Declan Warrington
Latest articles by Declan Warrington
Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker talk fights behind the scenes, breadsticks and the 'most nuts' football match they've ever seen
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MOTD Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have been on the BBC together for years: now FourFourTwo ask them to pick their most memorable times in a studio together
Ranked! The 10 best goalkeepers of the 21st century
By Declan Warrington published
RANKED! The best glovemen in history prowling six-yard boxes (and beyond) – Declan Warrington picks the top 10 across the last 23 years
6 Premier League signings who bounced back to star in their second season
By Declan Warrington published
Good news for Jadon Sancho and any other big-money transfer who struggled last season: sometimes the second season can be a charm
Games That Changed My Life: Nwankwo Kanu tells FFT the defining matches that made him
By Declan Warrington published
Legendary forward Nwankwo Kanu tells FFT all about his definitive moments in football for Arsenal, Nigeria, Ajax and Portsmouth
What exactly is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting right at Manchester United?
By Declan Warrington published
Manchester United More than just inspiring confidence, Solskjaer has found a way to overhaul a declining institution, writes Declan Warrington
FourFourTwo’s Premier League Team of the Year – if only one player per club could make it
By Declan Warrington published
Premier League The official PFA XI was released a fortnight ago, and individual awards have been dished out accordingly. So here’s Declan Warrington with an alternative line-up...
How Jose Mourinho lost his touch
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Jose Mourinho This weekend, the Portuguese could be watching on as his side’s closest rivals win the title against them with six matches to spare. After another campaign of disappointment for Manchester United, Dec Warrington wonders where Jose lost his way
6 urgent things Gareth Southgate needs to see before the end of the season
By Declan Warrington published
England The England manager doesn't have a settled side only months before Russia 2018 – but the following outcomes to the club season would make his life far easier, says Declan Warrington
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.14, George Best
By Declan Warrington published
FFT 100 Greatest Northern Ireland and Manchester United's troubled genius was a dazzling, courageous spectacle in his prime
5 England managers who made bold calls by dropping big-name players – and where it got them
By Declan Warrington published
England After Wayne Rooney was left out of the latest Three Lions squad by Gareth Southgate, Declan Warrington recalls other significant moves made by former bosses
Is Wayne Rooney past his peak? 5 players who adapted their game and regained their form
By Declan Warrington published
Wayne Rooney Debate continues to rage around Wayne Rooney's ability, but Declan Warrington can cite several players who adjusted to enjoy prolonged top-level careers
5 troubled Premier League stars who wish they were playing a decade ago
By Declan Warrington published
Premier League No one can choose when they're born, which must be frustrating for footballers who were catapulted into the wrong era. Declan Warrington picks out a handful of such unfortunates
How the Premier League can help Sam Allardyce – without even knowing it
By Declan Warrington published
England The high number of foreign players and coaches is often blamed for England's lack of international glory but, as Dec Warrington writes, it could help Big Sam form a historic England side
Manchester United know they're making a pact with the devil – but just what will success cost?
By Declan Warrington published
Manchester United Declan Warrington says the arrival of the Portuguese manager will take the club away from the values laid down in the era of Sir Alex Ferguson…
6 things that would be different if Manchester United had kept David Moyes
By Declan Warrington published
Manchester United Two years on from the Scot’s sacking, Dec Warrington considers what might have happened if the Red Devils had stuck by him…
Do some bosses work better without the budget? Be careful what you wish for...
By Declan Warrington published
Manchester United Declan Warrington explores the theory that the more cash clubs give their managers to spend, the likelier they are to fail...
Wayne Rooney: Just what happened to that boy from Euro 2004?
By Declan Warrington published
Wayne Rooney Last week’s BBC documentary on the Manchester United captain served as a poignant reminder of what the soon-to-be 30-year-old once was. Declan Warrington wonders if there could have been even more…
Meet England's fringe players offering Roy Hodgson a 2016 selection headache
By Declan Warrington published
England Who's hoping to make a name for themself in the next nine months? Declan Warrington investigates the options...
Reverse second season syndrome: The men looking to bounce back this term
By Declan Warrington published
Premier League Declan Warrington picks out five Premier League players keen to impress at the second time of asking...
Gazza, Becks, Robinho: 5 huge transfers that weren't... but what if they had been?
By Declan Warrington published
Transfer news Declan Warrington thinks Lukas Podolski could have fulfilled his potential at Arsenal had Robin van Persie stayed – and the German's isn't the only 'what if?' story in football...
The curse of being "England's next goalkeeper"
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England You're the next big thing, the safest gloves in England... then you get picked for the Three Lions, and your career swan-dives. Declan Warrington investigates the victims - and wonders what might be going wrong...
Why the new generation of England players are better than you think
By Declan Warrington published
England Declan Warrington says the Three Lions still lag some way behind world football's powerhouses, but believes the bigger picture is unfolding nicely...
Nine big keepers who could hop on the net-minding merry-go-round this summer
By Declan Warrington published
Talentspotter With several big clubs potentially on the hunt for new No.1s this summer, Declan Warrington assesses who could be switching places during the transfer window...
Return of the Mac: How England's brolly wally repaired a ruined reputation
By Declan Warrington published
Steve McClaren It's almost impossible to shake the image of the Derby boss on a drenched Wembley touchline, but his work since should give him a shot at the job next time, writes Declan Warrington...
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