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

Memorable penalty shootouts
By Tom Hancock published
A look at some classic examples of football's ultimate lottery

Iconic pieces of commentary
By Tom Hancock published
An appreciation of the most memorable moments from the men behind the mic

Iconic late winning goals
By Tom Hancock published
A look at some of the most memorable last-gasp deciders in football history

The most influential football managers ever
By Tom Hancock published
These coaches all left a lasting legacy with their approach to the game

Players who played in all four divisions of English football
By Tom Hancock published
This lot all starred at every level of the pyramid, from League Two to the Premier League

Players who won multiple World Cups
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the most successful individuals in World Cup history

Players who played for Liverpool and Everton
By Tom Hancock published
A look at some of the stars to wear the colours of both Merseyside rivals over the years

England team one-cap wonders: the last 10
By Tom Hancock last updated
The latest players to have made a single appearance for the Three Lions

Ranked! The 10 best Joma football kits ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
FFT counts down Joma's finest football threads throughout the Spanish brand's history

Ranked! The best Euros kits ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
FourFourTwo count down the finest threads worn at the European Championship over the years

Ranked! The best Nike football kits ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
FFT counts down the most memorable strips to bear the Swoosh on their chest

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
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