Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
Former Republic of Ireland star dad Rory tells FFT about his stance on Liam Delap’s international future: ‘He’s spoken to both England and Ireland – I’m so proud of what he’s achieving’
Long throw cult hero Rory Delap gives thoughts on his son's fine progress – and why he swapped the Champions League for Prenton Park
‘Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all capable of HISTORIC feat – it will be really exciting if one of them is in contention to do both’ Sky Sports pundit assesses the chances of a historic double
Izzy Christiansen says any of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City could win both the Premier League and the WSL this season
‘I used to ride a motorbike and my crash helmet would get filled. From my point of view, the best was talcum powder, but there were other things…’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang dressing room pranks
EXCLUSIVE The Crazy Gang's antics were the stuff of legend in the 1980s
‘Birmingham City can absolutely get promoted this season – the main worry I have is whether last year was too easy for them’ Former Blues striker Troy Deeney tells FFT he’s backing his boyhood club to go again, after they set records in League One
The lifelong Birmingham fan is relishing their return to the Championship, ahead of their season opener at home to Ipswich
‘I made the right decision to miss the Euros – I haven’t thought about a return to the England squad yet, but I’m feeling good and excited to play football again’ Millie Bright talks exclusively to FourFourTwo, at launch of her own sportswear range
Lionesses legend Millie Bright explains why she's raring to go for the new WSL season with Chelsea, after sitting out England's successful Euros campaign
‘I still recall the feeling of hitting the ball. I was shattered, 32,000 people were watching me, but it was like when you hit the perfect golf shot – you just know, by the sound and the feel’ Gordon Strachan on firing Leeds United to promotion
EXCLUSIVE The Scottish midfield maestro delivered at the perfect moment to end Leeds’ ‘80s top-flight exile
‘The balance of power has shifted towards owners. Brian Clough dominated the board – because Evangelos Marinakis is so hands on, Nuno Espirito Santo’s role is more like Peter Taylor’ Stuart Pearce discusses Nottingham Forest, as part of new game launch
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the City Ground legend has his say on the combination that's brought success back to his former club
‘Paul Merson would have been the best at walking football, he always walked around the pitch anyway! A different team-mate of mine would have found it tough’ Former England goalkeeper David James visits a St Helens walking football team
Speaking to FourFourTwo, the ex-Liverpool shot-stopper explains which Anfield pal might have struggled in a different discipline
‘I can remember Dennis Wise following me up – when I lifted the trophy, I heard him behind cheering and shouting, “You bastards!” I thought, “You can’t say that in front of Princess Diana!”’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup upset win over Liverpool
EXCLUSIVE The former Crazy Gang stopper saved a penalty in the shock 1988 FA Cup victory
‘The relationship between fans and owner has been toxic at Sheffield Wednesday for a long time – why wasn’t the owner trying to sell the club as soon as possible?’ Former Owls striker saddened by Championship side’s crisis
In an exclusive interview, EFL pundit expresses his bewilderment at recent events at Hillsborough
Will All Three Promoted Clubs Be Relegated From The Premier League Again?
DEBATE FourFourTwo writers debate a burning question ahead of the 2025/26 season
‘There’s a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in, but we’re committed and that’s the most important thing’ Gary Neville on seeing Wrexham leapfrog Salford City
EXCLUSIVE After four promotions in five years, the Class of ’92-backed Salford City have spent six seasons in League Two
‘It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done. The Class of ’92 were born out of people believing in, teaching and mentoring us, showing us the right standards’ Gary Neville on how his own university is helping the next generation
EXCLUSIVE The former full-back and his Class of ’92 pals are teaching students about the business of football, including data analysis and player recruitment
He's done it six times – Billy Sharp's guide to promotion
Need your club to go up in 25-26? Veteran EFL striker Billy Sharp has done it six times and offers FourFourTwo a seven-point plan outlining exactly how it’s done
‘If Luis Diaz wanted to leave Liverpool for Barcelona, I’d say “Fine, I get it.” When it’s Bayern Munich, I think ‘Why?’ But South American players do sometimes leave for more money’ Former Reds star surprised by winger’s possible move to Germany
In an exclusive interview, an ex-Anfield ace explains why Diaz's likely transfer to the Bundesliga has raised eyebrows
‘I hope I entertained people. I know I did. When someone watches my clips back, I want them to see poetry in motion – how you dance with the ball’ Dimitar Berbatov addresses his place in football history
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United and Tottenham forward was one of the most talented players of his generation
‘I was marking Ian Wright and kicked him all round Wembley, which I loved. We were later West Ham room-mates – he’d beat me up in the middle of the night!” Neil Ruddock on the 1993 FA Cup semi-final
EXCLUSIVE ‘Razor’ Ruddock loved a battle and a north London derby at Wembley was the perfect stage to lock horns with the former England striker
“Everyone was leaving Anfield and ran back in after my magnificent header. People ask, ‘Do you remember that goal you scored?’ As if I scored millions!” Neil Ruddock on his favourite-ever game
EXCLUSIVE Ruddock was known as a hard man, but had a knack for scoring useful goals during his career
‘That’s how I thought the game should be played, with great assists and goals. If you have improvisation without the end result, you need to go to the circus’ Dimitar Berbatov reflects on his playing style
EXCLUSIVE The former Tottenham and Manchester United man had a distinct manner on the pitch
‘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
“The whole family were Arsenal fans, but my mum said, ‘I’m supporting Spurs to piss them off!’ She was a striker and modelled herself on Jimmy Greaves” Badminton star Gail Emms on her Lioness star mum’s love for football
EXCLUSIVE Olympic medal-winning badminton star Gail Emms has written a book about her Lioness mother and the rest of the 1971 World Cup team
‘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
‘A vastly underrated centre-back who didn’t get near an England squad – he was uncompromising, read the game incredibly well and was a tidy footballer’ Stan Collymore on the best Nottingham Forest players he played alongside
EXCLUSIVE Stan Collymores Perfect XI features a host of Nottingham Forest stars
