
Ed McCambridge
Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.
Latest articles by Ed McCambridge

‘Tottenham need to be more ruthless with their players – you can’t keep blaming managers’ Chris Waddle on how Spurs can become a top side again
By Ed McCambridge published
Chris Waddle believes fundamental changes are required at his former club Tottenham Hotspur

‘Do you pick on form or experience? The Golden Generation always seemed to be selected on their experience and that didn’t work out’ Micah Richards on Thomas Tuchel’s big challenge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE England managers have always to choose between form and reputation

‘I am one of many players who will regret not winning something’ Gareth Barry looks back on an England career of frustration
By Ed McCambridge published
Gareth Barry earned over 50 Three Lions caps and was selected for major tournaments, but feels he and his team-mates could have achieved more

‘Spurs are always shopping just below the top level’ Harry Redknapp on how Tottenham Hotspur and Roberto de Zerbi can avoid another horror season next term
By Ed McCambridge published
The former Spurs gaffer believes Spurs will stay up this season, but feels a wholesale change to operations is needed this summer

‘That game changed my whole legacy in Milan’ Olivier Giroud recalls the derby which made him a hero to AC Milan fans
By Ed McCambridge published
Olivier Giroud’s on his stunning performance as Milan defeated neighbours Inter in a must-win Serie A clash in 2022

‘We’re not talking about Wembley here’ Joe Cole recalls his match-winning turn as a Sunday League star
By Ed McCambridge published
Joe Cole won three Premier League titles, but has now been helping a lowly Sunday League side reverse their slump

‘I didn’t celebrate the goal too much out of respect, but it was an incredible feeling’ Olivier Giroud recalls sinking former club Arsenal with Chelsea in the 2019 Europa League Final
By Ed McCambridge published
Giroud swapped Arsenal for Chelsea in January 2018, only to face his former side in a European final at the end of his first full season

‘I was touched by God's grace that day’ Olivier Giroud recalls his stunning ‘scorpion kick’ goal against Crystal Palace in 2019
By Ed McCambridge published
The Frenchman scored one of the all-time great Premier League goals in an unforgettable 2-0 victory over the Eagles

‘If we played that game 10 times, we’d win it nine’ Olivier Giroud recalls the most painful defeat of his entire career, and why it made him the player he became
By Ed McCambridge published
Giroud won the greatest prize in football at the 2018 World Cup, but it might not have been possible without his lowest ebb two years earlier

‘I have never seen greater passion’ Olivier Giroud compares the North London Derby with the Derby della Madonnina
By Ed McCambridge published
In an exclusive chat with FourFourTwo, Arsenal and AC Milan hero Olivier Giroud recalls his greatest moments from two iconic derbies

Ranked! The 10 best German players ever
By Ed McCambridge last updated
These are the greatest players ever from Germany, the land of beers, bratwursts and brilliant penalty takers.

‘He’s like Casemiro but with fresher, stronger legs’ Gary Pallister on who Manchester United need to sign this summer
By Ed McCambridge published
Legendary Manchester United defender Gary Pallister would love to see his former club make some much-needed upgrades this summer

England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad for frustrating March internationals
By Mark White last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for North America

Former Chelsea man explains how Moises Caicedo justifies his £115m price tag
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
Moises Caicedo’s move from Brighton to Chelsea was a British record at the time

‘He’s getting close to the realms of Maradona’ Gary McAllister on the genius of Scott McTominay, and why Manchester United were daft to let him go
By Ed McCambridge published
Premier League and Scotland legend McAllister believes the Tartan Army talisman could be key to World Cup hopes this summer

‘Lawrence Shankland’s position is probably most up for grabs’ Scotland legend Kenny Miller on the youngsters vying for a place in Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad
By Ed McCambridge published
Former striker Miller runs the rule over Clarke’s forward line ahead of the 2026 World Cup

‘Liverpool must build their future around him’ former Premier League star Frank Lebouef believes the Reds’ future success depends on countryman’s stellar performances
By Ed McCambridge last updated
World Cup winner Lebouef believes Liverpool need to go in a new direction next season

‘Pep can stop Rayan Cherki turning into another Hatem Ben Arfa’ Frank Lebouef on why Cherki is the ultimate street footballer
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Premier League star Lebeouf believes Cherki is almost unparalleled in terms of raw skill

'The fans would respond to him - he deserves an opportunity like this' Bobby Zamora backs former Tottenham Hotspur team-mate to land permanent job this summer
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Spurs striker Bobby Zamora is calling for Tottenham to back a legendary player as their next permanent appointment when Igor Tudor’s caretaker spell ends

'Rosenior was great with the younger players, especially Liam Delap'
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Liam Rosenior’s first permanent management role came at Hull City in 2022

‘The level of scrutiny and criticism will be the main difference for Liam at Chelsea. This is the big league and everyone is watching’ David Prutton on Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea biggest challenge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The new Chelsea boss worked as a pundit before beginning his managerial career

‘I remember him reading a lot and watching videos of old matches’ Curtis Davies on working behind the scenes with Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior
By Chris Nee published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior was destined to move into management according to a former teammate who knows him well

‘He was so strong – I was like “Oh my god!”’ Kleberson recalls his shock at how pumped-up Manchester United’s squad was after joining in 2003
By Ed McCambridge published
Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson signed for Manchester United from Athletico Paranaense after winning the World Cup a year earlier

‘I didn’t understand what Roy Keane was shouting at me, so I just told him about winning the 2002 World Cup in Portuguese – he looked so confused!’ Kleberson on the language barrier that kept Keane and Fergie hairdryers at bay at Manchester United
By Ed McCambridge published
Kleberson signed for Manchester United in 2003, without speaking a lick of English

‘You don’t see too many situations like Liam Rosenior’s – to go from a mid-table team in France to a team like Chelsea’ Guy Poyet on how Chelsea’s new gaffer can win round Stamford Bridge critics
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet thinks Chelsea’s medical team could have a massive impact on whether Rosenior is successful in the Premier League
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