Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly also writes for the National, the Guardian, the Observer, the Straits Times, the Independent, Sporting Life, Football 365 and the Blizzard. He has written for the FourFourTwo website since 2018 and for the magazine in the 1990s and the 2020s, but not in between. He has covered 1500+ games and remembers a disturbing number of the 0-0 draws.
Latest articles by Richard Jolly
Toothless Fulham head straight back down after season of missed opportunities
By Richard Jolly published
Scott Parker's Fulham showed flashes of coherence at times but lacked cutting edge in both boxes when it mattered
Sam Allardyce: West Brom was a job too far for a manager who has lost his touch
By Richard Jolly published
Sam Allardyce's record of never being relegated is in tatters after West Brom's demotion - staying on would be a mistake
Real Madrid and Barcelona's demise: The golden era of Spanish football is officially over
By Richard Jolly published
Real Madrid and Barcelona were almost untouchable between 2009 and 2018 - now they're being left behind their European rivals
Getting West Ham into the Champions League would be David Moyes' greatest achievement as a manager
By Richard Jolly published
West Ham are on the brink of something that would outrank anything David Moyes oversaw at Everton
Did Gareth Bale's exile under Jose Mourinho cost Tottenham a top-four finish?
By Richard Jolly published
Gareth Bale's brilliance against Sheffield United further highlights wasted opportunities under the sacked Portuguese manager
Peak Pep Guardiola: Why Manchester City play better without a striker
By Richard Jolly published
What formation do Manchester City play? Pep Guardiola has taken the false 9 to whole new levels this season and appear to be reaping the benefits
Unai Emery hoping to silence Arsenal mockers in Europa League reunion – and dispel an unfair reputation
By Richard Jolly published
Former Gunners boss Unai Emery was mocked for his communication skills in London, but has a chance to prove his pedigree at Villarreal
How do Manchester United replace Ed Woodward in a way that works for everybody?
By Richard Jolly published
Manchester United's departing executive vice-chairman has been a key ally to the Glazers with a talent for building a brand - replacing him will be a careful balancing act
Alan Shearer: Is the all-time Premier League record goalscorer actually underrated?
By Richard Jolly published
Alan Shearer has been made an inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame inductee – but we still don't talk about his incredible goalscoring record enough
In praise of the footballers who helped stop the European Super League
By Richard Jolly published
How James Milner, Pep Guardiola, Marcus Rashford and others joined fans by speaking out against the European Super League
The pressure on Daniel Levy has never been higher as search for new Tottenham manager begins
By Richard Jolly published
The Tottenham chairman has tarnished his reputation with European Super League wrangling and the disastrous appointment of Jose Mourinho in 2019
European Super League: Why UEFA should take drastic action and strip the breakaway clubs of their Champions League titles
By Richard Jolly last updated
The European Super League clubs clearly don't care about legacy or tradition, so let's take it away from them
What kind of team are Carlo Ancelotti's Everton?
By Richard Jolly published
Carlo Ancelotti's Everton have been good, bad and ugly this season, but no discernible blueprint is emerging
England Euro 2020 squad: Who Gareth Southgate could take if he gets a 25-man squad
By Richard Jolly published
An extra two spots in the England Euro 2020 squad would create fresh selection questions for England – who should Southgate be looking at?
Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-min's post-match demeanour reveals problems in Jose Mourinho's team
By Richard Jolly published
Jose Mourinho has achieved incredible things in football - but perhaps none as impressive as putting a frown on Son's face
Is this Norwich City side the best in Championship history?
By Richard Jolly published
Norwich City's impending Premier League return seemed a dead-cert from the outset, and they've not disappointed
What's the worst European defeat for any English club?
By Richard Jolly published
Tottenham's loss to Dinamo Zagreb was bad, but how does it compare to the all-time biggest continental flops?
West Brom's unexpected thrashing of Chelsea shows the value in watching every Premier League game
By Richard Jolly published
West Brom, Burnley and Newcastle United are not known for attacking football, yet each have seen their fair share of goalfests recently
Why Sergio Aguero was part of a core group that turned Manchester City into winning machines
By Richard Jolly published
Sergio Aguero will depart Manchester City after a decade of success, and the knowledge he was a key member of an unforgettable unit
Harry Kane could claim so much more than trophies if he stays with Spurs
By Richard Jolly published
Harry Kane's desire to win trophies is understandable, but it may come at the cost of truly legendary status at Tottenham Hotspur
Ireland didn't play attractive football when they had the players to - so why try it now?
By Richard Jolly published
Stephen Kenny wants Ireland to get the ball down and play but there may never have been a worse time to try this
Leicester City: How Kelechi Iheanacho found himself in golden form
By Richard Jolly published
It seemed like Kelechi Iheanacho would forever play Jamie Vardy's back-up - but now Iheanacho is stepping out himself to start scoring
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