Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray is a freelance journalist, who regularly contributes to both the FourFourTwo magazine and website. Formerly a senior staff writer at FFT and a fluent Spanish speaker, he has interviewed major names such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero and Xavi. He was also named PPA New Consumer Journalist of the Year 2015.
Latest articles by Andrew Murray

Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
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Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine

Five things that made us think at Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Stats Zone Watching the game from the Emirates’ press box, FFT’s Andrew Murray analysed the exciting goalless draw using Stats Zone...

Five things we learned at Chelsea 2-2 Swansea
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Stats Zone FFT's Andy Murray watched from the Stamford Bridge press-box as Chelsea chugged to a 2-2 draw with slick Swansea...

Super Swansea give chugging Chelsea plenty to ponder
By Andrew Murray last updated
Stats Zone The champions started with a troubled 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge - andy FFT's Andy Murray was there to watch it...

The making of Pirlo: “From an early age, I knew I was better than others”
By Andrew Murray last updated
FourFourTwo Arrogant? Perhaps. Aloof? Yes. Adored by everybody? Absolutely. After another trophy-laden season for football’s last great luxury player, FourFourTwo discovers what made Andrea Pirlo calcio’s king of cool. Words: Andrew Murray (additional reporting by Alison Ratcliffe and Alberto Santi)

FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Football Stadiums in the World: No.2
By Andrew Murray last updated
100 Best Stadiums It started as a dream, stood proud for independence, and helped Barcelona become more than a club. Andy Murray on the legendary Camp Nou...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | St James' Park | Sat 1 Nov | 12:45pm

Jordi Alba: Be a full-throttle full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Want to tear up and down the flank all game? Spain’s attacking defender has what you need

Roberto Soldado: Master a deft touch
By Andrew Murray last updated
Roberto Soldado The skilful Villarreal sharpshooter tells you how to disable the opposition using close control

Jordi Alba: Forge a match-winning bond
By Andrew Murray last updated
Psychology Humility and hard work can propel your team to success, says Barcelona and Spain's gung-ho full-back, Jordi Alba

Jelavic: Long and I work as a pair because we're different - he's quick, I'm strong
By Andrew Murray last updated
Nikica Jelavic The Hull hit-man tells Andy Murray about Moyes, Mandzukic and making the trip to Brazil

Robbie Fowler: Show a killer instinct in front of goal
By Andrew Murray last updated
Robbie Fowler Never miss a one-on-one again with shooting tips from natural born finisher and Liverpool legend, Robbie Fowler

Five things we learned from West Ham 1-2 Liverpool: SAS have off day – but they can't afford one next weekend
By Andrew Murray last updated
Stats Zone FourFourTwo's Andrew Murray watched Brendan Rodgers' title challengers grind out a 2-1 win from the Upton Park press box, with the help of analysis from Stats Zone...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Man City vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Etihad Stadium | Mon 25 Aug | 8pm

Jordi Alba: Feed your engine
By Andrew Murray last updated
Jordi Alba Barça and Spain’s tireless full-back, Jordi Alba, on optimising performance with the food on your plate

Xavi: Learn to keep possession
By Andrew Murray last updated
Xavi Barcelona’s master craftsman reveals the training drills that fine-tuned his precision passing

FourFourTwo trains with Andres Iniesta
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona FFT takes to the pitch with the Barça genius to find out just what it takes to become an all-time great. “Let’s recreate my World Cup goal!” he smiles. Oh, go on then...

Five lessons from Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa: Rodgers still needs the right midfield balance
By Andrew Murray last updated
Stats Zone FFT's Andrew Murray was at Anfield to assess high-flying Liverpool's somewhat surprising score-draw with out-of-form Aston Villa...

Get faster quicker
By Andrew Murray last updated
Manchester City Manchester City's head of sport science Sam Erith reveals a short gym routine that will boost your acceleration in no time

Getting the best out of problem players
By Andrew Murray last updated
Psychology Man-management with InnerDrive's Bradley Busch and Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson

Volley like Van der Vaart
By Andrew Murray last updated
test Performance technical coach Alfred Galustian explains, frame by frame, how to strike the ball like Hamburg and Holland midfield maestro Rafael van der Vaart

Five-minute big game meals
By Andrew Murray last updated
Pre-match Sport and exercise physiologist Dr Stewart Laing's quick pre-game meals for every kick-off time

How to zonal mark from a corner
By Andrew Murray last updated
Corners Get it right and the opposition forwards won't stand a chance, says former Crystal Palace, Charlton and Hull gaffer Iain Dowie
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