Latest articles by Nick Ames
The 11 best European teenagers in the world
100 Best Teenagers Continuing our continental rundown of the young sensations to keep eyes on – in conjunction with FFT's list on the world’s 100 best teenagers
19 of the best Zlatan Ibrahimovic quotes: The world according to Manchester United's new boy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Swedish striker got his Red Devils career off to the perfect start with a late winner in the Community Shield, and he's sure to make an impression off the pitch this season too. Nick Ames picks out his most memorable utterances...
Why Premier League pressure could crack Pep the flat-track bully
Pep Guardiola The Catalan will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and the Premier League looks a likely next destination. But will the halo slip in England? Nick Ames investigates…
Man United vs Liverpool preview: The one they really, really don't want to lose
Premier League Premier League | Old Trafford | Sat 12 Sep | 5:30pm
Man United vs Newcastle preview: Can McClaren work out a way to deny Depay?
Premier League Premier League | Old Trafford | Sat 22 Aug | 12:45pm
Aston Villa vs Man United preview: Red Devils' defence to hold firm once again?
Premier League Premier League | Villa Park | Fri 14 Aug | 7:45pm
Is the Premier League its own worst enemy? Why it's greed over glory where Europe is concerned
Premier League With zero English participation in any of Europe's big games this week, Nick Ames ponders how we got here – and why things may only get worse...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Man United vs Newcastle
Premier League Premier League | Old Trafford | Sat 7 Dec | 12:45pm
The top 12 managers in the Football League
Football League FFT.com has named the world's 50 best bosses, but what about the domestic gaffers outside the top flight who deserve some love? Nick Ames has them covered...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal
Premier League Premier League | Stamford Bridge | Sat 19 Sep | 12:45pm
Is this Harry Redknapp's last hurrah?
Queens Park Rangers As Harry Redknapp prepares for an emotional return to Bournemouth, Nick Ames ponders whether we may be nearing the end of the road for English football's cheekiest of chappies...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Chelsea vs PSG
UEFA Champions League Champions League | Stamford Bridge | Tue 8 Apr | 7:45pm
Is the Cup enough for Wenger and Arsenal?
Arsene Wenger Would success in world football's oldest cup competition actually solve any of the Gunners' problems?
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview: A good time for the Eagles to be stopping by?
Premier League Premier League | Stamford Bridge | Sat 29 Aug | 3pm
Report card: Polite Norwich quietly succumb to relegation
Norwich City Nick Ames wonders where it all went wrong for the relegated Canaries this season...
Arsenal vs West Ham: The start of a Gunners title assault?
Premier League Premier League | Emirates Stadium | Sun 9 Aug | 1:30pm
Elseid Hysaj: The reported Arsenal target preparing to take the next step for club and country
Talentspotter Albania’s star is their 22-year-old right-back who enjoyed such a promising debut campaign with Napoli in 2015/16. Nick Ames explains his story
The FourFourTwo Preview: Sunderland vs West Brom
Premier League Premier League | Stadium of Light | Wed 7 May | 7:45pm
Who’s the next Fergie? Mourinho? Cruyff? World football’s up-and-coming managers named
FFT 50 Managers Nick Ames picks out nine bosses treading similar paths to some of the game’s most successful dugout dwellers...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League Champions League | Allianz Arena | Tue 29 Apr | 7:45pm
Report card: Liverpool make their supporters dream before rude awakening
Liverpool The title chase ended agonisingly but, writes Nick Ames, Liverpool have much to be happy about...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Tottenham vs Man City
Premier League Premier League | White Hart Lane | Sat 26 Sep | 12:45pm
Greatest individual seasons: Marcus Stewart defies expectations to fire Ipswich into Europe (2000/01)
Greatest Seasons Nick Ames continues FFT's look back at the best personal campaigns in Premier League history with Stewart's unexpectedly superb 2000/01
