Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray is an award-winning writer, columnist and editor, voted the Consumer Journalist of the Year at the 2015 PPA New Talent Awards. A fluent Spanish speaker and former semi-professional footballer, he was senior staff writer at FourFourTwo from 2012 to 2019, interviewing the biggest names in the game from Lionel Messi (twice), Neymar and Luis Suarez, to Sergio Aguero, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah for the cover, among others. He continues to write and edit for the brand on a regular basis, plus national newspapers, websites, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Premier League clubs. He is not a famous tennis player.
Latest articles by Andrew Murray

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
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Psychology Man-management with InnerDrive's Bradley Busch and Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson

Volley like Van der Vaart
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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
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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
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Corners Get it right and the opposition forwards won't stand a chance, says former Crystal Palace, Charlton and Hull gaffer Iain Dowie

Eating out before the big game
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Arsenal Know what to order when you've been dragged to an Italian, Indian or Chinese restaurant on the eve of a matchday - with an expert verdict from West Ham and England chef Tim De'Ath

"We need to win a trophy": Aguero relishes the challenge
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Sergio Aguero After starting his campaign in style against Newcastle, Sergio Aguero chats to Andrew Murray about humble beginnings, "mad lad" Balotelli and another sizzling season ahead...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Stoke vs Man City
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Britannia Stadium | Sat 14 Sep | 3pm
Wyscout Forum 2013: EuropeâÂÂs secret transfer network returns
By Andrew Murray Published

Five things we learned from Crystal Palace vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League FFT’s Andrew Murray was in the Selhurst Park press box to analyse Fulham’s 4-1 win - with help from Stats Zone…

Negredo: Defenders more aggressive in England
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Álvaro Negredo Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo says Premier League defenders aren't as cultured as their La Liga counterparts - but admits that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Cardiff
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sat 21 Dec | 12:45pm

The FourFourTwo Preview: Crystal Palace vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Selhurst Park | Mon 21 Oct | 8pm

Messi: The best is yet to come
By Andrew Murray Last updated
FFT100 He may no longer be No.1, but it's far from the end of Leo Messi's career: as FFT's Andrew Murray notes, 2014 could be his zenith...

Cazorla: My biggest problem adjusting to life in England
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Santi Cazorla Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has revealed the biggest problem he faced after joining Arsenal - his curtains.

The FourFourTwo Preview: Aston Villa vs Cardiff
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Villa Park | Sat 9 Nov | 3pm

The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sat 23 Nov | 12:45pm

The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Tottenham
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sun 3 Nov | 1:30pm

Suso: Q&A
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Q & A "Our tactical system is very similar to Spanish teams. That’s all down to the coach"

Oscar steps up when it counts and other things we learned from Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Stats Zone Chelsea battled to a 2-1 win over Liverpool in a top-of-the-table clash and FourFourTwo's Andy Murray was in the Stamford Bridge press box to assess all the action, using Stats Zone...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sat 14 Dec | 3pm

Alvaro Morata's goalscoring masterclass
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Shooting Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata on his speed of thought, scoring with both feet and playing as a lone striker

World Cup icons: Xavi and Iniesta prod and probe through the pain to win big (2010)
By Andrew Murray Published
World Cup 2010 Vicente del Bosque's men were shaken up by their opening-game defeat to Switzerland – but clear minds and cool heads saw them through to a masterful triumph in South Africa
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