Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock
Ranked! The best football kits of the 2020s
By Tom Hancock last updated
Counting down the game's standout strips from the decade so far
Notable moments in football history
By Tom Hancock published
From the world's oldest club to the first £100m player...
The best British midfielders ever
By Tom Hancock published
Ranking the Home Nations' finest operators in the middle of the park
Why the Championship ISN'T the hardest league in the world - it's the division below
By Tom Hancock published
David Beckham was in the house to see Birmingham beat Wrexham on Monday, in a clash which heralded the emergence of a new toughest league...
Iconic Champions League images
By Tom Hancock published
A photographic journey through the modern history of Europe's premier club competition
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for ANOTHER sensational shock return to Old Trafford
By Tom Hancock published
Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United in acrimonious circumstances in 2022 - he couldn't come back again, could he...?
Elite football strike threatened, as Rodri delivers blow to game-makers
By Tom Hancock published
Some of Europe's top teams could theoretically play more than 70 times in the space of less than 12 months
Liverpool receives £30m windfall - thanks to Taylor Swift
By Tom Hancock published
Taylor Swift made three appearances at Liverpool's Anfield this summer as part of her worldwide Eras Tour
Manchester City star Rodri targeted by Real Madrid - following 'talks' revelation during international break: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester City losing Rodri? Real Madrid could splash some serious cash on top Premier League talent, having entered a new era with the marquee capture of Kylian Mbappe
Tottenham have agreed intriguing deal for star, with Ange Postecoglou facing major pressure: report
By Tom Hancock published
Tottenham transfer plans for next summer seem to be taking shape - but will Big Ange still be in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dugout come then?
The best English players of the 1980s
By Tom Hancock published
We count down England's finest footballing talents of the years 1980-1989
Footballers who became TV personalities
By Tom Hancock published
This lot all succeeded in making the jump from football pitch to TV screen
Mercurial and inconsistent footballers
By Tom Hancock published
Some players are as infuriating as they are incredible...
Football scandals and controversies
By Tom Hancock published
From terrible acting to top-level corruption via match-fixing and lasagne
Great goalkeeper kits
By Tom Hancock published
It's important to look sharp (or maybe even a bit silly) between the sticks
The best penalty takers ever
By Tom Hancock published
Spot kick kings Your team's just been awarded a pen – you'd want one of these guys taking it
The best player from your UK town or city
By Tom Hancock published
Who is the top footballing talent from where you live?
European players who played in South America
By Tom Hancock published
Masses of South American footballers have plied their trade in Europe – not many have done vice versa, but this lot did
The best British attackers ever
By Tom Hancock published
Best Brits Ranking the finest forwards to emerge from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
How the controversial new Champions League format will actually IMPROVE European football
By Tom Hancock published
It's all change in the Champions League – and beyond – for the 2024/25 season, but it's not nearly as bad as people think
Successful clubs from smaller cities
By Tom Hancock published
Proof that you don't need a big population to win major trophies
The best Belgian players ever
By Tom Hancock published
We count down Belgium's finest footballing talent from throughout history
Iconic Premier League photos
By Tom Hancock published
A pictorial history of the world's greatest league, if you will
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