Adam Clery
Adam published his first article for FourFourTwo in 2015, but didn’t publish his second until seven years later in 2022. A figure that would put him near the top end of any ranking for Longest Time Between Appearances For One Club. In the time between he plied his trade as both a writer and presenter on YouTube, earning the dubious distinction of being “The James Milner of WhatCulture”. Be that because he was capable of playing any role, or just because it felt like he’d been around forever, depends on who you ask. And yes, that is him from the Football Manager documentary and, no, he doesn’t want to talk about it.
Latest articles by Adam Clery

Mo Salah should be slowing down but he's getting better
By Adam Clery published
At the age of 32, Liverpool’s Egyptian King has been a renewed goal threat this season thanks to some tactical tweaks by new Anfield gaffer Arne Slot

WATCH: Why Cole Palmer is the best player in the Premier League right now
By Adam Clery published
After four goals in a stunning first-half for Chelsea, Cole Palmer is rightly getting plaudits from all angles. But after his side's major silver lining among last season's disappointments, Adam Clery looks at his entire last year to show why what he's doing isn't just impressive, it's unprecedented…

Terry Venables' Euro 96 masterclass: How England were ahead of the curve
By Adam Clery published
TACTICS England's Euro 96 campaign is often talked about with such a glow. So how did the Three Lions shape up?

How Kobbie Mainoo could fix England's oldest problem at Euro 2024
By Adam Clery published
Kobbie Mainoo played his first two matches for England in March, highlighting the ways in which he could help Gareth Southgate's side at Euro 2024

How Greece broke the Euros in 2004
By Adam Clery published
It’s 20 years since one of the greatest upsets in footballing history – Otto Rehhagel’s side may not have been hugely innovative, but they sure were unbelievably effective

Cheers to the real hardcore fans - Chelsea and Barcelona clash in the Women's Champions League, with Heineken
By Adam Clery published
FourFourTwo were at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea and Barcelona face off in the Women's Champions League

John McGinn is the embodiment of a bolder, braver Scotland
By Adam Clery published
Aston Villa’s midfielder has made a significant impact for Steve Clarke’s side – most crucially, during Scotland’s comeback win over Norway

Why Xabi Alonso is perfectly suited to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool (and why he's not)
By Adam Clery published
TACTICS Having led Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, the upwardly-mobile Basque was immediately installed as the hot favourite to take the reins at Anfield this summer

Chelsea facing points deduction: Here's why fans should be worried
By Adam Clery published
Chelsea are staring down the barrel of a points deduction: Here's FourFourTwo's Adam Clery to break down the situation

'We are challenging each other': Inside the Porto x New Balance partnership, as FourFourTwo meets those involved
By Adam Clery published
Porto and New Balance is a match made on and off the pitch, as FourFourTwo finds out, as the Dragons take to the Champions League once more

'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation
By Adam Clery published
OPINION The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position

Why the Manchester United takeover still hasn't happened
By Adam Clery published
EXPLAINED Other clubs wrap up deals with new owners speedily and with relative ease – but the Manchester United takeover has now rumbled on for months

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Newcastle, here's how Saudi Arabia is taking over world football
By Adam Clery published
EXPLAINED Saudis have bought Newcastle United and started importing Europe's biggest stars to their own domestic league. Saudi Arabia's wealth is changing football as we know it

Why Ange Postecoglou could be the perfect manager for Tottenham
By Adam Clery published
Tottenham have hired Ange Postecoglou – now FFT's Adam Clery explains why that could be such an inspired decision

Why seemingly no one wants to be Tottenham manager
By Adam Clery published
EXPLAINED Tottenham have been without a permanent manager since Antonio Conte left in March. With several of the favourites now out of the picture, FourFourTwo examines why one of the biggest jobs in English football is so hard to hire for...

This is the greatest football channel in the world
By Adam Clery published
WATCH Tactical breakdowns, breaking news and the most incredible library known to YouTube, heres why FourFourTwo's channel is the home to the best football videos around

Who will broadcast the Women's World Cup in the UK? FIFA's TV problem threatening this summer's tournament
By Adam Clery published
EXPLAINED Women's football tournaments have had huge spikes in popularity recently. But that's all under threat at the World Cup 2023...

Why 'the world’s greatest football stadium' has been empty for 14 years
By Adam Clery published
WATCH Valencia’s Nou Mestalla was, according to the club, going to be the “greatest football stadium in the world” and ready for the 2009 season…

Ranked! The 10 best debuts ever
By Adam Clery last updated
TOP STARTS Brilliant beginners and super starters: we reckon these are football's best debuts ever

Newcastle United 2022/23 season preview and prediction: Are the Toon the Big Six's biggest threat ever?
By Adam Clery published
Our Newcastle United 2022/23 season preview and prediction – focussing on how the Magpies' revolution is only just beginning

Why Cabella is actually very good - and where he's still going wrong
By Adam Clery last updated
Rémy Cabella Touted as the new Cabaye, Remy Cabella has flattered to deceive Newcastle fans - but Adam Clery says the Frenchman isn't as bad as some say, and has a suggestion for what needs to be improved...
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