Henry Winter

Henry Winter

Writer

Henry Winter is one of football's most popular and respected writers. Previously the Chief Football Writer for The Times and a Football Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, his work now primarily features on his Substack. He has also lauched his own podcast 'The Winter View'

Latest articles by Henry Winter

Gordon Strachan interview with Henry Winter: 'I never really enjoyed the World Cups'

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Coventry player and manager pays tribute to Mark Robins, recalls coming on with Frank Lampard as he made his debut and predicts Scotland will cruise their World Cup group

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Tony Adams
Arsenal legend Tony Adams opens up on his battle with alcohol: "When England were knocked out of Euro 96 I went on a 44-day booze bender and hit rock bottom... since then I've been sober and I'm proud that I've not p*ssed the bed for 30 years"

By Henry Winter Published

Interview Former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams opens up about his battle with alcohol during his playing days and subsequent 30 years of sobriety

Interview
“As a player I never had sleepless nights. As a manager, I do. I woke up one night and my heart-rate was 189. Had to go to hospital. Panic attack. It's unbelievable the stress" Henry Winter speaks to Robbie Savage about the toll of management

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE The Welsh midfielder unloads about mental health, insecurity, why he’s hated at Maccesfield, Birmingham and Leicester City, how Craig Bellamy kept his spirits up, finding a family at Forest Green and how management has affected his marriage

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Jack Harrison interview: New York to Florence, via Leeds and Liverpool, the winger speaks to Henry Winter about his well-stamped passport, Bielsa, NYC, and the future aged 29 and on loan at Fiorentina

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE The Englishman is enjoying his Italian exchange, despite missing the atmospheres and stadiums back home

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'He'd be FaceTiming family or friends telling them before games he was going to score a hat-trick. And he’d do it!' Former Manchester City coach Brian Barry-Murphy is harnessing years of honing talent to rebuild Cardiff City

By Henry Winter Published

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy worked with several of the Premier League's leading lights during their formative years

Coaches & Managers
James Garner Exclusive: born in the Wirral, educated at Manchester United, thriving at Everton

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE Henry Winter visited Finch Farm to meet a deep thinker compared to Michael Carrick, on target to become an Everton hero (provided he signs a new contract)

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'There's only two clubs that I’d feel completely comfortable walking in and saying ‘hello’ to everyone' Exclusive: Jack Wilshere speaks to Henry Winter about marathons, mistakes and managers he's worked with

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE Henry Winter sat down with former Arsenal man, Jack Wilshere, in his first in-depth interview since taking the Luton Town job

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'The specialist said, "Do you want to see your grandkids properly grow up?" He’s given me an opportunity to extend my life' Steve Evans speaks to Henry Winter about his incredible seven stone weight loss journey

By Henry Winter Published

INTERVIEW In March Evans lost his job at Rotherham but regained control of his life. Now he's ready for a return to management

INTERVIEW
Sam Surridge Exclusive: Henry Winter meets the English striker set to pip Lionel Messi to the MLS Golden Boot

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Bournemouth, Stoke and Nottingham Forest man stands on the verge of a heck of a story to tell the grandkids

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Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, looks on during a training session at St Georges Park on March 18, 2025 in Burton-upon-Trent, England Journalist and Media pundit, Henry Winter looks on from the press box during the international friendly match between England and Bosnia & Herzegovina at St James' Park on June 03, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
'Where’s the "one of our own" that’s remotely good enough? The FA needed to be pragmatic, not patriotic.' Writing exclusively for FourFourTwo Henry Winter reminds England fans why they have good reason to be smiling

By Henry Winter Published

EXCLUSIVE The acclaimed football writer has covered England for decades and hopes Thomas Tuchel’s fire-and-ice brand can build on Gareth Southgate’s legacy

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