Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘The pure simplicity of the way Slot has managed the squad is probably the biggest thing I could say about him. It’s not broken, so let’s get on with it’: Liverpool legend full of admiration for Jurgen Klopp's successor at Anfield
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool have become even better under Arne Slot, and a club legend belives the Dutchman's simplicity has been his greatest strength
‘Slot hasn’t come in and changed everything, making it all about himself – it’s been about the players he’s inherited, getting the best out of a system he likes’: Liverpool manager impressing former players with personality and tactical approach
Liverpool have been transformed under Arne Slot since his arrival, something not many would have thought possible following Jurgen Klopp's departure
‘We thought we’d signed him, but Chelsea blew us away. I think they signed him so we couldn’t have him, as much as because they really wanted him’: Liverpool actually failed to sign Mohamed Salah in 2014, three years before finally getting the Egyptian
Liverpool and Mohamed Salah could have joined together in January 2014, if it wasn't for Chelsea getting in the way
‘He could have been another Thierry Henry if he’d stayed at Arsenal. It was up to him what he wanted because he was 6ft 1in, quick and unbelievable’: Ray Parlour claims Champions League winner could have enjoyed even greater success with Gunners
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes that the club had 'another Thierry Henry' in their ranks
‘I don’t think we’ll see Marcus Rashford at Manchester United again – when you’re not seeing eye to eye with a manager, it can hinder your training, but a loan can work, it did for me’ Ex-Premier League star on parallels with forward’s Aston Villa switch
Ex-winger tells FourFourTwo what it's like to depart a difficult situation at a parent club and head out on loan – and why it can really work for a player
‘Klopp would have known him more and wanted to sign him over Salah. A lot of bosses can’t be persuaded by analysis, it’s to Jurgen’s credit that he was’: Liverpool nearly missed out on signing Mo Salah in 2017 as Jurgen Klopp preferred a different player
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool almost didn't move for Mo Salah in 2017, but they had to persuade Jurgen Klopp to conclude the deal
‘If coming here has damaged my England chances, I can’t really change that. All I can do is play well. If I was to get back involved, then I’m ready for it’: Three Lions star targeting international return despite being frozen out of national team
EXCLUSIVE England players are sometimes forgotten when they move away from the Premier League, but one star plying his trade abroad is targeting a return to the national team
‘To keep a clean sheet on debut at Old Trafford was special, but I was lucky that John Fashanu and Vinnie Jones didn’t play – they caused problems’: Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper reflects on facing Wimbledon's Crazy Gang aged just 18
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson threw an 18-year-old goalkeeper in at the deep end in 1990
‘I wish I’d got more caps, but I really enjoyed playing for England and won loads of money playing cards. Alan Shearer was like Father Christmas!’: Arsenal legend reflects on limited opportunties for national team, but fond memories away from the pitch
Arsenal were one of the dominant sides in England at the turn of the millennium, but one player was often overlooked for the national side
‘Manchester City can still win the Champions League this season, even though they haven’t been at their best – they could beat Real Madrid and go on another run’ Former Blues star isn’t ruling out a surprise European triumph
In an exclusive chat with FFT, an ex-City ace says he still has hope that his old club can conquer the continent again this term
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‘Home truths needed to be spoken at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim has been brave enough to do that – the way he’s dealt with Marcus Rashford has been correct’ Former Red Devils star praises new boss
The Old Trafford gaffer has taken a hard line approach with one of the club's star players
The new Champions League format is the European Super League in sheep's clothing
I'm not against new formats, but UEFA have replaced the traditional group stage with something worse
‘My heroes as a kid? Baggio, Shearer, but the real one was Henry. I watched not only how he scored, but how he ran – his technique and his movement’: Barcelona star idolised Arsenal man as a youngster
Barcelona have had their fair share of legends over the years, but one current star has picked players from elsewhere when naming their heroes
‘Mo Salah can be the best Premier League player ever, and he’s just about better than me – I’m 61 years old now, and I’ve got a bad shoulder and a bad knee…’ Liverpool legend on comparisons to the Egyptian King
Former Reds star talks to FourFourTwo about Salah's status as a Premier League great
Donald Trump wanted Wayne Rooney to offer football lessons to his son, dubbed 'the new Peter Crouch'
Donald Trump has a football-obsessed son who has earned comparisons with Peter Crouch, through the help of Wayne Rooney
'I don’t know why the Ballon d'Or was cancelled. Maybe some years later I’ll understand what the reason was. For now, I don’t have the answer': Robert Lewandowski reflects on missing out on prestigious award in 2020
Robert Lewandowski still doesn't quite understand why he was denied the opportunity to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020
Donald Trump almost bought Rangers in 2012, but spared Ally McCoist after backing out of potential takeover
Donald Trump wanted to save Rangers when they were in a financial mess, but pulled out of a takeover after seeing just how bad things really were
Donald Trump played for Wolves as a goalkeeper? Why 1991 claim might not be strictly true...
Donald Trump is back as the US president, but a rumour he played in Wolves' youth team as a goalkeeper in the 1960s isn't based on too much evidence
'Let’s find Woody Allen and do the draw in black and white – or Robert De Niro': Donald Trump was only third choice to do the Rumbelows Cup draw in 1991/92
Donald Trump conducted the 1991/92 Rumbelows Cup, but organisers actually wanted two other names beforehand
‘I’ll never say never to managing my country, but I’m really happy now. As long as they’re not competing against the USA, I’ll always cheer on the Lionesses’: Emma Hayes on career future
Emma Hayes is currently in charge of the USWNT and has already had success
‘Ruben is no miracle-maker. This year will be complicated and fans need to be patient, but he’s a perfectionist. He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds’: Manchester United manager will need time to implement ideas, says Amorim's former player
Manchester United need to accept that this season might hurt with Ruben Amorim, but they'll reap the rewards later
'I was rooming with David Moyes and said to Moyesy, "Don’t open that door until I’m out of the bedroom". I remember running out and heading for safety': Ally McCoist recalls mischievous story from playing with Everton manager in Scotland's youth team
Ally McCoist and David Moyes came through the Scotland youth ranks together, naturally getting up to no good due to one players' mischief...
‘Amorim’s starting point is completely different to Arne Slot’s. How long will it take? F**king hell, god knows. He must be very convinced about himself’: Ex-Manchester United coach highlights how much time is needed to turn things around
Manchester United are under new management once again, with a former first team coach suggesting just how confident Ruben Amorim was to take the job
‘I spoke to the other Chelsea guys at the time – everyone thought we came to Saudi just for vacation, but we’re here to work for the club. There’s pressure’: Former Blues star discusses swapping the Premier League for Al Hilal
Chelsea lost three players to the Saudi Pro League in 2023, and the trio are attempting to improve the standards even more in the Middle East
