James Roberts
James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
Latest articles by James Roberts

Where are Leicester's Premier League winners now?
By James Roberts Published
Leicester City mark 10 years since their incredible Premier League title next month, but what are the stars of that triumph doing now?

'We were top at Christmas, but beating Liverpool and Man City was when we truly believed we could win the title' Danny Simpson reveals turning point in Leicester City Premier League triumph
By James Roberts Published
Leicester City's Danny Simpson opens up on the moment everything changed in their incredible Premier League title-winning season

Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough: How to watch Sunday's Championship promotion clash
By James Roberts Published
The Tractor Boys host Boro in a crucial Championship promotion clash - here's how to watch Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad: How to watch the Copa del Rey final
By James Roberts Published
Diego Simeone's side face La Real in the Copa del Rey final - here's how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad.

What is the European Golden Shoe, how does it work and who are the contenders to win it?
By James Roberts Published
The race for this season's European Golden Shoe is hotting up, with some big names in contention

Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City: How to watch Friday night Championship clash
By James Roberts Published
The Sky Blues visit Ewood Park needing a point to seal promotion - here's how to watch Coventry City vs Blackburn Rovers.

Bournemouth close to agreeing deal for Andoni Iraola replacement: report
By James Roberts Published
Bournemouth are planning for life without Andoni Iraola and are reportedly closing in on his replacement

Is this football's stupidest idea ever? Bonkers Football League plan revisited in viral video
By James Roberts Published
The deeply unpopular idea almost killed TWO Football League clubs and has been revisited more than 40 years on

What is the most points a Premier League team has been relegated with?
By James Roberts Published
The Premier League relegation fight is hotting up and it looks like a high points total could be needed for survival

Leicester could mark 10-year anniversary of Premier League title in the worst possible way
By James Roberts Published
Leicester will mark 10 years since their incredible Premier League title win next month, but the celebrations could be dampened

Arsenal join race for Norwegian wonderkid
By James Roberts Published
Arsenal have stepped up their interest in the teenager but face competition from a Premier League rival

Will Enzo Fernandez play this weekend? Latest on Chelsea midfielder as Real Madrid transfer saga continues
By James Roberts Published
The Chelsea midfielder was dropped for the Blues' 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale

Is Martin Odegaard injured this weekend? Injury latest on Arsenal captain as Premier League leaders face Bournemouth
By James Roberts Published
Martin Odegaard gave Arsenal fans a scare when he was withdrawn against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League

New York's Penn Station closure, 27-mile train journeys and 450% price hikes: World Cup travel chaos and cost continues
By James Roberts Published
The 2026 World Cup is only two months away but fans are already bracing themselves for travel chaos and cost

Three EFL fairy tales set to be written this month - and none of them involve Wrexham
By James Roberts Published
The end of the EFL season is fast approaching and there are several feel-good stories to look out for in the coming weeks

Ballon d'Or 2026 power rankings: The latest front-runners to lift football's most prestigious individual prize
By George Nash Last updated
The Ballon d'Or 2026 power rankings are hotting up and there is a new favourite to win the award

Here are some of the incredible records Harry Kane has broken this season - with more milestones to follow
By James Roberts Last updated
Harry Kane has already sent records tumbling in 2025/26 and there could be plenty more to come

Newcastle United sell St James' Park as stadium uncertainty continues
By James Roberts Published
Newcastle United have sold their historic St James' Park home as speculation over the club's plans to build a new stadium continues

Five England players who face last chance to impress Thomas Tuchel tonight
By James Roberts Published
England face Japan at Wembley in their final friendly before Thomas Tuchel announces his 2026 World Cup squad

Northern Ireland manager's dual role sparks row in Championship relegation fight
By James Roberts Published
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is coming under fire from Championship clubs ahead of tonight's friendly with Wales

What were Roberto De Zerbi's first seven games at other clubs like?
By James Roberts Published
Roberto De Zerbi is set to be appointed Spurs manager with the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone

'Difficult to refuse' Chelsea star joins team-mate in casting doubt over Stamford Bridge future
By James Roberts Published
Chelsea are in a poor run of form and two of their stars have cast doubt over their futures at Stamford Bridge

How to get last-minute World Cup tickets as FIFA reveal new 'first-come, first-served' policy
By James Roberts Published
The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away - here's how you can get last-minute tickets
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