
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

Euro 2024 fixtures and results – full schedule, dates and UK TV channels
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
FIXTURES These are the Euro 2024 fixtures and results, and what channel you can watch them on in the UK

Spain Euro 2024 squad: Luis de la Fuente's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Spain Euro 2024 squad has proven it's quality this tournament, with just one game remaining for them to solidify their ability on the continent

Netherlands Euro 2024 squad: Ronald Koeman's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Netherlands Euro 2024 squad are into the semi-finals of the tournament, despite finishing third in the group stages

Footballers who wore masks, a list Kylian Mbappe joined at Euro 2024
By Tom Hancock last updated
Mbappe broke his nose in France's Euro 2024-opening win over Austria, meaning he became football's latest masked man

Austria Euro 2024 squad: Ralf Rangnick's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Austria Euro 2024 squad topped a strong Group D, and are looking to go deep into the knockout stages

Slovenia Euro 2024 squad: Matjaz Kek's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Slovenia Euro 2024 squad are through to the knockout stages

Slovakia Euro 2024 squad: Francesco Calzona's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Slovakia Euro 2024 squad is competing in just their third major tournament in their history

Denmark Euro 2024 squad: Kasper Hjulmand's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Denmark Euro 2024 squad is through to the last 16 of the tournament

Serbia Euro 2024 squad: Dragan Stojkovic's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Serbia Euro 2024 squad got off to a disappointing start against England

Poland Euro 2024 squad: Michal Probierz's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Poland Euro 2024 squad has been finalised, as they prepare for the tournament in Germany this summer

‘I didn’t see the ball move, but I remember reading all that Uri Geller nonsense’ Alan Shearer wishes as many people remembered his Euro 96 goal vs Scotland as they did the ‘phenomenon’ behind Gary McAllister’s penalty miss
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza’s goal and McAllister’s moving ball overshadowed Alan Shearer’s goal vs Scotland in Euro 96, and he’s not happy about it!

Alan Shearer ‘My opening Euros goal was one of the most important I ever scored’
By Matthew Ketchell last updated
EXCLUSIVE He doubled his England goal tally in a single tournament, but going into Euro 96 the pressure on Alan Shearer could not have been higher

Euro 2024 predictions: Our football experts tell you what will happen this summer
By Mark White published
FourFourTwo's Euro 2024 predictions, including winners, losers, top goalscorers and scapegoats. Are you ready for it?

‘What the f*** have you stopped for!?’ Alan Shearer on one of the biggest sliding door moments in the history of English football
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Former England captain Alan Shearer admits he’s watched the Gazza-Germany Euro 96 chance back a million times

Alan Shearer breaks silence on the Paul Gascoigne Euro 96 aeroplane ‘slap’ that inadvertently galvanised Terry Venables’ England squad
By Matthew Ketchell published
Exclusive After 28 years Alan Shearer was asked about a prank that could have been a catalyst for England’s performances at Euro 96

Euro 2024 'Extra-Time' FourFourTwo's weekday tournament Newsletter
By Matthew Ketchell published
SIGN UP Euro 2024 news, quizzes, features, opinions, pictures and more straight to your inbox every evening!

Take our money! The Adidas Newcastle United 2024/25 home kit has dropped - and it's the shirt of the summer
By Mark White published
The Adidas Newcastle United 2024/25 home kit is out - and the whole collection is absolutely stunning

UEFA Euro 2024: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know
By Matthew Ketchell, Mark White, Ryan Dabbs last updated
Euro 2024 Join FourFourTwo's Euro 2024 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

‘That was never happening’ Harry Kane’s cheeky touchline request that made Gareth Southgate smile as England dispatched Bosnia in their penultimate Euro 2024 friendly
By Matthew Ketchell published
England’s 3-0 victory was secured without any injury scares, but Southgate has a job on his hands to keep everyone happy

Ranked! The 10 best Admiral football kits ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
We rank the iconic English manufacturer's finest threads to be rocked on the pitch

Alan Shearer on England’s Euro 2024 ‘X-Factor’ that will have ‘massive impact’ on their chances in Germany
By Matthew Ketchell published
England head to Germany with numerous world-class players in form, but Alan Shearer explains why one in particular could be the difference maker

Kieran Trippier's can-do attitude could be England's saviour at Euro 2024
By Steven Chicken published
The Newcastle United right-back may need to be redeployed for England this summer but is only too happy to pitch in

FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup could actually be brilliant next summer - but they’ve made one huge mistake
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION At the end of last year FIFA announced a major 32-team revamp of their club tournament and, of course, there are controversies

Incredible piece of football memorabilia, with an amazing backstory, set for auction and expected to fetch thousands
By Matthew Ketchell published
Newcastle United goalkeeper William Bradley’s 100-year-old FA Cup-winning medal and commemorative pocket watch will soon be available to buy

Bella Reay was a war-time football heroine with a ratio of 4.33 goals per game who could’ve inspired millions had politics not got in the way
By Matthew Ketchell published
With swathes of men conscripted during the First World War Women’s football underwent an unexpected boom, but sadly this success story turned into a tragic missed opportunity
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