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
Best soccer cleats for wingers: The latest ranges designed for wide players from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Skechers
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best soccer cleats for wingers, as worn by the very trickiest players in the world
Best soccer cleats for comfort 2024: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best soccer cleats for comfort will help keep those agonizing blisters away at all times
Which NFL team each Premier League fanbase should follow, according to AI
By Ryan Dabbs published
Premier League supporters can get into NFL this season - with AI helping them find the team they should follow
‘Ruud van Nistelrooy is an excellent coach – you can tell that he’s addicted to football. He loves analysing the game. I’ve been really impressed by his ideas’: Manchester United star enjoying working with Dutch coach at Old Trafford
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United players have been impressed with Dutch coach Ruud van Nistelrooy
‘I see a lot of myself in Ollie Watkins. He’s a creator, dribbler and finisher, and he’s shown that he can be trusted consistently. That’s what the top players do’: Premier League legend has high praise for Aston Villa striker
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Ollie Watkins has received some acclaim from a Premier League legend - even earning a comparison in playing style
‘Phil Neville tried a lot of different ideas to get the best out of the Lionesses, but things weren’t quite right and needed ironing out – that wasn’t his fault’: Former England women's star reflects on time with national team
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Phil Neville managed England for three years - but things didn't quite work out how everyone would have liked
‘Missing the Euros was one of the toughest moments of my career – I got into a good place mentally and physically with my form, then my body broke down’: England star reflects on agonising summer
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE England saw their summer end in agony - but one player was already in pain before a ball was kicked in the summer...
Adidas re-release 'the greatest football boots of all time'
By Ryan Dabbs published
Adidas is famous for the Predator model - and they've remade what many consider the best design
Nottingham Forest squad for 2024/25: Nuno Espirito Santo's full team for the Premier League and FA Cup
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Nottingham Forest squad for 2024/25 is geared up for a another season in the Premier League
1 bite, 2 red cards and 142 caps: Controversial striker emotionally announces retirement from international football
By Ryan Dabbs published
After both a glittering and controversial career in international football, one of modern football's best strikers is set to hang up his boots
Saudi Pro League side completes shock deal for leading goalscorer
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Saudi Pro League will see a new striker bagging goals this term, in a move no one saw coming
'Your attitude in defensive set pieces is a f****** disgrace - what is a shame is that Luis de la Fuente called you up for the national team': The unique way La Liga star learned he had been included in Spain squad
By Ryan Dabbs published
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente included a surprise player in his latest squad - and the way they found out is rather unique to say the least
Newcastle United preparing for senior player to depart club: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Newcastle United could be about to lose a key member of the first team squad
‘That was one of the worst decisions I've ever seen’: Micah Richards fuming with controversial Premier League incident
By Ryan Dabbs published
Micah Richards couldn't believe what he saw in the Premier League at the weekend
This transfer is the most random move of the summer window - and you'll probably have missed it
By Ryan Dabbs published
The transfer window is still open in certain parts of the world, and some utterly bizarre deals are happening
England star to pull out of Nations League squad, in big blow to Lee Carsley
By Ryan Dabbs published
England will have to make do without a key player for their clashes against the Republic of Ireland and Finland
‘Jim Smith let me pick the bus music en route to my Derby debut against Manchester United – we arrived at Old Trafford to the sound of salsa!’: Premier League cult hero recalls arriving in England
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arriving at Manchester United playing salsa music is unconventional - but a debut Premier League goal suggests things worked pretty well...
‘The police weren’t happy with me when I decided to confront protesting Chelsea fans on the night the proposed European Super League fell apart’: Petr Cech opens up on intervening at Stamford Bridge in 2021
By Ryan Dabbs published
Petr Cech stepped in to talk fans as they protested the European Super League in 2021 - but against the wishes of the police at Stamford Bridge
'Chelsea made an official approach but Roma said, "Forget about it – nobody takes our boys from here". I’m a Liverpool fan, though. I enjoy their songs': Brazil legend reveals failed move to Stamford Bridge
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea are constantly looking for reinforcements in the transfer market - but they missed out on one key target a couple of decades ago
Europa League and Conference League draw: As they happened
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
LIVE The Europa League and Conference League have drawn some fantastic fixtures for the league stage of the competition
The best soccer back-to-school deals - 13 items I'd buy for the new year, with savings of up to 61%
By Ryan Dabbs published
The best soccer back-to-school deals to get your hands on for the new year
'He threatened me with his pitchfork, so I slapped him, and he tried to punch me, but I dodged it and that’s when everyone jumped in to break us up': Patrice Evra reveals insane fight with Chelsea groundsman
By Ryan Dabbs published
Patrice Evra had a bizarre bust-up at Stamford Bridge in April 2008 - with a groundsman
'When Messi played out wide, he was easy to catch - I never had any issues playing against him': Manchester United legend opens up on playing against Argentine great
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi didn't have it all his own way in early meetings with Manchester United - as one legend describes
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