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
Soccer Slammers: The figurines that turn football stars into wrestlers
By Chris Flanagan published
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'
By Chris Flanagan published
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"
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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?
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
VAR dramas over the handball rule have already gone on plenty long enough: FourFourTwo's Chris Flanagan on how to improve technology in football
Why football subscription packages are making me learn Welsh
By Chris Flanagan published
The number of different subscriptions required to watch live football needs to be reduced, says Chris Flanagan
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou: It’s hard to get recruitment wrong at Spurs
By Chris Flanagan published
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has explained exclusively to FourFourTwo what he always looks for in a new signing
"I hated it, mate!" – Ange Postecoglou on the one thing he doesn’t like in football
By Chris Flanagan published
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou reveals his least favourite part of his playing days, in an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo
How Pep Guardiola recommended Ange Postecoglou for career-defining role
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou remembers his key head-to-head with Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in Japan
"It wasn’t that difficult": Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou explains resignation from Australia national team
By Chris Flanagan published
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou discusses why he left the Socceroos months before the 2018 World Cup, in an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo
"Manchester City can win 10 titles in a row" – Shaun Wright-Phillips exclusive
By Chris Flanagan published
Former Manchester City hero Shaun Wright-Phillips tells FFT why his old club could dominate the Premier League for plenty more years to come
What is ‘Ange Ball’? Ange Postecoglou explains his philosophy to FourFourTwo
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview, the manager discusses the strategy that has powered Tottenham's bright start to the season
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou tells FFT he used to be a Real Madrid legend’s chauffeur
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview, the Tottenham manager explains how he learned from Ferenc Puskas during his playing days
We asked a 2000s pop princess her favourite football book: the answer is incredible
By Chris Flanagan published
Meet the popstar whose favourite book about football… is about hooliganism
Dean Saunders exclusive: Wales need to adapt playing style without Gareth Bale – and build a statue for him in Cardiff
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Wales striker says Rob Page's men should take a counter-attacking approach without their retired legend
When David Beckham was the most hated man in England – and had the greatest season of his life
By Chris Flanagan last updated
BECKHAM On June 30, 1998, one petulant flick of a right foot changed David Beckham's life. His red card against Argentina sparked outrage across England. Well, everywhere but Old Trafford…
Why Manchester United's poor results may deny Premier League a fifth Champions League spot this season
By Chris Flanagan published
England are currently only eighth in UEFA's rankings – and Manchester United's defeats in Europe are a significant factor
EXCLUSIVE: Declan Rice reveals exactly why he chose Arsenal this summer
By Chris Flanagan published
INTERVIEW The Gunners midfielder tells FourFourTwo what made him take the decision to link up with Mikel Arteta at the Emirates
Declan Rice exclusively reveals what West Ham mentor told him when he left
By Chris Flanagan published
INTERVIEW Arsenal’s £105m signing tells FourFourTwo it will be ‘strange’ when he faces his old club on Boxing Day
EXCLUSIVE: 'I believe we can compete with the best' – Declan Rice says Arsenal can win the Champions League this season
By Chris Flanagan published
The England midfielder tells FourFourTwo why he thinks the Gunners can challenge for the biggest European honours
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