Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘Liverpool need to bring someone in to take the burden off Darwin Nunez – he’s not a starting player, the fee has weighed him down, he’s trying to too hard’ Former Reds record signing explains what it’s like when a price tag leads to unwanted scrutiny
Ex-Anfield striker explains to FourFourTwo why his old club may need to sign another striker to support the Uruguayan
‘Mikel Arteta could have handled the media differently recently – bad PR can take up so much of your time as a manager, but your brains are scrambled’ Ex-Premier League boss explains why Arsenal boss got it wrong
Experienced former gaffer offers Spaniard advice on how to navigate tricky situations during post-match interviews
‘Five more wins should give Liverpool the title – they’re facing questions after their two cup defeats, but the Premier League was always the be all and end’ Former Anfield star explains how many points the Reds need to secure the title
Ex-Liverpool defender backs his old club to recover from recent results and cruise to a first league triumph in five years
‘Manchester United already have the talent at centre-back to climb the table – they just have to protect them with legs in midfield’ Former Old Trafford defender explains how his old club can become consistent again
Talking to FourFourTwo, an ex-Premier League title-winner has given his verdict on the club's current central defensive options
‘It’s not Daniel Levy’s fault that Spurs haven’t won a trophy – they can win one under him, and I think they can still win one this season’ Former Tottenham Hotspur boss offers his backing to under-fire chairman
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, ex-manager defends head honcho after a difficult season under boss Ange Postecoglou
‘Yes, Ronald Koeman should have been sent off against England in 1993, but David Platt also could have stayed on his feet – that’s never mentioned’ Former Three Lions star on playing in one of the country’s most infamous matches
Ex-defender remembers a night in Rotterdam that ended England's World Cup hopes – and ultimately Graham Taylor's reign as boss
‘I was aware of the rumours of Donald Trump buying Rangers – my first sit-down board meeting with him would have been interesting…’ Ally McCoist gives verdict on reports of a high-profile takeover
Legendary striker tells FourFourTwo about the time that the current US president was linked with a move into Scottish football
‘Ruben Amorim needs to be more flexible – the best bosses are able to switch between formations’ Former Manchester United defender voices concerns at manager’s tactics
One Manchester United star insists that the Portuguese gaffer can't afford to be too wedded to one formation
‘I still back Ange Postecoglou – people haven’t respected what he’s said, that injuries have made a massive difference’ Tottenham Hotspur legend defends manager from criticism
Former striker explains why he remains fully supportive of the club's Australian boss, despite a difficult campaign
The Donald Trump World Cup? Why the United States president is set to overshadow the 2026 tournament
Donald Trump will be in office as the 2026 World Cup heads to North America - and could the president get in the way of the tournament?
Donald Trump vs the United States: A timeline of the president's spat with the national team
Donald Trump started off positively about the United States' football/soccer team, but things haven't gone quite as well in recent years...
‘I don’t think Liverpool would look at Ollie Watkins, a striker isn’t a pressing issue for them – it’s Arsenal who need one’ Former Reds star explains why his old club don’t need an out-and-out forward this summer
Ex-Anfield striker tells FFT why Liverpool don't need someone – and why Nico Williams shouldn't be the priority at the Emirates
‘Chelsea have to qualify for the Champions League for this season to be a success – they showed that they have the players to perform at a high level, they need a win quickly now’ Blues legend’s fears over recent bad run
A former star tells FFT why it would be a disappointment if his old club don't qualify for Europe's elite competition
‘I don’t think we’ll see Marcus Rashford at Manchester United again – when you’re not seeing eye to eye with a manager, it can hinder your training, but a loan can work, it did for me’ Ex-Premier League star on parallels with forward’s Aston Villa switch
Ex-winger tells FourFourTwo what it's like to depart a difficult situation at a parent club and head out on loan – and why it can really work for a player
‘Manchester City can still win the Champions League this season, even though they haven’t been at their best – they could beat Real Madrid and go on another run’ Former Blues star isn’t ruling out a surprise European triumph
In an exclusive chat with FFT, an ex-City ace says he still has hope that his old club can conquer the continent again this term
‘Home truths needed to be spoken at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim has been brave enough to do that – the way he’s dealt with Marcus Rashford has been correct’ Former Red Devils star praises new boss
The Old Trafford gaffer has taken a hard line approach with one of the club's star players
The new Champions League format is the European Super League in sheep's clothing
I'm not against new formats, but UEFA have replaced the traditional group stage with something worse
‘Mo Salah can be the best Premier League player ever, and he’s just about better than me – I’m 61 years old now, and I’ve got a bad shoulder and a bad knee…’ Liverpool legend on comparisons to the Egyptian King
Former Reds star talks to FourFourTwo about Salah's status as a Premier League great
Donald Trump wanted Wayne Rooney to offer football lessons to his son, dubbed 'the new Peter Crouch'
Donald Trump has a football-obsessed son who has earned comparisons with Peter Crouch, through the help of Wayne Rooney
Donald Trump almost bought Rangers in 2012, but spared Ally McCoist after backing out of potential takeover
Donald Trump wanted to save Rangers when they were in a financial mess, but pulled out of a takeover after seeing just how bad things really were
Donald Trump played for Wolves as a goalkeeper? Why 1991 claim might not be strictly true...
Donald Trump is back as the US president, but a rumour he played in Wolves' youth team as a goalkeeper in the 1960s isn't based on too much evidence
'Let’s find Woody Allen and do the draw in black and white – or Robert De Niro': Donald Trump was only third choice to do the Rumbelows Cup draw in 1991/92
Donald Trump conducted the 1991/92 Rumbelows Cup, but organisers actually wanted two other names beforehand
‘It doesn’t work with Diogo Dalot at wing-back for Manchester United – I’d love to see them bring in Alphonso Davies to play there’ Former Red Devils defender identifies a potential signing that could strengthen Ruben Amorim’s side
An ex-Manchester United title-winner has given his verdict on the club's switch to 3-4-3 under their new Portuguese boss
‘Every time Trent Alexander-Arnold has a bad game now, questions are going to be asked about his commitment – it baffles me that Liverpool have let his contract run down’ Former Anfield star bemused by lack of resolution over full-back’s future
The Liverpool defender's difficult afternoon against Manchester United has left a former Reds striker concerned for the rest of the season
'You couldn’t blame Trent Alexander-Arnold if he wanted to play for Real Madrid – I hope he stays, but even with Mo Salah, I would understand if he decided to leave': Former Liverpool defender explains why he’s braced for key Anfield exits
Liverpool’s three biggest stars - including Trent Alexander-Arnold - are all out of contract in the summer, with uncertainty remaining over their futures
