Alasdair Mackenzie
Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.
Latest articles by Alasdair Mackenzie

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to be relieved of duties, with Premier League manager ‘strong contender’ for job: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are courting a Premier League boss, with Erik ten Hag set for a dismissal

Manchester United players 'refusing to pass' to goal-shy team-mate: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United's season is stuttering to an end and there are rumours that the players aren't on the same page in the final third

Arsenal leading the queue to sign elite midfield talent: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are still in the hunt for the title - but looking to add elite quality to their squad

Chelsea sell training ground to get around financial problems: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
A former football finance advisor has revealed how Chelsea have reported the sale of their Cobham Training Ground

Arsenal set to cash in on £76m worth of players in bid to bolster transfer kitty: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are already planning their summer transfer activity, which could see 10 players head to the Emirates exit door

Manchester United dressing room leak compounds problems for Erik ten Hag
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United suffered defeat to Arsenal on Sunday and after the game, a deluge streamed into Old Trafford with such ferocity that it leaked through to the Gunners' changing room

Liverpool lining up England star to become Arne Slot's first signing in controversial move: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are drawing up their list of targets for the summer –and one of them could be bad news for Arsenal's hopes in the market

Ranked! The 10 best Brazilian players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Samba skills and flamboyant flair aren't in short supply with our countdown of the best Brazilian players of all time

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies agrees Real Madrid switch: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Alphonso Davies has agreed terms with the Spanish giants but the two clubs are yet to strike a deal

Kalvin Phillips dubbed 'bag of potatoes' by former Premier League midfielder
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Kalvin Phillips has failed to impress since swapping Manchester City for east London

Manchester United identify first man to be sold, following Fulham defeat: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are preparing a cull of their fringe players, with Saturday's disastrous defeat to Fulham a turning point for a few set to be sold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals star set for huge new contract, following League Cup final performance
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Klopp has been hugely impressed with one of the stars of the Wembley triumph

Manchester United identify three areas to strengthen in Jim Ratcliffe's first transfer window: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
It promises to be a busy summer ahead for the Red Devils

Arsenal scouts wowed by Brighton wonderkid in search for new No. 9: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Gunners are in the market for a new centre-forward this summer

Ranked! The 10 best League Cup finals ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
Ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool in the 2024 EFL Cup final this weekend, FourFourTwo looks back on the best League Cup finals ever

Henrik Larsson on why he chose Barcelona over other European giants after leaving Celtic
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Henrik Larsson won the Champions League during a two-year spell with Barcelona, following his exit from Celtic

'I've played more European games than any other English player in history': Former Liverpool star on his surprise record
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
No English player has made more European appearances – with another player holding the record for Britain as a whole

Arsenal legend Ian Wright on the Gunners moment that 'broke' him – ‘Like ripping your heart out’
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal star Ian Wright was left devastated and in tears after one particular time in his Gunners career

Gary Neville reveals two secrets to Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United success
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has pinpointed how Sir Alex Ferguson managed to have an unprecedented level of success at Old Trafford

Jamie Carragher details 'biggest difference' between Liverpool and Manchester United during his playing days
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool and Manchester United have always been rivals – but this is what set them apart, according to Jamie Carragher
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