Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘If Ireland can get to the play-off final, I’d give them a 90 per cent chance of qualifying’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup play-off hopes
EXCLUSIVE The Irish are gearing up for their World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic
‘Craig Bellamy hasn’t been afraid to go against who the fans or media think should be in the team. He’s working on the short-term and long-term success of Wales’ Ryan Giggs on what Bellamy brings to the Wales job
EXCLUSIVE Giggs was in charge of Wales between 2019 and 2022
‘I learned how to play under pressure at Blackpool and used those experiences with Villa’ Morgan Rogers on his formative loan spell and a viral quote
EXCLUSIVE Rogers was at Blackpool when Mick McCarthy was asked ‘it can’t go on like this, can it?’
‘That was the big dog, my biggest dream – it’s too bad that I never did it’ Freddy Adu reveals one of the greatest regrets of his career, in an exclusive chat with FourFourTwo
Now retired, the former USA wonderkid tells us what he really wished he did during his playing days
“I’m ready to lead a group as a manager now – I’ve had six or seven years to find my voice as a coach, and I have belief in myself” New Cesena boss Ashley Cole has exclusively told FourFourTwo why it’s the right time for him to become a gaffer
Speaking prior to his appointment, Cole explained to FFT how several years in coaching have prepared him for his first management role
‘I would like to play against my brother – him for Ghana and me for Spain. My parents would have a heart attack because they wouldn’t know who to go with!’ Nico Williams hoping to live out his World Cup dream this summer
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish winger could come up against his brother Inaki at this summer’s tournament
‘That goal against England was incredible – one of the most important moments of my career so far’ Nico Williams on his Euro 2024 final strike
EXCLUSIVE The winger netted the opening goal to put Spain on track to defeat England in the Euro 2024 final
‘Roy Keane would tackle his own grandmother to get three points, but he was a pussycat with me’ Lee Sharpe on his relationship with his former Manchester United team-mate
EXCLUSIVE The former Red Devils winger spent three seasons alongside Keane at Old Trafford
‘If you’re at your happiest, smiling and working as hard as you can, then there’s nothing more you can give’ How Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has developed a winning mindset
EXCLUSIVE The winger has become a key player under Unai Emery and broken into the England set-up
‘There was interest from many Premier League teams, but I’m very happy at Athletic. I have very good team-mates, I want to keep making history’ Why Nico Williams snubbed England to sign a ten-year Athletic deal
EXCLUSIVE The Spain winger turned down Premier League overtures last summer
‘Playing with Inaki in the first team was a little strange, because we’d always played together in the park, and then we were playing in a big stadium like San Mames’ Nico Williams on what it’s like to play alongside his brother
EXCLUSIVE The Williams brothers have been club teammates in Bilbao for the past five years
Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Chelsea's FA Cup chances
In an exclusive interview, the former Chelsea duo assess the chances of an upset in North Wales, and explain why they hope it won't be another Barnsley
‘Ange Postecoglou inspired us to win the Europa League. He was a powerful guy and you grabbed onto anything he said’ James Maddison’s praise for his former Tottenham boss
EXCLUSIVE Postecoglou led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years last season
‘There have been some tough days, some dark, lonely days. But I’ll get there and be back better and stronger, I have no doubt’ James Maddison opens up on his injury recovery
EXCLUSIVE The Tottenham star ruptured his ACL in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle
‘My dad worked as an electrician at Stamford Bridge. I’ve never lacked anything because my parents have always been there for me’ Nico Williams on his father’s Chelsea background
EXCLUSIVE The Athletic Bilbao winger’s father made huge sacrifices for his family
‘Jack Grealish isn’t worth £50m now, no chance, but I think there’s a price where Everton could get a deal done with Manchester City’ Former Toffees star reveals the fee he thinks his old club may end up paying for the winger this summer
Ex-Everton wide man explains why Manchester City are unlikely to get their asking price, even though a transfer could still happen
‘Robbie Williams came, did the podcast, then sat with us for another hour afterwards, just chatting – he doesn’t watch telly, he just loves watching YouTube. He loves Mark Goldbridge!’ Ben Foster tells FFT about his transition from player to podcaster
During six years as a YouTube star, the former England goalkeeper has met a host of famous names – and learned things he didn’t expect
‘It really surprises me that I never see Robbie Fowler getting linked with jobs – he’s a fantastic manager and one of the smartest people I’ve come across’ Former England striker baffled at why Liverpool legend is yet to get a role in the EFL
After working with Fowler in Saudi Arabia, ex-Everton man tells FFT he's at a loss to explain why the Anfield great doesn't get more opportunities
‘I don’t think Manchester City are good enough to win the Champions League this season – winning the Premier League will depend on whether Arsenal do what they do well, and bottle it’ Former City defender assesses their trophy chances this term
Speaking to FourFourTwo, an ex-Manchester City stalwart says a domestic cup may need to be seen as a building block this time around
‘Thomas Tuchel told me “Keep doing what you’re doing, keep performing, then you’ve got every chance of coming back with us” – I feel like I left a decent impression’ Bournemouth's Alex Scott tells FFT about message from England boss after first call-up
In an exclusive interview, the rising star explains what it was like to go into the Three Lions squad for the first time in November
‘I enjoyed Macclesfield’s FA Cup win over Crystal Palace like you wouldn’t believe – I’d rather remember it for that than any bitterness over money’ Non-league club's assistant Francis Jeffers gives verdict on governing body’s controversial decision
In an exclusive interview, former England striker tells FourFourTwo about a magical cup upset – even if a part of their financial windfall has been blocked
Cristiano Ronaldo's thousand goal stare
EXCLUSIVE Three years since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, he’s laser-focused on hitting another milestone – 2026 will see him play his last World Cup and further his quest to become the first player to officially score 1,000 career goals. As those who know him tell FFT, he won’t be retiring until he’s done it
‘Most managers are pretty superstitious. We struggled in the first half of a game, so I put my cap on and we won. It stuck after that’ Tony Pulis reveals the origin story of his iconic baseball cap
EXCLUSIVE Tony Pulis’ baseball cap was perhaps the defining Premier League fashion accessory of its era
‘I didn’t actually realise how far out I was – it was a terrible decision to shoot from there really, but I’m glad I made it' Joe Cole on his iconic World Cup goal against Sweden
EXCLUSIVE One of the greatest moments of Joe Cole's career came in a Three Lions shirt
‘We haven’t heard anything from the club about a 10-year reunion for our Premier League title, but the lads are chatting and we'll have one – if we can help Leicester City during a difficult time, we would’ Ex-Foxes star tells FFT about anniversary plans
Former Leicester title winner discusses the possibility of a special event to mark the club's famous Premier League triumph in 2016
