Seb Stafford-Bloor
Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.
Latest articles by Seb Stafford-Bloor
Why Manchester United are actually the ideal club for David de Gea’s future
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Manchester United The Spaniard is considered the world’s best goalkeeper by some, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor – but largely thanks to his club’s decline. Where else would he earn recognition like this?
Why Jose Mourinho has finally picked a battle that he can’t win
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Jose Mourinho The Manchester United boss is one of football’s greatest managers, but in 2018 he looks a man out of time and at odds with the football landscape, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor
Two weeks to go: where every Premier League club still needs to strengthen
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League With the end of the transfer window in sight, these are the key areas every top-flight club should look to strengthen in. Yes, even Manchester City...
Ranked! Every England player based on their displays at the 2018 World Cup
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
England Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. Seb Stafford-Bloor rates the players on their displays up to the semi-final
Ranked! The 10 best goals of the World Cup (so far)
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
FIFA World Cup We're not even at the quarter-finals yet and already World Cup 2018 has delivered a fabulous range of goals – ranked from 10-1 here
Ranked! England's 23-man World Cup squad... in order of their importance this summer
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
England The stars Gareth Southgate has selected this summer, from the most expendable to those he'll be covering in bubble wrap before Russia
Park Ji-sung reveals disgusting detail about his conditioning regime
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Manchester United cult hero has revealed the stomach-turning secret behind his endless stamina
Rated! YOUR Premier League club's best and worst player of 2017/18
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League The top dog and top flop for every team in the top flight this term, brought to you by Seb Stafford-Bloor
Sunday Premier League wrap: what you may have missed
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League FFT's round-up of the final day of the Premier League season, as Swansea's relegation is confirmed and Liverpool claim the final Champions League spot.
Premier League final-day preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Arsene Wenger waves goodbye for the final time at Arsenal, while Swansea need a miracle and Chelsea a huge favour from Brighton
Premier League preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Chelsea and Liverpool face off with a top-four place still on the line, while Stoke, Southampton and Swansea all face potentially season-defining games
Premier League preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Arsenal travel to Old Trafford, while there's win-or-bust situations for Southampton and Stoke ahead
Football preview: what (definitely) will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Wembley will host two FA Cup semi-finals, while in the Premier League a whole host of relegation issues draw towards a conclusion
Yes, Tottenham need to show a winning mentality against Manchester United – but even that may not be enough in the long term
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Tottenham Hotspur Spurs can gain that sought-after winning edge by claiming the FA Cup but, as Seb Stafford-Bloor explains, there are greater obstacles for the club to overcome
Watch: Shrewsbury goalkeeper drops a clanger after losing ball in floodlights
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Not the finest moment of Dean Henderson's young career...
Premier League preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Manchester City head to Wembley aiming to avoid another nasty surprise, while West Brom face having their relegation confirmed
Stars of ArsenalFanTV and beyond are heading to a Channel 4 show
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Real Football Fan Show will debut on April 20. Isn't that something to look forward to?
Premier League preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Manchester City can claim the title with victory over Manchester United, while Everton host Liverpool to kick off a big weekend of action
David James fires back at Dimitar Berbatov after "worst wannabe coach" jibe
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... James has returned fire after the Bulgarian published a withering criticism of his former manager on Instagram
Premier League preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League The big game takes place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Tottenham, but there's big interest at the bottom too with West Ham's huge clash against Southampton
Manchester United consider song sheets to boost Old Trafford atmosphere
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Red Devils are considering a novel - and almost certainly unpopular - initiative to improve the matchday experience, according to The Times
Watch: Brentford B score incredible own goal against Manchester United's U23s
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Bees bagged a real classic of the genre in their 3-1 win over the Red Devils on Tuesday evening
11 Premier League stars who won’t be at their current clubs next season
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League From a potential Ballon d’Or winner to Manchester United and Tottenham full-backs who need fresh starts, these players are likely to be on the move this summer
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