Matthew Ketchell
Ketch joined FourFourTwo as Deputy Editor in 2022 having racked up appearances at Reach PLC as a Northern Football Editor and BBC Match of the Day magazine as their Digital Editor and Senior Writer. During that time he has interviewed the likes of Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero, Gareth Southgate and attended World Cup and Champions League finals. He co-hosts a '90s football podcast called ‘Searching For Shineys’, is a Newcastle United season ticket holder and has an expensive passion for collecting classic football shirts.
Latest articles by Matthew Ketchell
Former Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez insists players never discussed human rights issues at the time of the club's Saudi takeover
By Matthew Ketchell published
Newcastle United were taken over in October 2021 by a consortium that was backed 80% by the Saudi PIF
'Let’s f**king give it to ‘em' The Eddie Howe team talk that blew Manchester United away
By Matthew Ketchell published
STORIES Episode 3 of Amazon's documentary 'We Are Newcastle' reveals exactly what was said inside the dressing room that led to a vital Toon victory
Tottenham legend Ledley King describes his training regime during the height of the knee injury that ended his career
By Matthew Ketchell published
Tottenham cult hero Ledley King has told FourFourTwo about the crazy training regime that he faced – despite serious injuries
Ledley King admits there are ‘two sides to Jose Mourinho’ after working with him as assistant at Tottenham
By Matthew Ketchell published
Tottenham legend Ledley King worked with Jose Mourinho in the dugout – and saw contrasting faces of the Special One
‘I think they’re bluffing’ Amazon documentary We Are Newcastle United takes viewers inside the club’s £40m transfer deal for Anthony Gordon
By Matthew Ketchell published
Episode One of Amazon’s Newcastle United documentary series offers candid access to the fascinating intricacies of a high level Premier League transfer deal
Newcastle United season preview 2023/24: How the Magpies plan to disrupt the 'top six' once again
By Matthew Ketchell published
SEASON PREVIEW FourFourTwo's Newcastle United season preview 2023/24 – can Eddie Howe's squad cope with the Champions League football alongside domestic commitments?
What will Sandro Tonali's squad number be? The Newcastle United arrival could see Eddie Howe go into full 'Football Manager mode'
By Matthew Ketchell published
SQUAD GOALS Sandro Tonali's squad number is up in the air – and the imminent arrival at Newcastle United could prompt a squad overhaul, of sorts
‘Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini conceded just 23 goals together as a centre-back pairing’: debunking one of the biggest myths in football history
By Matthew Ketchell published
MYTH SOLVED If this stat was true, the pair would’ve conceded an average just 3.8 goals per season
In the mag: The rise of the Lionesses! Plus, Gheorghe Hagi and Diogo Jota exclusives, AND Becks in Madrid
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 22 May
The rise of the ‘fake No.2 goalkeeper’: How EFL clubs are exploiting the emergency loan loophole to save budget
By Matthew Ketchell published
FAKING IT Clubs are exploiting a loophole and creating ‘fake No.2 goalkeepers’ to warm their substitute benches with dangerous consequences
Going to 1998 FA Cup Final was the best day of my life, even though my team lost
By Matthew Ketchell published
FA CUP FINAL Deputy Editor Matthew Ketchell gets nostalgic about attending the 1998 FA Cup final between Arsenal and Newcastle
Summer sweet spot: why Newcastle fan Matt Ketchell will be savouring the next three months rather than counting down to next season
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION Newcastle fan Matt Ketchell will be savouring the summer rather than counting down to next season
In the mag: The 50 best Premier League players! Plus, Pochettino, Petit and Parma in the '90s
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 25 May
‘Dear Nigel Martyn…’: Rediscovering the childhood letters I wrote to footballers in the '90s
By Matthew Ketchell published
LETTERS TO FOOTBALLERS Matthew Ketchell sent dozens of letters to Premier League footballers in the 1990s – almost 30 years later he has unearthed the replies
Ted Lasso: I tried but in the end I just didn’t believe
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION FourFourTwo's Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell didn’t make it to Season Three of Apple’s hit TV show, Ted Lasso. He explains why.
Discovering 'Line Up' a hidden, vintage football shirt shop that could be Paris' best kept secret
By Matthew Ketchell published
ON THE GROUND Sandwiched between The Louvre and Paris' 'Grands Boulevards' department store district is small pocket of football shirt heaven you need to visit
In the mag: An ode to Martin Ødegaard! Plus, Joey Barton, Jim Ratcliffe at Nice, a San Siro Saga and the 40 goal club
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 27 April
In the mag: the return of Marcus Rashford! Plus, Ted Lasso talks, 100 years of Wembley, Alan Sugar at Spurs and an exclusive chat with Tammy Abraham
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 30 March
In the mag: Hey Jude Bellingham! Plus young players special, exclusive interviews with Jamal Musiala and Endrick, birth of J. League and Freddy Adu's fall
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 2 March
In the mag: The 50 greatest players EVER! Plus Champions League knockouts preview, exclusive interview with Miguel Almiron and more
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 2 February
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