
Matthew Ketchell
Ketch joined FourFourTwo as Deputy Editor in 2022 having racked up appearances at Reach PLC as a Northern Football Editor and BBC Match of the Day magazine as their Digital Editor and Senior Writer. During that time he has interviewed the likes of Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero, Gareth Southgate and attended World Cup and Champions League finals. He co-hosts a '90s football podcast called ‘Searching For Shineys’, is a Newcastle United season ticket holder and has an expensive passion for collecting classic football shirts.
Latest articles by Matthew Ketchell

Best soccer shin guards: Make sure you are properly protected on the field
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
Buying guide We've ranked the very best soccer shin guards currently on the market - you can find our picks here in this comprehensive guide below

Best football shin pads: Make sure you are properly protected on the pitch
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
We've ranked the very best football shin pads currently on the market - gathering them all right here in our comprehensive guide

Best grip socks for football: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best grip socks for football will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the pitch are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions

Best grip socks for soccer: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best grip socks for soccer will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the field are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions

Best soccer cleats for strikers: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and more
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for strikers, as worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

Best soccer cleats for comfort: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for comfort will help keep those agonizing blisters away at all times

Best soccer cleats for artificial turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide If you're looking for the best soccer cleats for artificial turf, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide

Best soccer cleats for flat feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno and more
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for flat feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best soccer cleats for wide feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance and Puma
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best football boots for flat feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno and more
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
The best football boots for flat feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best football boots for astro turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide If you're looking for the best football boots for astro turf kickabouts, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide

Best football boots for midfielders: The latest ranges designed for middle of the pitch players from Nike, Adidas and New Balance
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best football boots for midfielders, as worn by the likes of Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Jude Bellingham

Best football boots for wide feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best football boots for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Most comfortable football boots: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
The most comfortable football boots will help keep those agonising blisters away at all times

England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw
By Mark White last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for their opponents next summer

‘Kai Havertz is actually, frustratingly enough, quite a nice guy. I had a drink with him’ Newcastle United and England defender Dan Burn reveals he met up with the Arsenal forward this summer
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Kai Havertz and Dan Burn have clashed heavily on at least three occasions, but this summer – over a pre-season drink – it was very amicable

LIVE Cyber Monday football boots Q&A: Ask our experts for tailored advice!
By Lolade Jinadu, Subomi Kushanu, Andrew Lockhart last updated
LIVE Q&A Not sure which studs to pick or looking for some football boot deals? You can ask our experts about anything football boot related all day

The Debate: Should the number of Championship play-offs spot be increased from four to six?
By Joe Mewis published
DEBATE It's FourFourTwo's latest big debate and we want to hear from you: give us your thoughts on whether expanding the Championship play-offs is a good thing or not

‘I met Leon Osman at a New York Jets practice. I’m not sure why he was there, but I went over to say, “What’s up?”’ NFL star Olu Fashanu on his love for football and a random Premier League run-in
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The New York Jets are in action at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday

My favourite goal was Rooney’s overhead kick in the 2011 Manchester derby. I went totally ballistic – I was going crazy with my dad!’ New York Jets star Olu Fashanu on his love for football and Wayne Rooney
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The New York Jets lineman will be playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month

The Debate: Will an independent regulator make a difference in football?
By Mark White published
It's FourFourTwo's big debate and want to hear from you: tell us your thoughts on the state of the game and whether an independent regulator means things will improve

Newcastle United sanction transfer of £100k-per-week star to local rivals: report
By Matthew Holt published
Newcastle doing business with one of their closest rivals?

Newcastle United season preview 2025/26: Can the Toon kick on to more glory, and will it be with or without Alexander Isak?
By Matthew Ketchell published
PREVIEW It's your Newcastle United season preview, as the Magpies look to build on their cup success with a title tilt and some Champions League knockout fun

SEASON PREVIEW ISSUE! 140 clubs rated, PLUS an exclusive Estevao interview, Jeff Winter, Myles Lewis-Skelly's mum, Cardiff in crisis, John Terry answers YOUR questions and MORE
By Mark White, Matthew Ketchell published
SEASON PREVIEW! Get your hands on the now legendary season preview issue – available in print from Thursday or on your device now!
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