James Hilsum

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Brighton Hove Albion player Carlos Baleba after scoring for Brighton against Nottingham Forest
Brighton Hove Albion's latest 'great prospect’ has been hailed by countryman Sebastian Bassong

By James Hilsum Published

Brighton's 20-year-old has been used sparingly by Roberto De Zerbi, but Premier League stalwarts have taken note

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Kylian Mbappe #7 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal during the Trophy of Champions match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC at Parc des Princes on January 3, 2024 in Paris, France(Photo by Christian Liewig - Corbis/Getty Images)
‘A game changer’ – Jan Molby on impact Kylian Mbappe would have at Liverpool

By James Hilsum Published

Liverpool have been linked with Kylian Mbappe – now former Red, Jan Molby, has his say on what the move would do for the Premier League

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Emile Heskey waving prior to prior to the Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Leicester City
‘I’m thinking, what’s he talking about?’ Emile Heskey on the name he’ll always ‘inevitably’ get called

By Sean Cole Published

The former England striker looks back on a memorable childhood TV appearance alongside Rod Hull and Emu

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Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley feels his old club need to add more firepower in the winter window
‘That’s their big priority’: Alan Curbishley urges West Ham to sign a striker

By James Hilsum Published

Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley feels his old club need to add more firepower in the winter window

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'doesn't know his best front three,’ says Emile Heskey

By James Hilsum Published

Liverpool legend Heskey knows a thing or two about scoring at Anfield – now he has his say on Jurgen Klopp's current attacking options

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Mikael Silvestre of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and VfB Stuttgart on December 9, 2003 at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Manchester United won the match 2-0.
'I couldn't understand the fans!': Mikael Silvestre recalls his Manchester United debut

By Tom Hancock Published

FourFourTwo caught up with the ex-Man United defender to hear about some of the most important matches of his career

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Julian Dicks is applauded by the two teams before his Benefit match between West Ham United and Athletic Bilbao at Upton Park in London. \ Mandatory Credit: Jamie McDonald /Allsport
West Ham United legend Julian Dicks loves the club so much he drives back to the site of Upton Park to reflect every six months

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Dicks loves to reminisce on his West Ham United playing days by visiting Upton Park - despite the club not even playing there anymore

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Julian Dicks of West Ham in action during the FA Caling Premiership match against Leicester at Upton Park in London, England. West Ham won the game 3-2.
Julian Dicks says he wasn’t always a hothead – but can pinpoint the moment that changed as a 12-year-old

By Rich Laverty Published

Julian Dicks' temperament changed at the age of just 12, as he tells FourFourTwo

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Julian Dicks scores a penalty for Liverpool
‘I didn’t want to go to Liverpool’ Julian Dicks was reluctant to leave West Ham, but Graeme Souness convinced him to sign

By Tom Hancock Published

Dicks was only a Liverpool player for the 1993/94 season – not that he was exactly keen on a move to Anfield at all...

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Julian Dicks shares disgusting story with FourFourTwo involving John Moncur at West Ham

By Tom Hancock Published

The Hammers icon opens up to FFT about one of the more, er, unusual things that happened to him before a game

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Crazy Gang era player Nigel Winterburn
Pubs, fish and chips and British Bulldog injuries: Nigel Winterburn on being part of Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang

By Ed McCambridge Published

CRAZY GANG Former Wimbeldon man Winterburn recalls some of the antics that used to go on during the Crazy Gang era

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‘We were all drinking’: Nigel Winterburn on the ‘disbelief’ at Arsenal when Tony Adams drinking problems became public

By Ryan Dabbs Published

The Arsenal captain revealed his battle with alcoholism in the mid-90s, much to the shock of many of his team-mates

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Arsenal 1989 Liverpool Michael Thomas Anfield
The secret behind Arsenal’s injury time title win vs Liverpool at Anfield in 1989

By Ryan Dabbs Published

"George was calm and relaxed, as he always is," Nigel Winterburn tells FourFourTwo about the most dramatic game of his career

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Harry Maguire of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Brentford, England
"I would find a new challenge" – Mikael Silvestre encourages Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United

By James Hilsum Published

Former Manchester United defender Silvestre believes under fire Maguire should back himself to succeed elsewhere

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, wearing a protective face mask
"He could compete with Rashford" – Mikael Silvestre urges Manchester United to move for Victor Osimhen

By James Hilsum Published

Former Manchester United defender Silvestre believes his old club needs more firepower next season

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Rodrigo Moreno and his Leeds team-mates look dejected after conceding in their 3-1 loss at West Ham in May 2023.
"No point sulking about it" – Ian Harte says excuses must stop for Leeds to beat the drop

By James Hilsum Published

Leeds are on the brink of relegation following a disastrous season in the Premier League

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Granit Xhaka
"He's been a revelation" – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn heaps praise on Granit Xhaka as Premier League title hots up

By James Hilsum Published

Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Granit Xhaka deserves credit for turning things around at the Emirates

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with defender Oleksandr Zinchenko.
"People say they bottled it" – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn on the Gunners' unlikely title tilt this season

By James Hilsum Published

Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes injuries and dips in form came at the wrong time for Mikel Arteta's side

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Arsenal will win the title, believes former defender Lauren
'Arsenal are capable of coping with the pressure in times of adversity': Former Gunners defender Lauren confident in title win

By James Hilsum Published

Lauren believes Arsenal's tactical plan under Mikel Arteta will allow them to go all the way and claim the Premier League title

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Shaun Wright-Phillips Phil Foden England Manchester City
Shaun Wright-Phillips urges England to be more attacking so Phil Foden can shine

By James Hilsum Published

The former Manchester City winger believes Foden would flourish for his country if the tactical approach wasn't so defensive

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Bruce Grobbelaar Liverpool
Bruce Grobbelaar exclusive: "I peed on the Anfield goalposts to help Liverpool win the Premier League"

By Tom Hancock Published

INTERVIEW The goalkeeping great's wobbly legs inspired Liverpool to European Cup glory in 1984 – and, as he tells FFT, he's put his anatomy to good use again more recently...

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