
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

Manchester United lining up move for Manchester City academy graduate: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United could be making a controversial move in the transfer window this summer...

'I was thinking, "This could be my last ever game on English soil". I appreciate every game now, a lot more than ever, and I love it': Premier League legend admits career in England is likely over after 14 years
By Ryan Dabbs published
One Premier League legend has recognised that their career in England has come to an end

Harry Kane matches record set by Manchester United legend following Champions League double
By Ryan Dabbs published
Harry Kane has continued his incredible goalscoring exploits by matching a 68-year-old record first set by a Manchester United legend

Chelsea have already completed signing of wonderkid who has equalled long-standing Neymar record
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea already have a hugely exciting prospect on their hands, who has matched Neymar

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announces groundbreaking change to World Cup 2026 final - but it could prove hugely controversial
By Ryan Dabbs published
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made clear that the 2026 World Cup final will not be just about the football...

Real Madrid planning another major Bernabeu upgrade after £1.5bn redevelopment has left it TOO SMALL to host 2030 World Cup final
By Ryan Dabbs published
Real Madrid aren't willing to lose out on hosting the 2030 World Cup final

Arsenal report: Alexander Isak transfer update issued ahead of summer window
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Alexander Isak, and have just received an update on his future

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly 'should have walked' against PSV, claims ex-Premier League referee
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly escaped another controversial moment when the referee decided not to brandish him another yellow card against PSV

Tottenham home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
Here's everything we know about the Tottenham home kit for 2025/26 season

Liverpool offered 'astonomical' £99m transfer fee for 24-year-old: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are already in the middle of a saga with some of their players - and they could face another in the summer regarding a mega-money offer

‘Trent has won everything he can for Liverpool, but of those who’ve left that we wanted to stay, who’s actually done better? I can only come up with one’: Reds legend highlights potential danger of Alexander-Arnold moving to Real Madrid
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is at risk of joining Real Madrid in the summer - but a club legend has warned him about leaving

‘I’m often compared to my father, but he was unique – nothing compares to him. Beethoven’s son didn’t play like his dad. They were two different people’: Diego Maradona's son reveals what it's like growing up with famous surname
By Ryan Dabbs published
The son of Diego Maradona highlights how it was for him growing up in the 1990s

'His defensive ratings weren’t good, but Jurgen convinced us, "If he does have weaknesses, we can cover them up – I need a full-back with attacking quality"': How Klopp persuaded Liverpool to complete key signing which has proven a masterstroke
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool were persuaded by Jurgen Klopp to make a key signing in 2017, despite the data suggesting otherwise

Manchester City home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
Here's everything we know about the Manchester City home kit for 2025/26 season

‘Newcastle’s board said I was over the hill, so I left and played 108 consecutive games and won the European Cup – not a bad way to answer that accusation!’: Ex-Magpies defender reflects on career highlight after proving former side wrong
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle made a mistake in letting a defender go at just 31, who then went onto win the European Cup at 35

‘Parma viewed him as the perfect replacement for Adrian Mutu, who’d left to sign for Chelsea. But Manchester United’s interest was much more concrete’: Cristiano Ronaldo's 2003 transfer details revealed by former Sporting director of football
By Ryan Dabbs published
Cristiano Ronaldo had a number of options available when he was leaving Sporting in 2003 - but Manchester United proved the best destination for him

'My shot was so clearly over the line – like Lampard against Germany. I was more gutted for my mates, as they’d backed me as the first goalscorer!’: England star reflects on agony of not being awarded maiden Three Lions goal
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE England have twice been struck by officials failing to spot shots crossing the goal-line in the 21st century, with Frank Lampard's 2010 strike following a former star

'After I won the Puskas Award, my dad kept calling me at 2am. I answered, he told me to open the door - I was in my boxers. It was my dad, Guardiola and the translator! Pep told me, "I want to sign you"': Neymar reveals how he almost rejected Barcelona
By Ryan Dabbs published
Neymar nearly decided to sign for Pep Guardiola, after the Catalan manager turned up at his house in the early hours of the morning

'This guy is too good, he's on a different level': Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reveals star from former side is his favourite player in world football, highlighting key moment that seriously impressed him
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal hero Thierry Henry has selected his favourite player in world football, and they come from his former side

Liverpool 'Champions 25' shirts released as they extend Premier League lead following 2-0 victory over Newcastle
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool shirts to celebrate their potential Premier League title have been released

'Liverpool wanted me to stay, but I had a few conversations with Slot and decided to leave. I will return to Liverpool and be a starter there': Ex-Reds star reveals reason behind summer departure, with Anfield dream highlighted
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool failed to keep hold of a young player in the summer, but they haven't ruled out a return in the future

'I'm not sure Arsenal, as a club, wanted him': Gary Neville makes bold claim about transfer Mikel Arteta specifically asked for
By Ryan Dabbs published
Gary Neville has given his opinion on one Arsenal transfer made during the summer transfer window

'I want fans to remember that I was here for eight years and gave it my all': Mohamed Salah sends clear message to Liverpool fans as he drops biggest hint yet that he's ready to leave
By Ryan Dabbs published
Mohamed Salah has looked back fondly at his time at Liverpool amid contract negotiations
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