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

Chelsea kit set for huge change, which could make them look a lot different: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea are in discussions to change how their 2024/25 kits look this season

Manchester United to move for Marcus Rashford replacement in January, after Ruben Amorim leaves Englishman out of matchday squad: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim seems unconvinced with Marcus Rashford, with a replacement now being lined up

‘I didn’t want to lose Solanke as your job becomes harder, but there’s a part of you that wants him to go to a higher level and get the recognition he deserves’: Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola explains conflict of emotion over England striker sale
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Bournemouth didn't want Solanke to leave last summer, but Andoni Iraola understands the move

‘Managing Leeds? It was an option that appeared, but it wasn’t the right timing. I decided it wasn’t a good idea to leave the club I was at mid-season’: Premier League boss admits to turning down opportunity to replace Jesse Marsch in 2023
By Ryan Dabbs published
Leeds United were refused permission to speak to one rising manager, who is now in the Premier League

‘Arteta, Alonso, Emery, me… none of us were physical players – we needed the understanding of the game. That probably helped us move into management’: Premier League boss reveals reasons for natural career progression
By Ryan Dabbs published
Premier League management isn't easy - but there's perhaps a reason why so many are coming from the Basque Country

‘Thierry Henry was my hero, but when you talk about players who have a wand of a left foot, he genuinely had that. He made my life so much easier on the right’: Ex-Arsenal star omits Gunners legend from his Perfect XI
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry failed to make the favoured XIs of one of his former team-mates at Highbury and the Emirates

Real Madrid make transfer decision on £50m star, amid Premier League interest
By Ryan Dabbs published
Real Madrid have a plan lined up their sleeves ahead of the January transfer window

Manchester United eyeing move for world class wing-back after learning bargain asking price: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United could be set to land a shrewd signing in the January transfer window

Chelsea to re-sign Premier League wonderkid, two years after letting him go: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea are willing to admit their mistake and bring back one of the Premier League's brightest young prospects

‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

'He already had the ability but didn’t use it because he was afraid to shoot – I said, "You’re a player who has to decide games – you have to take risks, mate"': Liverpool star was forced to become confident by team-mates
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool acquired a brilliant attacker, but before joining he had a fear of failure

‘Mohamed Salah gets a lot of goals, but sometimes dips in and out of games. Diaz has been our most dangerous guy for the full 90 minutes, every time I’ve seen him’: Liverpool legend makes shock claim about the Reds' attack
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool legend offers plenty of praise for Luis Diaz, despite Mohamed Salah's brilliance

'Who is that guy?': Cristiano Ronaldo aims brutal response at former team-mate, after bizarre comments
By Ryan Dabbs published
Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't responded kindly to a bizarre claim made by one of his former team-mates

Wayne Rooney documentary turning into 'horror show', with Plymouth Argyle job at risk
By Ryan Dabbs published
Wayne Rooney is facing the sack at Plymouth Argyle, and his documentary isn't going much better

Mohamed Salah congratulated for extending Liverpool contract, as part of major update to saga
By Ryan Dabbs published
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool look to have reached an agreement in negotiations

Manchester City lining up sensational deal for Premier League rivals' key player: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City are hoping a mega transfer in January could turn their entire fortunes around - and it'll certainly stun the Premier League

Liverpool to make superstar signing, in serious statement of intent: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are keen to improve from a position of strength, with one of the best players in Europe now being lined up

Manchester United want surprise Bayern Munich star to build midfield around: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has already identified the players he wants the club to sign

Liverpool report: Virgil van Dijk replacement identified after Dutchman rejects contract offer
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool look poised to enter the transfer market as Virgil van Dijk fails to agree terms over an extension

Manchester City handed another blow as pursuit for world-class European star comes to a standstill: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City will have to look elsewhere in the transfer market, with one world-class star no longer in the club's reckoning

Tottenham to create history with January transfer for breakout star: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham are in need of some January reinforcements, and one target could break records in north London

Manchester City to address midfield issues with standout Serie A star: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City are willing to dip into the transfer market this January, and one Serie A star has caught their eye

You NEED a new laptop to handle the completely revamped Football Manager 25 engine - fortunately there are some amazing deals
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The new Football Manager game will feature a brand new engine, and these laptop deals mean there's no better time to take advantage

Riqui Puig, Emil Forsberg and Marco Reus will wear these soccer cleats in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday - and they're all discounted for Cyber Monday
By Ryan Dabbs published
There are some great Cyber Monday deals available on the soccer cleats Riqui Puig, Emil Forsberg and Marco Reus all wear, ahead of the MLS Cup Final
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