Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

Why Lionel Messi WON'T return to Barcelona on loan, despite being linked with winter move
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi is being linked with a loan move to Barcelona, but there are a number of reasons why it simply won't happen

'I was rooming with David Moyes and said to Moyesy, "Don’t open that door until I’m out of the bedroom". I remember running out and heading for safety': Ally McCoist recalls mischievous story from playing with Everton manager in Scotland's youth team
By Ryan Dabbs published
Ally McCoist and David Moyes came through the Scotland youth ranks together, naturally getting up to no good due to one players' mischief...

'It’s nice that I’ve done well, but there’s a lot more that I would like to achieve': Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood sets lofty targets for remainder of season
By Ryan Dabbs published
Nottingham Forest are challenging for the Champions League places at the moment - but is Chris Wood looking even higher?

Is West Ham vs Fulham on TV? Live streams, channels, kick-off time
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Premier League sees a midweek London derby – here's all the information on how to watch West Ham vs Fulham online, TV, and from anywhere.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool live streams: How to watch Premier League top-of-the-table clash
By Ryan Dabbs published
Two high-flying sides meet in a crucial game at the top of the Premier League – here's all the information on how to watch Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool online and on TV.

REVEALED: How much money Tamworth would have earned if FA Cup third round versus Tottenham had gone to a replay
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tamworth missed out on a sizeable sum of money, with their FA Cup third round tie against Tottenham not going to a replay

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez reuniting at Inter Miami is 'impossible': Why MSN trio CANNOT play together in MLS
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were tipped for a MLS reunion with Neymar, but that's 'impossible' according to Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano

Liverpool player admits he needs to be 'selfish' amid transfer decision: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool could lose one of their players this January, who has admitted to considering leaving Anfield

Arsenal to sack Mikel Arteta? Gunners hierarchy identify 'dream' managerial replacement: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal are reportedly looking at other options to Mikel Arteta as another trophy goes begging

'I told Fergie before the 1999 Champions League final, "They’ll suffer for the rest of their lives if they lose". He said, "F**k, I can’t tell them that… but he did"': How Sir Alex Ferguson motivated his Manchester United side in an unusual way
By Ryan Dabbs published
Sir Alex Ferguson let his Manchester United players know they'd never forget losing the Champions League, in an unusual way to inspire his squad

‘When Ruud van Nistelrooy missed his late penalty, I showed how I felt. You can say it’s not sporting, but I didn’t hit anyone, unlike Cantona. I have no regrets about it’: Ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown discusses infamous 2003 moment at Old Trafford
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start when Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy missed a last-minute penalty, with Martin Keown celebrating quite vociferously

‘Milan didn’t collapse against Liverpool in Istanbul. We lost focus for six minutes – for the other 114, we played an extraordinary, beautiful game’: AC legend claims they were 'extraordinary' against Reds in 2005 Champions League final
By Ryan Dabbs published
AC Milan bottled a three-goal lead against Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League, but one of their players has rubbished ideas of a collapse

‘Charlton could have qualified for Europe, but selling Scott Parker to Chelsea made the difference. The manager didn’t want him to go and there was a disagreement’: Former Addicks star highlights key reason why they failed to maintain 2003/04 form
By Ryan Dabbs published
Charlton were on course for qualifying for Europe in 2003/04, until losing Scott Parker to Chelsea

‘Amorim’s starting point is completely different to Arne Slot’s. How long will it take? F**king hell, god knows. He must be very convinced about himself’: Ex-Manchester United coach highlights how much time is needed to turn things around
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United are under new management once again, with a former first team coach suggesting just how confident Ruben Amorim was to take the job

‘I spoke to the other Chelsea guys at the time – everyone thought we came to Saudi just for vacation, but we’re here to work for the club. There’s pressure’: Former Blues star discusses swapping the Premier League for Al Hilal
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea lost three players to the Saudi Pro League in 2023, and the trio are attempting to improve the standards even more in the Middle East

‘People said I was unsporting in the 1984 European Cup Final – my logic was if an international player can’t hit the target from 12 yards, it’s not my fault’: Liverpool hero Bruce Grobbelaar justifies penalty tactics against Roma
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar tried everything in his power to put off the Roma penalty takers in 1984 during the European Cup final

‘I had it in my contract when I joined Barcelona from Spurs that I’d wear the No.8 shirt – Bernd Schuster said no, so I took Diego Maradona’s No.10 instead’: Scotland hero recalls replacing Argentinian legend at Barca in 1984
By Ryan Dabbs published
Steve Archibald had the unenviable task of replacing Diego Maradona at Barcelona when arriving from Tottenham

‘I said yes to Manchester United, even though it was tough to understand everything that Sir Alex Ferguson was saying, but Borussia Dortmund said no’: Robert Lewandowski reveals failed Old Trafford move a decade ago
By Ryan Dabbs published
Robert Lewandowski and Manchester United wanted to conclude a deal a decade ago, but Borussia Dortmund stopped a move from happening

‘To go from League Two to scoring that goal for England in 10 years, you don’t get that without riding the wave perfectly. He’s optimised every opportunity’: Ollie Watkins' rise from Exeter City to England heroics relied on one crucial change
By Ryan Dabbs published
Ollie Watkins enjoyed a superstar 2023/24, with his old Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale highlighting just how it all happened

‘I was planning to fly to Blackburn to see how the club looked, but couldn’t because of the volcano. Dortmund were in pole position to sign me, though’: Robert Lewandowski reveals why Premier League move fell through in 2010
By Ryan Dabbs published
Robert Lewandowski was touted for a move to Blackburn in 2010 - but just how close did he actually come to signing?

“I signed for Manchester United, then faced Newport on the Tuesday. I scored two, made two and thought, ‘I won’t be playing on pitches like this next season’”: Former Red Devils hero reflects on record-breaking transfer
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United made a record-breaking signing in 1988, but the player had to wait a couple of months before finalising the switch

‘I was annoyed when Zlatan broke my record as Serie A’s oldest goalscorer – I wanted to remain in Milan’s history and he took that from me’: Italy legend bitter about Ibrahimovic scoring aged 41 and five months
By Ryan Dabbs published
Zlatan Ibrahimovic annoyed an AC Milan legend after he broke the oldest goalscoring record

'Tom Cruise walked in and all of my sisters, nieces and nephews were there – he said, "I thought you said just a photo with mum, not the whole family!"': Chelsea legend recalls encounter with Hollywood actor at 2024 Olympics
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tom Cruise had an unexpected encounter with a Chelsea legend at the 2024 Olympics

‘Leaving Liverpool wasn’t easy – I was very comfortable and had three years remaining on my deal, so I didn’t need to go. But I’m happy with my decision’: Former Reds midfielder opens up on swapping Anfield for Saudi Arabia
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool saw three key players depart Anfield in favour of Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023, but there's been no regrets for one of the trio

‘I’m still annoyed about Giggs’ famous FA Cup winner. I allowed myself to be distracted by Yorke’s clever run – without it, Giggs wouldn’t have got past me’: Arsenal defender reflects on 1999 semi-final defeat to Manchester United
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal failed to stop Ryan Giggs in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final, which still irks one of their former defenders
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