Chris Flanagan
Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from 20 countries, in places as varied as Jerusalem and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, Euro 2020 and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
Ex-Arsenal hero Theo Walcott names the underrated Gunners player that he’s a ‘big fan of’
By Chris Flanagan published
One player has caught the eye of a former star early in the season – and it may not be the person that you expect
Padbol? Jorkyball?! The surprise investment Theo Walcott has made after retirement
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Arsenal and England winger explains to FFT about the hybrid sports he's now passionate about
They’ve missed him for his legs, energy levels and work rate, they need the whole team to be like that: Lee Sharpe pinpoints the one player that Manchester United have suffered without
By Chris Flanagan published
The Red Devils have been inconsistent again this term – speaking to FFT, a former hero explains which player's absence is felt
'I got a few kisses and a few rollickings from Brian Clough: I travelled on the bus with Nottingham Forest, but once he marched me out of the dressing room' – Clive Tyldesley on working with English football's most famous managers
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Former ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley had a good grounding, working with legend of the game Brian Clough at the start of his career
'I think Arsenal are still missing a striker – Kai Havertz has made a good start to the season, but they miss someone who can give them a plan B': Gunners legend gives his thoughts to FFT after opening matches of the new campaign
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Mikel Arteta's side were held to a draw at home to Brighton on Saturday, and an Arsenal great thinks they need more options
'I went too early didn't I?' How Adam Armstrong's greatest moment in football was also his most embarrassing
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE The Southampton striker scored the winning goal in May's play-off final, but celebrated victory a little prematurely
'Some people weren’t happy when I left for Liverpool, I want to repair those wounds': Former England international opens up to FFT
By Chris Flanagan published
Moving to Anfield wasn't universally popular for the midfielder, but he's determined to win the supporters back
Can Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur face old boss Jose Mourinho in the Europa League? All the details of this week's league stage draw
By Chris Flanagan published
Europe’s second club competition has undergone a format change this season – FFT explains what to watch out for
Who could Chelsea face in the Conference League? All the details of Friday’s league stage draw
By Chris Flanagan published
Europe’s third club competition has undergone a format change this season – FFT explains what to look out for
Everything you need to know about the new Champions League, ahead of the league stage draw
By Chris Flanagan published
Europe’s biggest club competition has become even bigger – FFT explains what to look out for in the revamped format
Sven-Goran Eriksson's 10-step guide to managing at the top level
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Sven-Goran Eriksson coached for 42 years, winning 19 trophies and reaching five European finals. In 2019, he told FourFourTwo the secrets behind his successful career – via Becks, Rooney and taming Roberto Mancini
When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw due to take place, and why is it different to normal? The format, how to watch and more
By Chris Flanagan published
The Premier League’s big boys will be among the 32 teams discovering their opponents, in a draw with a difference
WATCH: Mascot race ends with controversial winner – Grimsby Town’s Mighty Mariner denied victory
By Chris Flanagan published
Popular footballing figures faced off at Epsom Downs Racecourse, but the victor was unexpected
'I broke the cardinal rule of commentary by saying "And Solskjaer has won it" - if Manchester United hadn't won, there would have been an effigy hanging of me in the Arndale Centre!': Clive Tyldesley relives his most famous moment
By Chris Flanagan published
The former ITV commentator relives Manchester United's famous night in Barcelona when Sir Alex Ferguson's side became European champions
‘At no point did I think we’d lost 1999 Champions League Final – we’d scored in injury time a few times that season. What was surprising was scoring twice!’: Peter Schmeichel relives Manchester United's miraculous victory
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE The legendary Red Devils goalkeeper relives the glory of the famous victory over Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou
'It was the best game I ever took part in – just the most crazy match, everything happened': Peter Schmeichel picks favourite Manchester United match he ever played in... and it’s not the Champions League Final
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Peter Schmeichel tells FFT he has no doubt which was the most dramatic match he featured in for the Red Devils
‘I was hoping for a Manchester City win in the FA Cup final, but with no European football this season, Newcastle can challenge for the Champions League again’: Harvey Barnes gives his verdict on 2024/25
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE The Newcastle star believes that the north east club can push back towards Europe's elite club competition again
‘Premier League charges don’t overshadow what Manchester City players have achieved’: Former Sky Blues star speaks out
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester City are contesting 115 financial charges going into the new 2024/25 Premier League season
“Signing Dominic Solanke is like when Tottenham signed Jurgen Klinsmann to replace me: working under Ange Postecoglou, he’ll improve and score even more than he did at Bournemouth” – Teddy Sheringham hails new Spurs buy
By Chris Flanagan published
The Tottenham legend is backing the club's new £65m signing to fire Spurs back into the Champions League season
Jamie Carragher exclusive: 'Arsenal still need one more special attacker to overtake Manchester City and win the Premier League'
By Chris Flanagan published
The Sky Sports pundit is tipping Pep Guardiola to bag a fifth successive league title this term
Jamie Carragher exclusive: “Liverpool overperformed last season – no-one expects the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first campaign”
By Chris Flanagan published
The Anfield legend and Sky pundit tells FFT why he thinks the Reds may not be ready to challenge for top spot this term
‘I heard about Manchester United offer hours before facing England at Wembley’: Peter Schmeichel reveals how 'dream' move came about
By Chris Flanagan published
The hugely successful Red Devils legend Peter Schmeichel tells FourFourTwo when he first learned of interest from Old Trafford
‘Didi Hamann would be great on Countdown. Steven Gerrard? Maybe not so much’ – host and Liverpool fan Colin Murray gives his verdict to FFT
By Chris Flanagan published
The television presenter explains why the Reds' legendary midfielder may not fare brilliantly on the Channel 4 show
‘Eddie Howe comes across as very calm, but he has an intense side to him. The tactical things I’ve learned are things I’ve never seen before’: Newcastle United star reveals all about Magpies boss
By Chris Flanagan published
The Magpies boss has been linked with the England job, and is highly respected among his squad at St James' Park
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