Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘Eberechi Eze could be Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Cantona – he could become the main man at the club’ Spurs legend explains why Crystal Palace star would be a perfect fit
Former Tottenham forward backs Eagles ace to make huge impact if he makes the switch to the Europa League winners
‘Arsenal should break the bank for Alexander Isak from Newcastle – in recent years, they haven’t wanted the Premier League badly enough’ Former Gunners star explains what they need to do to finally bag the title
Ex-defender outlines why his former club have to push the boat out if they really want to become champions
‘I'd let Son Heung-min leave – he’s a legend, but the Premier League is too quick for him now. In the Europa League final, his legs were gone. It happens to everyone eventually’ Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder tells FFT why he’d accept bid for star
In an exclusive interview, ex-White Hart Lane pro gives his thoughts on South Korean’s potential exit
‘I had to pretend to be a boy to play football – there still aren’t enough inner city girls coming through and getting opportunities’ Arsenal and Lionesses legend unveils plan to break down barriers in women's game
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, Rachel Yankey explains why she's launched a new foundation to help youngsters
FourFourTwo's guide to the Club World Cup
A new 32-team Club World Cup this weekend kicks off when Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami take on Al Ahly of Egypt. After a great deal of scepticism, can it establish itself as one of football’s most prestigious events?
Club World Cup 2025: Every group in focus
A guide to every group at the Club World Cup 2025, to get you up to speed with the tournament
‘Winning the Club World Cup would be massive for Chelsea, and not just for the trophy – £100m in prize money would help them against other Premier League clubs’ Former Blues star explains why tournament could turbo-charge their progress
In an exclusive interview with FFT, ex-Chelsea midfielder breaks down why this summer's event could be so important
‘Florian Wirtz’s arrival will allow Mo Salah to change his role as he gets older – it’ll be fascinating to see how Arne Slot uses him’ Former Liverpool forward discusses potential new boy’s place in starting line-up... and who he could oust from it
In an exclusive interview with FFT, ex-Anfield star assesses how German international could fit into the club's title-winning team
Gary Neville exclusive: Manchester United legend reveals ‘greatest thing I’ve ever done’... and it might not be what you expect
The Sky Sports pundit's proudest achievement had nothing to do with football – until now
'I still love Sheffield United, but I’ve never seen the club score a goal in a play-off final – I hope it’s promotion this time, and my kids don’t have to experience what I did' Billy Sharp exclusive with FourFourTwo
Former Blades striker is praying that his boyhood team can finally end an unwanted record when they face Sunderland
'You wonder about Manchester United's decision to sell Scott McTominay – if you were picking a team to save your life, would you have him in it? I would. Some of the others, I wouldn't' Ex-Old Trafford star on why the Red Devils have missed Napoli ace
Speaking to FourFourTwo, a former Manchester United winger explained why letting McTominay leave has backfired
I interviewed Gary Lineker last month – he didn’t want his TV career to end like this, the World Cup was supposed to be his grand finale
After three decades, the former England striker still dreamed of finishing his career with a Three Lions triumph next summer
‘I’d leave Liverpool’s right-back position with Conor Bradley next season, I’d only sign a back-up – at left-back, I’d still start Andy Robertson, even if they bought Milos Kerkez’ Former Anfield full-back has has say on club’s transfer business
Ex-Reds defender has faith in Northern Irishman to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold as a regular starter
‘Jadon Sancho needs to leave Chelsea for his own sake – do you want to be a player who comes on sometimes, or one who plays every week? He’s good enough to play every week’ Former Blues star explains why loanee has been outshone by another wide man
In an exclusive interview, an ex-Stamford Bridge winger gives his view on whether Sancho should stay with the club
Revealed: Former Chelsea star Tore Andre Flo explains which current League One club he’s supported since he was eight years old – and why he’s excited for their future
The ex-Norway World Cup striker grew up following an unlikely club, and is still cheering them on from afar
'It was a different time when Manchester United had myself, Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez upfront. The manager’s patience might run out this summer – the current strikers either produce and start scoring now, or they could be sold' Dimitar Berbatov exclusive
Speaking to FourFourTwo, former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov gives his thoughts on the club's current firepower options
‘I’m sometimes furious when I see Chelsea, because they’re going nowhere – their plan is like RB Leipzig or Monaco, but with their history, it shouldn’t be the same’ Former Stamford Bridge star expresses FRUSTRATION at Blues’ strategy
In an exclusive interview, ex-Chelsea defender explains why he's not happy with the club's plan since the arrival of Todd Boehly
‘Caoimhin Kelleher leaving Liverpool for Manchester City might suit both parties – it’s only 45 minutes down the road, he wouldn’t even need to relocate’ Former goalkeeping ace explains why a rare move between rivals makes sense this summer
Ex-Reds and City shot-stopper explains why Irishman could be a good fit at the Etihad
‘Real Madrid are tough to turn down, but why would Unai Emery leave Aston Villa? He’s more powerful than the sporting director and chief executive – he might not get that elsewhere’ Ex-Villa star explains why even the Bernabeu may not tempt boss away
Former favourite insists that there's no reason for Emery to leave Villa Park any time soon, despite links
Derby County's shocking 2007/08 revisited: the Premier League's worst ever season, told by those who were there
Derby County endured misery, torment and torture during the 2007/08 season, with no Premier League side having come close to their dismal, record-breaking campaign
‘It’s hard to know which players could become presenters, but I see two current footballers who could be good pundits’ Gary Lineker tips duo for TV careers after retirement
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview for FourFourTwo, the long-serving Match of the Day picks out two players who could have futures on television
‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking legend reveals the most crushing disappointment he experienced
‘I was glad I went to Barcelona, it was a madhouse but it was wonderful – it shouldn’t have been a hard decision to go there, but I was happy at Everton’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about his move from Goodison Park to the Camp Nou
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking great discusses swapping English football for La Liga in 1986
‘As I was delivering the first line in my pants, all I could see in my peripheral vision was four shoulders going up and down, of Alan Shearer and Ian Wright giggling’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the night he hosted Match of the Day in his underwear
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the presenter relives arguably his most famous moment on the flagship programme
‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview, the BBC presenter admits he's unsure what it will be like emotionally during his final show
