame Trent Alexander-Arnold if he wanted to play for Real Madrid – I hope he stays, but even with Mo Salah, I would understand if he decided to leave': Former Liverpool defender explains why he’s braced for key Anfield exits
Liverpool’s three biggest stars - including Trent Alexander-Arnold - are all out of contract in the summer, with uncertainty remaining over their futures
Arsenal greats Ray Parlour and Paul Merson join Jules Breach for FourFourTwo's 30th anniversary event in London
It's three decades since FFT began in 1994, so we had a special evening to celebrate, hosted by Classic Football Shirts, with drinks sponsored by Guinness
‘Maybe I’ll be signed by Wrexham, who knows? English football would suit me – if an offer came, I wouldn’t think twice, I’d go immediately’ Euro 2024 cult hero reveals his UK dream
After almost joining Luton in 2022, a summer star tells FourFourTwo about his hopes for a January move
‘Ruben Amorim could have waited for Real Madrid and had a better chance to be successful – to have joined Manchester United, he must be convinced in his own ability’ Former Old Trafford coach’s verdict on new boss
Ex-Red Devils man explains why Amorim's arrival may be an even bigger risk for the new coach than it is for the club
‘After Manchester City’s recent form, maybe they’re the underdogs against Manchester United!’ Former Red Devils defender on this weekend’s derby
Pep Guardiola’s side have won just once in 10 games, leading to hopes on the other side of Manchester that they could be beatable
‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw
The German boss begins his tenure in charge with some encouraging fixtures, as England aim to triumph in 2026
‘This is the hardest Manchester derby to call in years – Manchester United shouldn’t be petrified, it feels like Manchester City aren’t in control of any game at the moment’ Former Red Devils striker thinks a surprise result could be possible
Ruben Amorim’s first derby as Old Trafford boss comes at a time when their rivals have been wobbling
“Marcus Rashford will always be under scrutiny, he can’t just ask people to shut up, they won’t. He has to show he’s obsessed with football again, the best train more than anybody’: former Manchester United striker issues warning to Old Trafford star
The England international has been back among the goals under Ruben Amorim, but has been told he needs to remain dedicated
'Did I sleep with the Ballon d’Or? Kind of... my mum has been inviting everyone to the house, and putting it all over the place!’ Manchester City’s Rodri lifts the lid on life as the best player in the world
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains what it's been like since winning the prestigious award
'I want to be back on the field this season – winning the Ballon d'Or was like a bottle of oxygen for my rehab' Manchester City star Rodri explains why his award came at the perfect time
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder reveals when he's targeting returning to action
‘It was so clear the other guy was winning the Ballon d’Or, so I didn’t expect much, but I thought “It’s a vote, you never know.” Afterwards, friends texted me and said football won’ Rodri speaks out on pipping Vinicius to football's biggest award
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains why he never gave up hope of triumphing
'Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar extend their contracts in Saudi Arabia? We play a facilitating job, but it’s down to the players and the clubs to decide' Saudi Pro League chief reveals how talks will work for out-of-contract duo
Some of the league's biggest stars see their deals expire this summer – FFT heard from the division's CEO, on the prospects of them staying and others arriving
'LGBTQ+ fans will be respected at a World Cup in Saudi Arabia, everyone is welcome' 2034 tournament bid chief's promise
Ahead of the country being awarded the tournament next month, FFT spoke to the bid CEO about some of the important issues that have been raised
Happy 30th anniversary, FourFourTwo: The story of the ‘quite remarkable’ football magazine
Three decades ago when FourFourTwo launched, no-one imagined it would lead to an all-nighter with Delia Smith, being abducted by an Israeli taxi driver and sending Bobby Robson bottles of HP Sauce through the post. We speak to every previous editor, to hear the full story of the ‘quite remarkable’ football magazine
