Sarah Rendell
Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.
Latest articles by Sarah Rendell

Tottenham star sets scoring record no other player has achieved
By Sarah Rendell published
This Tottenham striker has left an imprint on the English top-flight that no one has

'It’s still raw. I still feel the pain digging in, the gutting feeling of not having him here anymore,' Ella Toone opens up on father's death
By Sarah Rendell published
Ella Toone's father, Nick, passed away last September from cancer - now the Manchester United star has given a brave interview about her grief

Explained: The controversial Arsenal penalty that saw player punished for comments - and why VAR couldn't help
By Sarah Rendell published
Guro Reiten's penalty saw Chelsea win the London derby 1-0 against Arsenal

Women's football winter transfer window 2025: The biggest moves so far
By Sarah Rendell last updated
Women's football winter transfer window is now open and some big moves have already been made

RANKED! The 10 best goalkeepers in women's football
By Jessy Parker Humphreys, Sarah Rendell last updated
BEST GOALIES Who are the best women's goalkeepers in the world? Here are our top 10

Lack of respect? Why a Manchester United celebration may have upset Manchester City
By Sarah Rendell published
Manchester United beat their rivals for the first time in the WSL

Manchester City star set to sign for Manchester United: report
By Sarah Rendell published
Manchester City are in line to loan an England international to their rivals

‘I’ll never say never to managing my country, but I’m really happy now. As long as they’re not competing against the USA, I’ll always cheer on the Lionesses’: Emma Hayes on career future
By Sarah Rendell published
Emma Hayes is currently in charge of the USWNT and has already had success

How to watch Manchester City vs Manchester United: Live streams for WSL Manchester derby
By Sarah Rendell published
The Manchester derby will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Manchester City vs Manchester United online, on TV, and for free.

Chelsea frontrunners to sign the defender everyone in women's football wants: report
By Sarah Rendell published
Chelsea are in need of a defender with Kadeisha Buchanan out injured

Manchester City in line to sign Brazilian star: report
By Sarah Rendell published
Manchester City have already brought in a defender this window and now they are set to sign a forward

Women's football transfer rumours: Who is set to move in the winter window?
By Sarah Rendell published
Women's football transfer rumours are abuzz as the winter window is open

Ranked! The Top 100 women's footballers of all-time
By Sarah Rendell published
Top 100 women's footballers have been ranked by FourFourTwo, but who is at the top of the list?

'I would love to relive walking out at Wembley in the FA Cup final with West Ham when I was captain': Gilly Flaherty reflects on sensational career
By Sarah Rendell published
Gilly Flaherty was speaking before being inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame

'When Manchester City play it's hard not to be biased as they are my club and I love it when they win - but it frustrates me even more when we get beat' Steph Houghton on the problems of punditry and remaining neutral
By Sarah Rendell published
Steph Houghton was speaking before being inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame

'Women's football is an amazing place but it is still not where we want it to be. The generation now, yes it is professional, you have the income and the environment around you - but we still want to make it even better': Alex Scott on the growth of women's football
By Sarah Rendell published
Alex Scott was inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame alongside Steph Houghton, Gilly Flaherty and Rebecca Welch

Who is the England women's manager?
By Sarah Rendell last updated
Sarina Wiegman took over as the England women's manager in September 2021

'You find out who you are being inducted alongside, you're like 'okay that is interesting, I am going to be onstage with three people who potentially think I am not their favourite person': Referee Rebecca Welch on WSL Hall of Fame induction
By Sarah Rendell published
Rebecca Welch was inducted alongside Steph Houghton, Alex Scott and Gilly Flaherty

Watch Fulham vs London City Lionesses: Live streams for Women's FA Cup tie
By Sarah Rendell published
We could see an upset in the competition - here's how to watch Fulham vs London City Lionesses live streams from anywhere.

How to watch Brighton vs Durham: Free live streams for Women's FA Cup tie
By Sarah Rendell published
Brighton v Durham will be a tasty battle between clubs in separate divisions

Why are Arsenal wearing white this weekend?
By Sarah Rendell published
Arsenal teams will be wearing white this weekend but why? Find out more here

Brighton's new stadium: Everything you need to know
By Sarah Rendell published
Brighton are building a new stadium and they have a location in mind

'Pep Guardiola inviting me to watch him coach and learn from him? There’s no way I can say no!' Steph Houghton on Guardiola's golden inviation
By Sarah Rendell published
Steph Houghton has gone into the media after retiring from football in 2024

Steph Houghton: 'I did everything asked of me and then I was told I wasn't going to Euros 2022, it was massively upsetting'
By Sarah Rendell published
Steph Houghton fought back from injury to be available for the Euros but was not selected

‘To miss a penalty to potentially take you to a World Cup final is heartbreaking. There’s always got to be a scapegoat – David Beckham called me the next day’: England legend recalls 'devastating' moment
By Sarah Rendell published
David Beckham called Steph Houghton after the 'devastating' moment in 2019
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