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
‘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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