Luke Nicoli
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Ashley Young: Talentspotter
By Luke Nicoli published
Talentspotter Manchester United and England winger Ashley Young speaks to FourFourTwo back in 2006, when he was with Watford.
Mikel Arteta: It was important to beat Tottenham - and we did it comfortably
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Mikel Arteta Speaking in the official programme for Saturday's FA Cup Final at Wembley, Arsenal's Spanish midfielder says the Gunners have earned the right to play for the sacred trophy...
Charlie Austin: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Burnley goal machine and former bricklayer Charlie Austin talks to FourFourTwo in March 2010, when he was a 20-year-old newly-turned pro plying his trade for Swindon Town.
Lewin Nyatanga: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Barnsley and Wales defender Lewin Nyatanga, formerly of Bristol City, talks to FourFourTwo back in 2006.
Carlton Palmer: What Happened Next?
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What Happened Next? "It's great to retire when you know your legs are pretty much f*cked"
Chivers & Wilson: Perfect XI
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Perfect XI Bob Wilson and Martin Chivers choose a joint Arsenal and Spurs Perfect XI. No easy job – as shown by some tactical fence-sitting...
John Ruddy: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Highly impressive Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy talks to FourFourTwo back in September 2005, when he was an 18-year-old at Everton.
Cameron Jerome: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Stoke City striker Cameron Jerome talks to FourFourTwo back in March 2006, when he was playing for Cardiff City.
Rickie Lambert: How to hit the back of the net
By Luke Nicoli last updated
Rickie Lambert The West Brom striker shares his expert advice on finding space, finding confidence and finding the back of the net
Lee Cattermole: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole talks to FourFourTwo in June 2006, when he was with Middlesbrough.
Fabian Delph: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph talks to FourFourTwo back in July 2009, when he was playing for Leeds United.
Leighton James: What Happened Next?
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What Happened Next? "My mates told me there was a job going as a lollipop man and challenged me to take it up"
Anton Ferdinand: Talentspotter
By Luke Nicoli last updated
Talentspotter Former QPR and Sunderland centre back Anton Ferdinand speaks to FourFourTwo back in January 2006, when he was at West Ham.
Michael Mancienne: How to be a ball playing centre back
By Luke Nicoli last updated
Michael Mancienne Relax, be confident and look to hit your full-backs, says Nottingham Forest defender Michael Mancienne
Leighton Baines: Talentspotter
By Luke Nicoli last updated
Talentspotter Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines speaks to FourFourTwo back in December 2004, when he was at Wigan Athletic.
Kyle Naughton: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Just weeks before joining Tottenham from Sheffield United, Kyle Naughton talks to FourFourTwo in summer 2009.
Martin Allen: My Secret Vice
By Luke Nicoli last updated
My Secret Vice They might call him Mad Dog, but Martin Allen likes nothing better than getting his green fingers into the gardening...
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