Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

Liverpool hatch masterplan to sign Alexander Isak, with surprising offer being lined up: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are keen on signing Alexander Isak at the end of the season

'Ludicrous' Neymar clause revealed as Barcelona permitted Brazilian surprise luxury once a month
By Ryan Dabbs published
Neymar was allowed one special request at Barcelona every month after having clause inserted into his deal

'My surname was a handicap, no doubt. I’d get told, ‘If you wanted to avoid all of the attention, just don’t play football’. But I wanted to because I loved it!': Diego Maradona Jr. achieved great success despite his name proving a hinderance in the sport
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers ever, so attempting to become a professional footballer was always going to be tricky for his son

‘The pure simplicity of the way Slot has managed the squad is probably the biggest thing I could say about him. It’s not broken, so let’s get on with it’: Liverpool legend full of admiration for Jurgen Klopp's successor at Anfield
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool have become even better under Arne Slot, and a club legend belives the Dutchman's simplicity has been his greatest strength

‘I trained at Spurs and thought they’d give me a chance. But I received a letter thanking me but saying they didn’t think I was good enough – I was gutted’: How Tottenham missed out on signing Wales legend John Toshack
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Tottenham invited a future star for trials when they were aged just 15, but turned him away after deeming them not good enough to play for the club

'People around the world know me because of my goal at Chelsea. I still can’t explain it, though. Drogba even asked me, 'Who are you? What did you eat?"' Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse recalls iconic strike at Stamford Bridge
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse scored two exceptional goals against Chelsea in 2012, but even he 'can't explain' the second strike

‘Slot hasn’t come in and changed everything, making it all about himself – it’s been about the players he’s inherited, getting the best out of a system he likes’: Liverpool manager impressing former players with personality and tactical approach
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool have been transformed under Arne Slot since his arrival, something not many would have thought possible following Jurgen Klopp's departure

‘We thought we’d signed him, but Chelsea blew us away. I think they signed him so we couldn’t have him, as much as because they really wanted him’: Liverpool actually failed to sign Mohamed Salah in 2014, three years before finally getting the Egyptian
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool and Mohamed Salah could have joined together in January 2014, if it wasn't for Chelsea getting in the way

‘He could have been another Thierry Henry if he’d stayed at Arsenal. It was up to him what he wanted because he was 6ft 1in, quick and unbelievable’: Ray Parlour claims Champions League winner could have enjoyed even greater success with Gunners
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes that the club had 'another Thierry Henry' in their ranks

'It’s nothing against Arsenal, but I never wanted to go to England. Give me freezing showers as long as I can stay with my family': Real Madrid superstar reveals why he rejected Gunners move as a young player
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal failed to convince a future Real Madrid superstar to sign for them as a teenager

'I got reported to the police for making a rude hand gesture to Coventry City fans - I got a £17,000 fine': Arsenal legend reveals receiving severe punishment after Premier League game
By Ryan Dabbs published
One Arsenal legend was handed a hefty fine in 1997 after some 'rude' hand gestures made to Coventry fans

The LAFC 2025 away kit has been released, and it's simple yet utterly stunning
By Ryan Dabbs published
The LAFC 2025 away kit will see Olivier Giroud and his team-mates looking the part in MLS this upcoming season

Arsenal legend Ian Wright reveals Dennis Bergkamp was surprisingly named after Ballon d'Or winner
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal hero Dennis Bergkamp came close to winning the Ballon d'Or on two occasions, but he's actually named after a winner of the award

Liverpool star Luis Diaz would be 'delighted' to make summer move away from Anfield: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool could lose Luis Diaz to a side he 'dreams' of playing for

Why Liverpool manager Arne Slot wasn't ALLOWED to do post-match interview after Merseyside derby versus Everton
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool drew 2-2 in the last seconds of the game, and Arne Slot subsequently received a red card for his protestations

'Ange Postecoglou will not change. He's got to where he is playing this style of football, whether its in Australia, Japan, to Scotland at Celtic and now at Spurs, so why would he change it?' Tottenham manager backed by Australia and Premier League legend
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is sticking to his attacking tactical approach in games - which one former Premier League star believes is the right approach

Tottenham could receive seismic Qatari investment - but Daniel Levy will continue as chairman: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could continue at the club even if new owners take over

Saudi Pro League side reported to FIFA after FAILING to make 'promised' payment on two occasions
By Ryan Dabbs published
Saudi Pro League sides have splashed the cash in recent times - or have they...?

'Manchester City are at the stage where they need a new goalkeeper': Jamie Carragher offers scathing review of Ederson after Champions League blunder versus Real Madrid
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City have been told they need a new goalkeeper by Jamie Carragher

Controversial Champions League decision could see European competition head to the United States: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Champions League will have games played in the United States as the latest commerical rights deal is imminent

Bayern Munich BANNED from wearing home kit in Champions League as UEFA demand changes
By Ryan Dabbs published
Bayern Munich will need to be quick if they want to wear their home kit in this season's Champions League

'I can see the logic with Harry Kane joining Arsenal - he would be the perfect last piece in the jigsaw and suits them down to the ground': England captain touted for shock transfer to Tottenham's rivals
By Ryan Dabbs published
Harry Kane to Arsenal would transform the club's fortunes, but would the England captain want to betray Tottenham?

Ranked! The 27 greatest cup shocks in English football history
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The FA Cup and League Cup have thrown up some crazy shocks in their history, and FFT have decided to run through the best of them
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