Ed McCambridge

Ed McCambridge

Staff Writer

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

Exclusive: Tony Gale explains why West Ham struggle with the 'smell' of the London Stadium

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Hammers moved to the London Stadium in 2016

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Exxclusive: Harry Redknapp evaluates Frank Lampard's task after Coventry's promotion

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Sky Blues are back in the Premier League for the first time since 2001

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The Football Rich List 2026 - The 50 wealthiest people in the game

By Ed McCambridge, Chris Evans Published

FFT counts down the 50 wealthiest people associated with the beautiful game – featuring the founder of MLS, a Kazakh in Wycombe and a winger in Thailand’s top tier…

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Sunderland went from Championship to Europa League football in the space of a year, but just how much can Regis Le Bris' men achieve in their second season? Sunderland 2026-27 season preview

By Ed McCambridge, Michael Potts Published

Sunderland shocked the world last season, now, Regis Le Bris' side have the opportunity to prove they're here to stay in the Premier League, not just survive

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Nottingham Forest were a semi-final away from what felt like Europa League glory last season, now, Oliver Glasner must stop an unravelling that seems to already be in effect - Nottingham Forest 2026-27 season preview

By Ed McCambridge, Lee Clarke Published

Nottingham Forest must bounce back from the relative failure that was their 2025-26 season

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Manchester City have failed to win the title in back-to-back seasons, can Enzo Maresca succeed where Pep Guardiola was starting to falter? Manchester City 2026-27 season preview

By Ed McCambridge, Lloyd Scragg Published

The Enzo Maresca era has arrived, and Manchester City's new boss has enormous shoes to fill

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"Whenever I said ‘Unbelievable Jeff!’ they’d have to all down their whole pints" Chris Kamara on his legendary catchphrase and how it became part of university drinking culture

By Ed McCambridge Published

Chris Kamara’s antics and bizarre turn of phrase helped make Soccer Saturday a cult hit when it first started

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'The fault of one man' – Mel Sterland believes Sheffield Wednesday finally have reason to dream again after years of struggle

By Ed McCambridge Published

Owls great Sterland is hoping to see Sheffield Wednesday bounce back to the Championship at the first time of asking

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Kevin Keegan: how Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle fell Head Over Heels In Love with King Kev

By Ed McCambridge Last updated

Fifty-five years ago, a 20-year-old Kevin Keegan made his Liverpool debut following an almighty leap from the Fourth Division. King Kev's incredible success extended far beyond the Kop, however, during a fascinating career of pop singles, punch-ups, bike crashes... and cracking perms

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Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time
Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time

By Mark White Last updated

RANKED! The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

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‘For me to be able to score in Stuttgart, and celebrate the same way my father did there, is the highlight of my career so far’ Mikel Merino on following in his father’s footsteps at Euro 2024

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Arsenal midfielder was able to emulate his father, 32 years on, when he scored in the Euro 2024 quarter-final

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‘Whenever I saw Ousmane Dembele play alongside Kylian Mbappe for PSG, I felt there was a slight inferiority complex – as if he played down his own ability in order to serve Kylian’ Frank Leboeuf on how Dembele stepped out of Mbappe’s shadow

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Dembele’s brilliance was recognised last year when he won the Ballon d’Or

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England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchel’s team make final preparations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start

By Mark White, Ed McCambridge, Matthew Ketchell, Steven Chicken, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee Published

Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad play their third group L game, with passage to the knockout stages all but confirmed

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England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchel’s team make final preperations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start

By Mark White, Ed McCambridge, Matthew Ketchell, Steven Chicken, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee Last updated

Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad play their third group L game, with passage to the knockout stages all but confirmed

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‘I’ve had Harry Redknapp, Big Sam and Alan Shearer reaching out to me’ Jermain Defoe on the A-list support he’s had since taking charge at Woking

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former Tottenham, West Ham and England striker Jermain Defoe is taking first steps in football management at the non-league club

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‘Our performance until that stage had clearly made Kylian Mbappe angry, and suddenly you saw this explosion’ Frank Leboeuf on France’s epic World Cup 2022 final defeat

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick was not enough in the 2022 World Cup final

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‘We were enjoying every minute of Euro 2024 up until the final, we began to feel the pressure – it was do or die’ Mikel Merino opens up on Spain’s run to the European Championship

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Arsenal midfielder came off the bench during Spain’s win over England

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‘From his first tournament, Kylian Mbappe’s talent was so clear. He had such a huge impact on the team that summer and was decisive in the final’ Olivier Giroud on Kylian Mbappe’s international emergence

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Real Madrid forward truly announced his arrival during France’s 2018 World Cup victory

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'He’s inspiring because he’s never afraid to do the rough stuff – the horrible work, despite all the talent he has' Ray Parlour waxes lyrical about Arsenal superstar

By Ed McCambridge Published

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has been hugely impressed by one Gunner playing at the 2026 World Cup

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‘Ronaldo and I clicked from the very first touch of the ball. I don’t want to compare him against Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but Il Fenomeno was the best’ Youri Djorkaeff’s verdict on three modern-day legends

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former France midfielder played with the Brazilian Ronaldo at Inter

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‘We’ve seen with other France captains in the past that wearing the armband brought out the best in them. Kylian Mbappe understands that he has to do the same’ Frank Leboeuf on Mbappe’s leadership qualities

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The French skipper is preparing to play in his third World Cup finals

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‘I can name the whole Spain squad from the 2010 World Cup – they inspired us’ Mikel Merino on following in the footsteps of Spain’s Golden Age stars

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Arsenal midfielder is looking back to Spain’s Tiki-taka stars for his World Cup inspiration this summer

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‘The offensive talent France possesses is special. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele can both lead the team this summer’ Olivier Giroud on France’s World Cup firepower

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE France will again head to the World Cup with a star-packed squad

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‘The closest England striker compared to me, in terms of style? I’d have to pick out Alan Shearer’ Sir Geoff Hurst compares himself to the Three Lions greats that succeeded him at later World Cups

By Ed McCambridge Published

On the day of the 2026 World Cup, Three Lions icon Hurst on the great No.9s that came after him – and why he never accepts free pints from strangers

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‘Everton have a full season at the new stadium behind them now – they don’t have any excuses next season’ Peter Reid wants to see Everton kick on next term

By Ed McCambridge Published

Toffees legend Reid is desperate to see his former club lift some silverware after more than 30 years without a title

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