Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock

‘Mourinho didn’t want me to get a Premier League winners’ medal – all I needed was to play in two games, but Jose felt I wasn’t deserving of a medal’: Ex-Chelsea striker opens up on low point of career
By Tom Hancock published
Chelsea won the title in 2005/06 – but not every Blues player got a lasting memento of that achievement...

Chelsea and Tottenham target breaks transfer silence amid Champions League 'dream'
By Tom Hancock published
It looks as though both London rivals will be disappointed in this instance...

Manchester United winning race for Bayern Munich star after Premier League deal COLLAPSES: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United could be about to take their summer spending beyond the £100m mark

Former Premier League and England World Cup star cheers on Olympic gold-chasing son - though not in football
By Tom Hancock published
Football may be at the Olympics, but for one former England international another sport will have a lot more importance this summer

Arsenal eyeing move for £30m Euros-winning star: report
By Tom Hancock published
Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield options as they aim for another Premier League title push

Olympics football drama continues, as manager is SUSPENDED
By Tom Hancock published
Canada's Paris Olympics women's football campaign has begun amid great controversy enveloping the national team

Players born outside the country they played for
By Tom Hancock published
None of these stars represented their birthland in international football

Great goalscoring defenders
By Tom Hancock published
A look at some defenders who made their mark at the other end of the pitch

Top players who started out in lower divisions
By Tom Hancock published
A look at some stars who began small and rose to the highest level of the game

The best ever Eastern European players
By Tom Hancock published
Featuring big-name stars from Hungary, Poland and beyond

Winners of major trophies as a player and manager
By Tom Hancock published
This lot all enjoyed success on the pitch and in the dugout

The best goalkeepers ever
By Tom Hancock published
Counting down the greatest custodians to pull on the gloves

Players who played for Real Madrid and Barcelona
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the stars who turned out for both El Clasico rivals

Manchester United's best homegrown players ever
By Tom Hancock published
Ranking the finest talents to emerge from Manchester United's famed youth system

The biggest football clubs by country
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the most notable teams from various nations around the world

Arsenal in talks with Newcastle United hero as leftfield signing: report
By Tom Hancock published
Mikel Arteta's Gunners are stepping up their summer transfer business as they prepare for another Premier League title challenge

England players who haven't played a single minute at Euro 2024
By Tom Hancock published
These members of the Three Lions squad are yet to set foot on the pitch at this summer's Euros

Bellingham set to make major decision on future amid Premier League interest: report
By Tom Hancock published
The younger Bellingham brother has established himself as one of the top young talents in the Championship

'You watch Harry Kane and say there’s something not right, he’s not sharp, he’s not in the box and at some point England are going to need to make a decision’ Ian Wright on Gareth Southgate’s big call
By Tom Hancock published
England captain Kane has underwhelmed at Euro 2024 so far, and Wright has hinted at what boss Southgate must do to change things up

Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United latest as fresh bid with add-ons is rejected: report
By Tom Hancock published
Will this make Manchester United re-think their top summer transfer targets?

Saudi clubs circle Manchester City international star as he arrives career cross-roads: report
By Tom Hancock published
The Premier League champions could be about to lose a big name to the Saudi Pro League

Footballers who played in India
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the biggest international stars to ply their trade in the Indian Super League

The best midfield combinations ever
By Tom Hancock published
A look at the game's standout duos, trios and more in the middle of the park
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