
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 have 'held talks' with top striker to replace Darwin Nunez, with Premier League move edging closer: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are searching for a more prolific striker than Darwin Nunez in the summer window

'In those two games against Arsenal, where I thought this will be a real test for him, he certainly came out on top on both of Saliba and Gabriel': Newcastle striker Alexander Isak lauded by former Magpies striker ahead of League Cup final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle star Alexander Isak could prove the difference in the League Cup final against Liverpool

Liverpool hero discusses if Arne Slot's success in his first season is tarnishing Jurgen Klopp's legacy
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool are on course for a Premier League title in Arne Slot's first season - could that ruin Jurgen Klopp's legacy at Anfield?

Chelsea lining up sensational swap deal to land Aurelien Tchouameni: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea want to bring Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Stamford Bridge, and they've got a plan to make it happen...

Arsenal made 'formal proposal' for Joshua Kimmich before contract renewal was confirmed: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal want to get the best out of Martin Odegaard with a star signing

Manchester City to continue Pep Guardiola rebuild with European star who already has a 'gentleman's agreement' in place: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City are preparing for another massive summer of spending - including a sensational deal for a Kyle Walker replacement

Arsenal want Premier League-winning forward Pep Guardiola loves in bargain deal: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal are in need of attacking reinforcements, and have identified a Premier League winner as a key target

Liverpool star 'in trouble' for League Cup final as Arne Slot issues injury update
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool will likely be without a key player for the final against Newcastle on Sunday

'Talks went really, really well, and I thought at one stage I was going to go to Manchester United, and I even went house hunting around Manchester for a day': Alan Shearer reveals how close he came to signing for Alex Ferguson
By Ryan Dabbs published
Alan Shearer nearly ended up playing for Manchester United in 1996 - and now he reveals just how close he came to signing for them

Thierry Henry doesn't believe that Mohamed Salah will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, with the Arsenal legend picking his favourite
By Ryan Dabbs published
Thierry Henry was famously overlooked for the Ballon d'Or during his career, and belives that Mohamed Salah will suffer a similar fate

Tottenham sacking imminent as Daniel Levy prepares for key change: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is ready to relieve one key individual at the club of his duties...

Chelsea step up pursuit for £30m star from second division side as they seek Jadon Sancho alternative: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea are looking to replace Jadon Sancho with a suprising left-winger

Liverpool could still make money from Trent Alexander-Arnold departure, thanks to key FIFA rule change: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool can still generate some cash if Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid when his contract expires this summer

'Pardew showed me a video of Shearer’s goals. Control, bam! Control, turn, bam! I was stunned, then said, "Give me that shirt, I always take number nine"': Newcastle cult hero recalls making confident move upon signing for Magpies 13 years ago
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle saw the No.9 shirt immediately taken in 2012 by a confident player

‘I was close, very close, to managing Liverpool. I thought it was done, but they went for Joe Fagan. From there, nothing worked out and I lost my motivation’: Ex-Real Madrid boss reveals missing out on Anfield job
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Former Real Madrid manager failed to become the Liverpool manager, despite being told they were next in line at Anfield

‘I’m told there was talk about joining Rangers, but I was never tempted by the Premier League. A few minutes at Barca were worth more than anywhere else’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta reveals potential transfer away from Camp Nou never interested him
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta says that he never wanted to move to the Premier League - but there was potential for a Rangers transfer

‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

‘I’d watched Alisson since 2012, but he had no EU passport. I did my own work and thought if we were to spend money, he was the only one to spend it on’: Liverpool waited patiently for Brazilian goalkeeper before finally making £67m signing in 2018
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool had been keeping tabs on Alisson for six years before he moved to Anfield

'Winning the league at Old Trafford tops White Hart Lane – you can imagine Fergie saying, "Don’t let this mob beat us to win the title at our own stadium"': Arsenal legend preferred sealing 2002 title against Manchester United than in 2004 versus Spurs
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal have managed to win the Premier League at both Manchester United and Tottenham, and one player who featured in both title wins has his say on which was better

‘It’s hard to describe scoring the winner in the World Cup final. The ball came to me, I controlled it, and time stopped. It was like slow motion. I heard silence’: Andres Iniesta recalls scoring winner for Spain against the Netherlands in 2010
By Ryan Dabbs published
Andres Iniesta describes what it felt like to score the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain against the Netherlands

'Alisson is going to leave in the summer': Liverpool legend predicts Brazilian goalkeeper will depart Anfield at the end of the season
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been tipped to leave the club in the summer, due to a key arrival at Anfield...

'I decided to sell Ronaldo, whom I consider to be the best player I've ever coached, but the chairman and I decided to sack him': Ex-Real Madrid manager reveals why he sold O Fenomeno despite rating him so highly
By Ryan Dabbs published
Real Madrid might have rated Ronaldo highly in 2007, but fitness concerns saw them sell him for just £5.3m

'To attribute Antony's lack of success at Manchester United solely to his physicality is a very superficial argument and does not reflect reality - he has become one of the best players since joining Real Betis': Antony's agent hits back at Ruben Amorim
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questioned Antony's physicality, and now the Brazilian's agent has hit back at the Portuguese boss
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