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

'Mourinho told me "Don’t train, you’ll be playing but I’m going to name a different team"... he had me believing that I wasn’t playing until he named the team so he did me a kipper as well!' Damien Duff on Jose Mourinho's Chelsea vs Barcelona double bluff
By James Roberts published
As the old rivals prepare to do battle again tonight, FourFourTwo looks back on an iconic tie between Chelsea and Barcelona 20 years ago

Meet the non-league striker who is outscoring Erling Haaland and Harry Kane
By James Roberts published
Very few players can claim to be as prolific as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, but one non-league striker is outscoring both of them

The 'Group of Death': What's the worst-possible World Cup draw for England and Scotland?
By James Roberts published
With 42 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, we have a better idea of England and Scotland's potential group-stage opponents

FourFourTwo's half-term report: Which teams have surprised us so far this season?
By James Roberts published
FourFourTwo looked back at our 2025/26 season predictions to see which teams are exceeding expectations so far... and who's falling short

Liverpool launch complaint over controversial Manchester City decision
By James Roberts published
Liverpool were left furious after Virgil van Dijk's header was ruled out at the Etihad

There and back in a day: a hidden gem away trip to mainland Europe for less than €100
By James Roberts published
FourFourTwo embarked on a great-value European away day where you can watch top-division football in a Bundesliga atmosphere at non-League prices

Sir Gareth Southgate hints at Celebrity Traitors casting, while discussing 'enormous scars' of England job
By James Roberts published
Gareth Southgate has opened up on the impact of being England manager - and hinted at a future role on a hit TV show

'Extraordinary bravery' Nottingham Forest donate £10k to hero fan in Huntingdon train knife attack
By James Roberts published
Nottingham Forest have donated £10k to a fan who faced down the knifeman during the terrifying attack

Manchester United takeover process outlined, with Glazer brother statement
By James Roberts published
One of the Glazer brothers has outlined his stance on a potential takeover at Manchester United

Arsenal broke another record this week - and it DIDN'T involve Max Dowman
By James Roberts published
Arsenal's teenage sensation Max Dowman was the star attraction against Brighton but there was another reason why it was a milestone night for the club

Here are some of the incredible records Harry Kane could break this season
By James Roberts published
Harry Kane has already sent records tumbling in 2025-26 and there could be plenty more to come

When will Chelsea's Cole Palmer return from injury? Premier League injury update
By James Roberts published
The Chelsea star has been out since September with a groin injury, but how close is he to making his return for Enzo Maresca's side?

How David Beckham will help England's bid for World Cup glory
By James Roberts published
David Beckham could help England steal a march on their rivals ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America

Last-minute tickets! 5 big games you can watch this weekend with these amazing ticket deals - including Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City
By James Roberts published
Here's how you can get last-minute tickets to watch Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and other top Premier League clubs this weekend

What will happen to the Championship table if Sheffield Wednesday are expelled by EFL?
By James Roberts published
Sheffield Wednesday's crisis has reached a new low and it could have repercussions across the Championship

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's five-word claim spells bad news for James Trafford
By James Roberts published
Gianluigi Donnarumma's move to Manchester City pushed James Trafford down the pecking order and there is now more bad news for the England goalkeeper

Liverpool and Chelsea battling for Brazilian wonderkid and son of ex-Premier League star: report
By James Roberts published
Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing the teenager, who is the son of a former Premier League star

Real Madrid target €150m-rated PSG wonderkid: report
By James Roberts published
Real Madrid have set their sights on a rising star who is viewed as one of the best young players in the world

'Better than Rice' Paul Scholes reveals Premier League midfielder he'd pick over Arsenal man
By James Roberts published
The Manchester United legend revealed his surprise pick for the best midfielder in the Premier League

'Slow down’ Jamie Carragher denies anti-Arsenal media narrative
By James Roberts published
The Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit was accused of hypocrisy by Arsenal fans after his comments last weekend

How Ruben Amorim's team meeting with Manchester United strikers could have saved Old Trafford job
By James Roberts published
The Manchester United manager has faced criticism over his tactics, but this 'clever' tweak could spark an upturn in form
'I don’t see a reason why they can’t achieve what Crystal Palace did last year' Pat Nevin claims Everton can qualify for Europe with Jack Grealish
By James Roberts published
The former Everton star explains why Jack Grealish has helped 'transform' the Toffees under David Moyes

Arsenal star confirms exit plans with move to 'dream' club
By James Roberts published
Arsenal are set to lose one of their biggest leaders, with a move confirmed by the man himself

'I think it's still very early, but a lot of people would've changed their opinion already: anyone going there will find things tough' Alan Shearer's surprise assessment of Newcastle United's arch-rivals Sunderland
By James Roberts published
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why arch-rivals Sunderland have 'sent a message' to the Premier League following their return to the top flight
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