Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
“Manchester United turned down ‘amazing buy’ Zinedine Zidane – but Alan Shearer didn’t reject us to join Newcastle”: Martin Edwards exclusive
Long-serving Manchester United chief tells FourFourTwo why two of the all-time greats ultimately didn’t end up at Old Trafford
Martin Edwards on Sir Alex Ferguson’s move to Manchester United: “Terry Venables was mentioned, but I made up my mind quickly that he was the one”
Former Manchester United chairman explains how the club lured Ferguson from Aberdeen in 1986 – a move that changed history
I watched Conor Bradley play for a year at Bolton Wanderers – he was obviously destined for Liverpool stardom
Liverpool star Conor Bradley's season-long loan in League One showed he had immense potential, says FFT’s Chris Flanagan
“I reassured Alex Ferguson he wouldn’t be sacked if we lost to Nottingham Forest in 1990”: Former Manchester United chief Martin Edwards talks exclusively to FourFourTwo
Manchester United's ex-chairman addresses reports that suggested Sir Alex Ferguson almost lost his job early in his tenure – telling FFT that was never going to be the case
Why now? Jurgen Klopp wants to leave Liverpool on top – and depart like Sir Alex Ferguson, not Arsene Wenger
The Reds boss has given himself a chance of the most glorious ending to his Anfield era, says FourFourTwo's Chris Flanagan
‘It’s actually my mum’s maiden name: I’ve had to live up to it!’ Lioness Lucy Bronze on her unusual middle name
The England star tells FourFourTwo why she's always been Tough by name, tough by nature
Tea with Will Ferrell, visits from the King, pictures in Hollywood: Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson shares the ‘craziest’ moments of the last two-and-a-half years
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss tells FourFourTwo why his time at the Racecourse Ground has occasionally been surreal
Will Wrexham ever reach the Premier League? Phil Parkinson tells FourFourTwo the exact ambition of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss is hoping to guide the Red Dragons up the Football League
‘It makes me almost emotional to think about, several months later’ Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson on promotion and turning down pints
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss tells FourFourTwo why winning the National League will always be special to him
‘The owners are involved in everything’ Phil Parkinson reveals Wrexham’s recruitment blueprint – and what Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds said to make him ‘so determined’
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's manager tells FFT how the owners provided vital support, just when he needed it most
‘It was overshadowed by one man’s stupidity’ – England’s Lucy Bronze on the 2023 Women’s World Cup final
England and Barcelona player Lucy Bronze opened up on the controversy that followed Spain's World Cup victory in August
‘I was sleeping on people’s couches when I won PFA Player of the Year’ – Lucy Bronze reflects on joining Liverpool and being a right-back winning individual awards
The Lioness reflects on the early part of her career that helped her become the player she is today
Ranked! The 100 best football stadiums in Britain
GREATEST GROUNDS From Anfield to Oakwell, FFT ranks the best football stadiums by their matchday experience. We’re convinced there’ll be absolutely no arguing about it...
Mary Earps becoming the second Lioness to win SPOTY would show the award is more relevant than ever
SPOTY Only six footballers have won BBC Sports Personality of the Year, but back-to-back female winners would be a statement
Soccer Slammers: The figurines that turn football stars into wrestlers
Dismissed by Bristol City, Big Nige is now ready to go on the rampage with Big Sam and Brucey – as wrestlers?!
Gus Poyet exclusive: 'Chelsea’s season so far? I can only give it six out of 10'
Chelsea cult hero Gus Poyet tells FFT why injuries have hampered Mauricio Pochettino so far, but why there are signs of hope
Gus Poyet exclusive: "I've had no contact over the Republic of Ireland job – I'd love to stay as manager of Greece"
Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet tells FourFourTwo that he's had no conversation over the Ireland job, despite links to the vacancy
Iconic Aston Villa celebration happened by accident: Dean Saunders shares the amazing story
In an interview with FFT, the striker remembers Dalian Atkinson's famous chip – and why he ended up holding an umbrella
Erling Haaland won’t be at the Euros – will UEFA regret a system that let Iceland into the play-offs instead, despite zero wins from 14 Nations League games?
OPINION The draw for the tournament has taken place, but Europe’s best player already knew he wouldn't be there – thanks to an extremely unfortunate chain of events
'It happened!' Dean Saunders confirms incredible tale of how Brian Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest
In an interview with FFT, the Welsh striker stands by his story of the time Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest
This pre-match ritual is UNBELIEVABLE: Dean Saunders tells FourFourTwo what he had to do before a game in Turkey
In an exclusive interview, the former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker remembers his bizarre spell at Galatasaray
How to improve VAR? For everyone's sanity, remove its power to intervene on handball
VAR dramas over the handball rule have already gone on plenty long enough: FourFourTwo's Chris Flanagan on how to improve technology in football
