James Roberts
James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo. He has spent the past three years as a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers and started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away.
Latest articles by James Roberts

Sir Jim Ratcliffe targeting £10m summer cuts to Manchester United squad: report
By James Roberts published
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning a summer cost-cutting drive that will impact some of the club's star players

Why are EFL games kicking off one minute late this weekend?
By James Roberts published
Games across the Championship, League One and League Two will start one minute later than usual this weekend

How to watch Sheffield United vs Oxford United: Live streams, TV channels after Kalvin Phillips joins Blades on deadline day
By James Roberts published
Sheffield United hope to launch a late play-off push against struggling Oxford United following a high-profile deadline-day signing

Chelsea pulled off £300m transfer negotiation tactic AGAIN in January window's final hours
By James Roberts published
Chelsea pulled off a tried-and-tested transfer tactic on deadline day which has produced extraordinary results

Best soccer cleats for speed: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for speed will ensure quick players can burn past their opponents

Why Marc Guehi can't play in Manchester City's Carabao Cup semi-final vs Newcastle United
By James Roberts published
Marc Guehi will have to watch from the sidelines when Manchester City take on Newcastle United in tomorrow's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

Best football boots for speed: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best football boots for speed will ensure quick players can burn past their opponents

Drink it in! Guinness signs historic shirt deal with English club
By James Roberts published
Guinness has returned to UK football after signing a historic shirt deal with an English club

Staggering total cost for a family to see England win 2026 World Cup in North America revealed
By James Roberts published
One England fan has worked out how much it will cost to watch the Three Lions go all the way at the 2026 World Cup...and the sums are eye-watering

'His eyes have changed. You know when someone has that look, it’s over' Thierry Henry pinpoints key mentality switch that's turned Arsenal star into a 'winner'
By James Roberts published
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has pinpointed a key mentality switch in one Gunners star that has turned him into a 'winner'

Is Patrick Dorgu injured? Manchester United injury update after 'cramp' hopes shattered by new diagnosis
By James Roberts last updated
Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu was forced off with an injury after scoring in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League win at Arsenal

Manchester United academy star set for Premier League return after brief Marseille stint: report
By James Roberts published
One Manchester United academy product is in line to return to the Premier League following a spell on the continent

West Ham United are reinvesting Lucas Paqueta transfer fee immediately with ANOTHER double signing: report
By James Roberts published
West Ham United are wasting no time in reinvesting Lucas Paqueta's transfer fee as they look to secure Premier League survival

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino and 2026 World Cup
By James Roberts published
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has made a not-so-subtle dig at his successor and this summer's tournament in North America

Tottenham Hotspur planning summer move for controversial midfielder: report
By James Roberts published
Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a deal for a controversial midfielder but face competition from a Premier League rival

Manchester City closing in on deal for Barcelona wonderkid: report
By James Roberts published
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal for one of Barcelona's brightest prospects

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has made a bold statement - over something that Ruben Amorim never bothered with
By James Roberts published
Michael Carrick has already done something as Manchester United interim manager that supporters will love

Manchester United in talks with Barcelona midfielder: report
By James Roberts published
Manchester United are eyeing a move for a Barcelona midfielder but face competition from another Premier League club

Could Pep Guardiola resign THIS WEEK after new Manchester City low?
By James Roberts published
Pep Guardiola suffered one of the lowest points of his Manchester City reign last night: now, "Enzo Maresca will be in charge of the match against Wolves"…

How long did it take the Premier League's greatest managers to win five games in a row?
By James Roberts published
With one Manchester United fan refusing to cut his hair until Ruben Amorim's men win five games in a row, FourFourTwo looks at how long it took the greatest Premier League managers to tick off that particular milestone

PSG hit with enormous £52m legal penalty: report
By James Roberts published
PSG have been ordered to pay £52m by a French court following a long-running dispute with a former star

Manchester United star's brother aims dig at Ruben Amorim with controversial stunt
By James Roberts published
Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was not short on entertainment, but one of the biggest talking points had nothing to do with the action on the pitch

'Only one winner and it isn't him' Jamie Carragher's latest target warned over unexpected media outburst
By James Roberts published
Jamie Carragher didn't hold back when he spoke out on Mohamed Salah's row with Liverpool, and the Sky Sports pundit was similarly direct about the latest Premier League rift

'You've overdosed a gazillion times and you should be dead' EFL striker opens up on addiction battle
By James Roberts published
The veteran EFL forward has revealed how he developed an addiction to painkillers while recovering from injury

'If Liverpool won something and he didn't score, he would be disappointed...' Lost quotes from Jamie Carragher on Mohamed Salah
By James Roberts published
These exclusive quotes from Jamie Carragher on Mohamed Salah to FourFourTwo back in 2022 suggests there is more to his view of the Liverpool star than meets the eye
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