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

‘Keegan’s rant wasn’t a surprise – he wore his heart on his sleeve. But you can only imagine how much Fergie enjoyed it. He knew he had Kevin really rattled’: Ex-Newcastle United star reveals squad's reaction to Keegan's 'I'd love it' speech
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EXCLUSIVE Newcastle United players 'weren't surprised' by how Kevin Keegan reacted to Sir Alex Ferguson's mind games

'People will remember us because we got to No.1 in the world rankings and achieved great things - but our biggest regret is that we didn’t win anything': Ex-Everton star Kevin Mirallas opens up on 'honour' of being part of nation's golden generation
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EXCLUSIVE Belgium failed to win anything with their golden generation, but ranked at No.1 for a number of years

‘I’m sure we’d have finished in the top four or five if he hadn’t joined Chelsea in January. Him leaving damaged the team, but we couldn’t stand in his way’: Alan Curbishley reflects on failed Champions League dream after selling key player
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Alan Curbishley believes Charlton could have qualified for Europe if they had kept onto a key man 20 years ago...

‘Arsenal’s Class of ’83 would give Man United’s Class of ’92 more than a good game – It’s a scandal that youth team isn’t talked about enough, if at all’: Martin Keown believes the Gunners team he grew up with doesn't get anywhere near enough credit
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Martin Keown believes that his Arsenal youth team should be regarded as highly as the Manchester United Class of 92' side

‘We were in Amsterdam, so I faked a toothache to go and see Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. I couldn’t make the replay, though – the Stones worked it out’: Rolling Stones guitarist Bill Wyman feigned injury to watch 3-3 draw with Manchester United
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Rolling Stones were rehearsing for a tour in Amsterdam when guitarist Bill Wyman purposely faked an injury in order to watch Crystal Palace play Manchester United in the 1990 FA Cup final

Is Diogo Jota injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Liverpool forward
By Ryan Dabbs published
Diogo Jota has missed the last three games for Liverpool through injury, so is he any closer to a return?

Is Jarrod Bowen injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on West Ham star
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Jarrod Bowen has been missing for West Ham with a foot injury, but will be fit enough to take on Chelsea on Monday?

Arsenal target Ollie Watkins has already revealed Gunners move is his 'dream'
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal launched an audacious swoop for Ollie Watkins on Wednesday - and the Aston Villa striker has also spoken about his desire to join the Gunners

‘Alfie had a long-running feud with Roy, so we expected a bad challenge, but when it came we were shocked. Keane just walked straight down the tunnel’: Ex-Manchester City defender reflects on infamous 2001 derby against Manchester United
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EXCLUSIVE Roy Keane received a red card for his infamous challenge of Alf-Inge Haaland when Manchester United hosted Manchester City in 2001

Marcus Rashford to complete Barcelona move - but it relies on one key detail: report
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Marcus Rashford will have to wait patiently if he is to get his Manchester United exit wish to Barcelona

Real Madrid chief wants English referees in La Liga to IMPROVE officiating standards
By Ryan Dabbs published
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes that his side have been robbed of titles in Spain due to poor officiating, and wanted English referees to sort standards out

Manchester City wonderkid to have contract 'torn up': report
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Manchester City are involved in an extremely active January transfer window...

'All week leading up to the second leg, I had the lads practise penalties in case of a shootout. They thought I was mad. When we won 5-1 and it went to penalties, I just smiled' How Sheffield Wednesday overturned 4-0 play-off defeat under Darren Moore
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Sheffield Wednesday looked down and out after the first leg of their 2023 play-off semi-final - but then-manager Darren Moore managed to get his squad believing...

Arsenal favourites to sign star forward, following bombshell revelation: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal could finally be about to get a new forward, with details emerging from Germany

Chelsea want youngster tipped to become even better than Moises Caicedo: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea have made an enquiry into the availability of a player expected to surpass Moises Caicedo

‘I was surprised he left Newcastle because I knew how much he was valued there, by fans and the people around the club. We were very lucky to get him’: Chris Wood full of praise for Nottingham Forest team-mate
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Chris Wood highlights how 'lucky' Nottingham Forest are to have signed Newcastle talent

Is Neymar to Al-Hilal the worst transfer ever?
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Neymar has left Al-Hilal after less than 18 months, making it possibly the biggest waste of money in football history...

Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund could return to Italy, after failing to impress Ruben Amorim: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United could have a completely brand new squad by the start of next season, with Rasmus Hojlund the latest player at risk of being sold

'Mourinho called and said, "You want to play for me?" I said, "Yes sir". He replied, "I'll see you in Milan tomorrow" then put the phone down - I signed for Inter the next day': How Jose Mourinho easily persuaded Premier League star to make Serie A move
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jose Mourinho could convince top players to join him with just a single phonecall while at his peak as a manager...

Liverpool to accelerate deal for wonderkid replacement for Andy Robertson: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are looking to upgrade at left-back this transfer window

‘Leaving Newcastle was tough – I wanted to be involved in the club for years to come, but I’d become third choice and just wanted opportunity to play football’: Premier League in-form star opens up on St. James' Park departure
By Ryan Dabbs published
Newcastle reluctantly sold a player who has gone on to shine in the Premier League this season

Chelsea star demands exit to reunite with former manager: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea could be set to lose a high-profile member of the squad

'I didn't like being a record signing. Some great players like Alan Shearer and Roy Keane possibly loved it, but it wasn't something I was comfortable with': England international opens up on struggling to deal with the pressure
By Ryan Dabbs published
One England international didn't like becoming the record signing by a British side in 1988
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