Nick Ames
Latest articles by Nick Ames
The 11 best European teenagers in the world
By Nick Ames published
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
By Nick Ames published
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
By Nick Ames published
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
By Nick Ames published
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?
By Nick Ames published
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?
By Nick Ames published
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
By Nick Ames published
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
By Nick Ames published
Premier League Premier League | Old Trafford | Sat 7 Dec | 12:45pm
The FourFourTwo Preview: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
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UEFA Champions League Champions League | Allianz Arena | Tue 29 Apr | 7:45pm
Report card: Liverpool make their supporters dream before rude awakening
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Liverpool The title chase ended agonisingly but, writes Nick Ames, Liverpool have much to be happy about...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Tottenham vs Man City
By Nick Ames published
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)
By Nick Ames published
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
Report card: Cottagers' campaign collapses amid confusion and chaos
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Fulham Fulham’s 13th consecutive top-flight season was (un)comfortably their worst, writes Nick Ames...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Crystal Palace vs Cardiff
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Premier League Premier League | Selhurst Park | Sat 7 Dec | 3pm
Meet the future England star Wenger will hope to pinch from under Mourinho's nose
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Talentspotter Nick Ames profiles the Ipswich star Arsenal have already conceded interest in – but whose dad scouts for Chelsea...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Tottenham vs Liverpool
By Nick Ames published
Premier League Premier League | White Hart Lane | Sat 17 Oct | 12:45pm
The FourFourTwo Preview: West Ham vs Crystal Palace
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Premier League Premier League | Upton Park | Sat 19 Apr | 3pm
The FourFourTwo Preview: Arsenal vs West Ham
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Premier League Premier League | Emirates Stadium | Tue 15 Apr | 7:45pm
The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Man City
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Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sun 13 Apr | 1:37pm
Africa Cup of Nations Group A: Aubameyang's Gabon to battle Burkinabes for top spot
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Africa Cup of Nations Nick Ames focuses his attentions on "undercooked" hosts Equatorial Guinea, Auba's Gabon, Claude Le Roy-led Congo and brilliant Burkina Faso...
Dashed dreams of La Decima: Real Madrid's 11 years of hurt in Europe
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Real Madrid They could land a historic 10th major European crown against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, but since Zinedine Zidane inspired the ninth in 2002 it's been all downhill for Los Blancos. Nick Ames picks apart the failed Champions League campaigns since...
FourFourTwo's 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2015: No.1
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FFT 50 Managers Without further ado, the best manager in world football profiled by Nick Ames...
The 8 biggest rivalries in international football
By Nick Ames last updated
Germany Ahead of Holland vs Germany on Sunday, Nick Ames profiles the clashes around the globe guaranteed to produce a fiery spectacle
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