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
Thiago: Take your game to the street
By Andrew Murray last updated
Dribbling Use the concrete jungle to bring an edge to your midfield play, says Bayern Munich’s Spanish schemer
Hector Bellerin: How to play as an attacking full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Hector Bellerin Athleticism, mental strength and tactical acumen – you need the lot if you want to succeed on the flank, says Arsenal’s buccaneering Spaniard
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...
Showstopping skills: The Rainbow Flick
By Andrew Murray published
Control Use this jaw-dropping move from professional freestyler Daniel Cutting to catapult the ball over a helpless defender and scoot away into space
9 things we think will happen in the 2019/20 Premier League season
By Andrew Murray published
Premier League Liverpool to win nowt, Aston Villa to get tiresome and Lewis Dunk getting naked in a bath tub – it's all in Andrew Murray's crystal ball
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
The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sat 23 Nov | 12:45pm
Inside the secret transfer network of Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea...
By Andrew Murray published
FFT100 2018: No.1, Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
By Andrew Murray published
FFT100 There will soon be a time when Messi and Ronaldo aren't the best players in the world, but 2018 hasn't been it. The victim of boredom in Ballon d'Or voting remains the finest footballer on the planet
Cazorla: My biggest problem adjusting to life in England
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Santi Cazorla Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has revealed the biggest problem he faced after joining Arsenal - his curtains.
Get faster quicker
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Manchester City Manchester City's head of sport science Sam Erith reveals a short gym routine that will boost your acceleration in no time
Showstopping skills: The Air Akka
By Andrew Murray last updated
Control Want to wow your mates with an outrageous showboat? Watch professional freestyler Daniel Cutting show you to perform this trick, without putting out your hip
The FourFourTwo Preview: Crystal Palace vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Selhurst Park | Mon 21 Oct | 8pm
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
Adrian, the fan and 10 of football's weirdest injuries
By Andrew Murray published
Lists Adrian could miss this weekend's action after being taken out by an exuberant Liverpool fan during Wednesday's Super Cup celebrations. Andrew Murray picks out some other strange ailments...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sun 21 Dec | 4pm
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
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
8 things Barcelona and Real Madrid must do to regain their stranglehold on Europe
By Andrew Murray published
UEFA Champions League With the La Liga giants both suffering ignominous exits last term, we take at look at how the pair can dominate the Champions League once more
Neymar and the Toiss: meet the controlling circle of friends that influence his every move
By Andrew Murray last updated
Neymar To understand what Neymar might do next – or where he might go – you have to know a little about his inner circle
Virgil van Dijk exclusive: “I’m not going to lie, I was pretty scared – I could have died”
By Andrew Murray published
Liverpool The Dutch defender has transformed the Reds into Premier and Champions League contenders – and even he thinks he’s been worth every penny...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Aston Villa vs Cardiff
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Villa Park | Sat 9 Nov | 3pm
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