
Leo Moynihan
Leo Moynihan has been a freelance football writer and author for over 20 years. As well as contributing to FourFourTwo for all of that time, his words have also appeared in The Times, the Sunday Telegraph, the Guardian, Esquire, FHM and the Radio Times. He has written a number of books on football, including ghost projects with the likes of David Beckham and Andrew Cole, while his last two books, The Three Kings and Thou Shall Not Pass have both been recognised by the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year awards.
Latest articles by Leo Moynihan

Meet the fan who followed Wimbledon from Selhurst Park to Milton Keynes in 2003 and has remained an MK Dons fan for 20 years
By Ryan Dabbs published
Many Wimbledon fans don't even recognise MK Dons in the modern game, though Matt Lazenby tells FourFourTwo why he continued his support for the club

Erling Haaland exclusive: "I've joined Manchester City to learn – and get even better"
By Mark White published
Man City striker Erling Haaland told FFT exclusively that he isn't in the Premier League to boost his goal tallies – he wants to become the undisputed best on Earth under Pep Guardiola

Erling Haaland exclusive: "There are a lot of Manchester United fans in Norway – I always had a go at them"
By Mark White published
Erling Haaland is already versed in the Manchester United rivalry – and tells FFT that he's been in the blue corner since his time in Norway

Erling Haaland exclusive: "I ran around the lounge with my top off when Aguero scored THAT goal"
By Leo Moynihan published
Manchester City's new superstar striker Erling Haaland recalls watching Aguero's iconic winner against QPR in 2011 as a child, with his father, back home in Norway

Erling Haaland exclusive: "Guardiola didn't have to sell Manchester City to me – he's special"
By Leo Moynihan published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester City's new weapon Erling Haaland talks to FFT following his big money move to the Premier League

Arsenal legend Paul Merson picks his greatest XI of team-mates – but snubs both Arsene Wenger and George Graham to manage them
By Leo Moynihan published
PERFECT XI Arsenal title winner Paul Merson played with some of the greatest in the game – and his Perfect XI is an embarrassment of riches

James Milner's Perfect XI: "Gerrard was the best all-round footballer I’ve ever played with"
By Leo Moynihan published
PERFECT XI Liverpool hero James Milner – formerly of Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City – picks a dream side of team-mates past and present. There’s no room for Mo, though

Per Mertesacker's Perfect XI: "Ballack told me I was world class. I've never felt so good!"
By Leo Moynihan published
PERFECT XI Former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker names a line-up of his greatest ever team-mates

'The '89 title was a JFK moment: everyone remembers where they were' – Paul Merson
By Leo Moynihan published
'Whether you supported Manchester United or Accrington Stanley, that night is etched into football folklore'

Mark Bright: 'We could have changed history – and got Alex Ferguson the sack'
By Leo Moynihan published
The former Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday striker on the ups and downs of his career, facing up to racism in his younger days and losing that iconic FA Cup final 32 years ago

The FA Cup's greatest upset: Hereford vs Newcastle, told by Ronnie Radford, John Motson and Malcolm Macdonald
By Leo Moynihan published
MAGIC OF THE CUP In February 1972, Ronnie Radford's rocket from the mud gave the FA Cup its biggest-ever giant-killing. Leo Moynihan caught up with Supermac, John Motson and one carefree copper to get the full story

England at Euro 96: The untold story of the summer football almost came home
By Leo Moynihan published
Shearer, Sheringham, Venables, Gascoigne, McManaman, Baddiel and more reminisce in Euro 96, the last time England enjoyed tournament success on home soil...

Ray Houghton on Italia 90: "Jack Charlton joked that we'd get to meet the Pope. Suddenly we're at the Vatican..."
By Leo Moynihan published
World Cup 1990 "Suits? Ireland didn't have suits!" In an interview from the FourFourTwo archive, Ray Houghton recalls how Jack Charlton and the Ireland squad prepared for a World Cup quarter-final

Britain's 12 most bonkers derbies: London brawls, noisy neighbours and needle
By Leo Moynihan published
Manchester United By now you'll have seen which derbies made our list of the 50 biggest (so they're not featured here). In Britain, you're only a street away from your nearest neighbours – but some are a lot bigger and noiser than others. Here, the maddest British derbies presented...

Full Members Cup: the anti-European Cup that nobody wanted
By Leo Moynihan published
Chelsea English football's domestic cup competitions are often considered second rate by some, but there's a reason nobody gets misty-eyed about the Zenith Data Systems Cup.

"Zidane would have to be my holding midfielder − I’d want Gazza bombing on": Ray Parlour names his Perfect XI
By Leo Moynihan published
Perfect XI Arsenal hero Ray Parlour names the best players he faced during a career 15-year career that saw the 'Romford Pele' win three Premier League titles and 10 England caps...

Steve McManaman: Suarez? Balotelli? Cavani? Give it a rest – we've got Sturridge
By Leo Moynihan published
England Leo Moynihan quizzes the former England and Real Madrid flier about his team for Saturday's opener against Italy...

Wayne Rooney: Coping with pressure games
By Leo Moynihan published
Manchester United Bricking it before the big match? Fear not, Wazza's been there too, so let him help out

Liverpool vs Chelsea: the birth of a very modern rivalry
By Leo Moynihan last updated
Chelsea As Liverpool and Chelsea prepare to face one another twice in four days, Leo Moynihan looks at the blossoming of a 21st-century grudge match...

The big interview: Luis Garcia – "At Liverpool, I worked with a sports psychologist... to block out Jamie Carragher’s voice!"
By Leo Moynihan last updated
The Big Interview Did his ghost goal really cross the line? What was a young Messi really like? And does he still enjoy a sangria now and then? Your questions answered in October 2017...

Jamie Carragher: If I become a manager I'm wearing a suit – you've got to, haven't you?
By Leo Moynihan published
The Big Interview The Liverpool legend answers your questions in our One-on-One career reflective...

You Ask The Questions: Gary McAllister – 'Vinnie Jones showed me around Leeds in a limo – and I was replacing him'
By Leo Moynihan last updated
Gary McAllister How mardy was Cantona? Which meant more: Leeds’ title or Liverpool’s cup treble? Has he sung his own chant? And did the ball really move before his Euro 96 penalty? Your questions answered…

Zola: I hope Liverpool win the Premier League title
By Leo Moynihan last updated
Gianfranco Zola Legendary Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola has revealed he hopes Liverpool, not the Blues, lift the Premier League title this season.
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