Chris Flanagan
Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from 20 countries, in places as varied as Jerusalem and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, Euro 2020 and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
Why a Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League final is starting to feel inevitable, as the Xabi Alonso links rumble on
By Chris Flanagan published
With the two clubs in opposite halves of the draw, an intriguing showpiece could take place in Dublin on May 22
Former Manchester City star scores first European goal for FOURTEEN years
By Chris Flanagan published
Ex-Premier League striker finally finds the net in continental competition, after a ludicrously long wait
Why West Ham United have given England a chance of a record six Champions League places next season
By Chris Flanagan published
The Hammers' win over Freiburg significantly boosted the Premier League's chances of extra qualification spots
Why the Financial Fair Play system just isn't working
By Chris Flanagan published
OPINION FourFourTwo's Senior Writer Chris Flanagan explains why the introduction of FFP has only brought confusion and controversy
“Roy Keane not signing me because of a voicemail was bizarre, I wanted to sign for Sunderland” Robbie Savage reveals the truth behind the ‘Wazzzup’ incident
By Chris Flanagan published
The Welshman explains to FourFourTwo how some dodgy phone reception denied him a move to the Stadium of Light
“I thought he’d come round eventually” – Martin Edwards on the day Sir Alex Ferguson RESIGNED as Manchester United boss, months before the Treble
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the former Reds Devils chairman reveals why Fergie briefly quit in 1998
“What are you doing?!” Robbie Savage’s shock when pal Dion Dublin HEADBUTTED him during Aston Villa vs Birmingham City clash
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE The Welshman tells FourFourTwo what really happened during a famous Second City Derby flashpoint
“I’d love half an hour in that dressing room” – what Sir Alex Ferguson says about the modern Manchester United team, according to his long-time friend
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Former Red Devils kit man Albert Morgan tells FourFourTwo how Fergie has reacted to poor results since his retirement
Champions League preview: 8 things to look forward to with the return of the UCL
By Chris Flanagan published
Europe's elite are back in action and it promises to be a blockbuster second half of the season in the Champions League
Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off
By Chris Flanagan published
FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament
Robbie Savage exclusive: “I was a failure at Manchester United – it meant so much when my son made his debut for the club”
By Chris Flanagan published
Former Manchester United star Robbie Savage gives FourFourTwo his assessment on his time with the Red Devils – and his hopes for son Charlie’s career
“Manchester United turned down ‘amazing buy’ Zinedine Zidane – but Alan Shearer didn’t reject us to join Newcastle”: Martin Edwards exclusive
By Chris Flanagan published
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”
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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’
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
England and Barcelona player Lucy Bronze opened up on the controversy that followed Spain's World Cup victory in August
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