Sam Pilger
Sam Pilger is a freelance sports writer who writes for Forbes, FourFourTwo, Optus Sport, The Athletic and The Times Magazine. He was previously the deputy editor of FourFourTwo magazine (lucky him), still contributes regularly and has written several books, including Manchester United's Best XI and For Club and Country with Gary and Phil Neville.
Latest articles by Sam Pilger
'I reckon Sir Alex Ferguson would have taken me by the balls. Just like Vinnie': Paul Gascoigne exclusive
By Sam Pilger last updated
EXCLUSIVE Paul Gascoigne sat down with FourFourTwo in 2005 to answer readers' questions...
Ally McCoist says Antonio Conte could still become the new Manchester United manager
By Sam Pilger published
The former Rangers striker on why Conte could be the ideal fit at Old Trafford next season
You Ask The Questions: Carlo Ancelotti
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Carlo Ancelotti Was he close to taking over at Manchester United? How did he handle Zlatan's whopping ego? Why is he in the Star Trek movie? The legend answers all...
The big interview: Michael Carrick - "I’m definitely not Spanish or Italian, so can’t you just appreciate me anyway?"
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview How close was he to joining Arsenal? What went wrong for Moyes at Manchester United? And should he have got more caps? YOUR questions answered in January 2019...
The big interview: Bobby Charlton – "Without Munich, Man United would have won the European Cup in 1958"
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview On the 60th anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 23 lives, we head to the FourFourTwo archives. Who made Sir Bobby feel inferior? What was it like playing with George Best? And did Alf Ramsey ever let his hair down? Your questions answered in December 2008...
The big interview: Paul Scholes – "People blamed Sven for me quitting England, but I'd played on the wing for Man United and scored a lot of goals"
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview The Manchester United legend spoke to FourFourTwo for a career reflective in December 2011, shortly after hanging up his boots – then came out of retirement just a month or two later. Maybe it was answering your questions that reminded him what he was missing
Jaap Stam exclusive: I could have been on Big Brother – I had to get back into football
By Sam Pilger published
Jaap Stam The former Manchester United defender, who returns to Old Trafford on Saturday, is thriving in the dugout at Reading – after snubbing reality TV
Paul McGrath: One-on-One
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview Manchester United, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath answers FourFourTwo readers' questions in January 2007...
Giuseppe Rossi: Talentspotter
By Sam Pilger published
Talentspotter Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi speaks to FourFourTwo about his hopes and dreams while at Manchester United in February 2005.
Ray Wilkins: Perfect XI
By Sam Pilger published
Perfect XI England's 84-cap Europe-trotting midfield metronome picks a Perfect XI of team-mates and opponents
Peter Schmeichel: One-on-One
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview "I'm insulted by this question – after what I did for Manchester United I should be able to do what I like"
George Best: One-on-One
By Sam Pilger published
The Big Interview The Manchester United legend answers your questions.
Bob Mortimer: Sing When You're WInning
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Sing When You're Winning "You know you’re not going to have a good season when you've got Noel Whelan up front"
Titus Bramble: Talentspotter
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Talentspotter Ex-Sunderland defender Titus Bramble, formerly of Newcastle, speaks to FourFourTwo back in December 2000, when the 19-year-old was at Ipswich Town and being raved about by a certain Thierry Henry...
Laurent Blanc: Perfect XI
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Perfect XI "Zinedine Zidane is the one player who could play in any team and in any position"
David Ginola: 'I got a call from David Dein at about midnight - he wanted me at Arsenal'
By Sam Pilger last updated
The Big Interview David Ginola answers FFT readers' questions about becoming a lawyer, choosing Newcastle over Barcelona, out-acting Eric Cantona and being upset when France won the World Cup...
Harry Redknapp: I could have won the league at Spurs – since I left they haven't finished in the top four
By Sam Pilger last updated
Harry Redknapp Sam Pilger chats to the Premier League stalwart about QPR’s woes, his 31 years as a manager, the challenges of dealing with players, owners and agents in today’s game and his dramatic 2012 in which he stood trial for tax evasion, lost his job at Tottenham and was overlooked for England...
Jermaine Pennant: I had no say in whether I wanted to join Arsenal or not
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The Big Interview What’s life like for a footballer in prison? How close was he to joining Real Madrid? And, come on: is he really a porn star? Your questions answered in December 2018…
Tim Cahill: How to score from midfield
By Sam Pilger published
Tim Cahill Australia’s record marksman on how to time your runs from deep and hit the back of the net
You Ask The Questions, Frank Lampard: "When an overweight woman in the chicken run shouted 'Fat Frank', that was when I realised it was getting ridiculous"
By Sam Pilger last updated
The Big Interview Sam Pilger sat down for a career reflective with the former West Ham, Chelsea and England midfield general in December 2013
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