
Matthew Ketchell
A former goalkeeper, Ketch joined FourFourTwo as Deputy Editor in 2022 having worked across ChronicleLive, LeedsLive, Hull Daily Mail, YorkshireLive, Teesside Gazette and the Huddersfield Examiner as a Northern Football Editor. Prior to that he was the Senior Writer at BBC Match of the Day magazine. He has interviewed the likes of Harry Kane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gareth Southgate and attended two World Cup finals and two Champions League finals. He has been a Newcastle United season ticket holder since 2000 and has a deep knowledge on the history and culture of football shirts.
Latest articles by Matthew Ketchell

‘My Scouse accent wasn’t deliberate, but I didn’t step away from it either’ Jan Molby on the linguistic talents that matched his genius on a football pitch
By Matthew Ketchell Published
He played 281 times for Liverpool across 11 seasons and is remembered as much for his accent as his ability

‘I knew before the end of last season that I was coming back here – the deal was agreed regardless of what league the club was in’ Adam Lallana confirms his mind was made up about a Southampton return well in advance with the club’s promotion a bonus
By Matthew Ketchell Published
The midfielder is back where it all began, ten years after leaving St Mary’s for Anfield

‘I found it difficult, disappointment was my overriding emotion’ Lee Clark explains why he was one of the only Geordies who wasn’t celebrating Kevin Keegan’s arrival as Newcastle United manager in 1992
By Matthew Ketchell Published
East End lad Lee Clark grew up watching Kevin Keegan earn hero status as a player at St. James’ Park, so why wasn’t he excited to play under him?

'We could not believe it. We were shouting. We were screaming' Sky Super 6 winner Tom Kane describes the moment he won one million pounds on the free-to-play fixture prediction game
By Matthew Ketchell Published
We spoke to the football fan from Southampton who won seven figures after correctly predicting six Premier League scores

‘I started to go home and away when they had a very average team, I missed only six, seven games’ commentator Clive Tyldesley on the football team he ‘shouldn’t have' supported
By Matthew Ketchell Published
Former ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley tells FourFourTwo about the football club he grew up with

‘It’s something I wish had never happened, I realise you cannot bite the hand that feeds, and I understood the ramifications of what I did’ Lee Clark on the career regret that still haunts him
By Matthew Ketchell Published
EXCLUSIVE He has since issued a heartfelt apology, but of the three clubs Lee Clark played for, only two welcome him back with open arms

How are collectable football cards selling for £100k? FourFourTwo speak to experts and collectors about a new phenomenon gripping the industry
By Matthew Ketchell Published
Whether it’s Messi, Ronaldo or Yamal certain football trading cards are fetching incredible prices

Newcastle United squad for 2024/25: Eddie Howe's full team for the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup
By Matthew Ketchell Last updated
The Newcastle United squad for 2024/25 should perform a lot better - just as long as injuries don't affect them in the same way

I flew to Germany to see the future of football boots and it was… foamy
By Matthew Ketchell Published
German brand Puma is so proud of its efforts to innovate they showed us prototype football boots that won’t see a shop shelf until at least 2027!

Chelsea to sack Enzo Maresca and Jack Grealish to shine: FourFourTwo's 2024/25 predictions for the Premier League
By Mark White Published
The Premier League season is underway - but what will happen? We ask our team of experts to give their boldest predictions

Ripping up the template: How EFL clubs found the magic kit formula, sparked a football shirt revolution (and are reaping revenue)
By Matthew Ketchell Published
GEAR Kitlocker facilitate Umbro’s license for several football league clubs and has successfully disrupted the market to land record sales

The Newcastle United 2024/25 away kit has been released, and it looks just like their best shirt ever
By Ryan Dabbs Published
The Newcastle 2024/25 away kit is out, and it'll likely sell out within hours

Premier League kits 2024/25: Everything we know about this season's shirts
By Mark White Last updated
All Premier League kits 2024/25, home, away and third – and what we know about each, from rumours to reports

The birth of the replica football shirt, 50 years on
By Matthew Ketchell Last updated
LONG READ It's been half a century since a small Midlands firm went from manufacturing nuns’ knickers to selling the world’s first replica football kits, just in time for Christmas

Custard creams, bad acting and THAT question: a lost afternoon with former England manager Gareth Southgate
By Matthew Ketchell Published
LONG READ Turns out you can be nice, humble, genuine and reach the very top of English football, where sadly some of those qualities are often lacking

Get in! Amazon Prime Day just dropped an Oura ring deal – the smart ring Gareth Southgate and England players wear
By Matthew Ketchell Published
DEAL The latest smart accessory, worn by professional athletes and managers, has just been made available at a great price

I own over 100 football shirts and constantly recommend this device to fellow collectors AND it's almost 50 per cent discounted for Prime Day
By Matthew Ketchell Published
DEAL Football kits can be expensive and suffer wear and tear so this appliance is a household essential

Euro 2024 final LIVE: Spain win fourth European Championships with late 2-1 win over England
By Steven Chicken Last updated
England vs Spain are battling to be crowned champions of Europe in Berlin

Euro 2024 Golden Boot odds: The main contenders to watch
By Si Hawkins Last updated
A host of in-form strikers still have their sights on the Euro 2024 Golden Boot: odds are here and stars are analysed

Euro 2024 top scorers: The leaders for the Golden Boot
By Mark White Last updated
GOLDEN BOOT Who are the Euro 2024 top scorers? Here's everyone who's scored at the tournament so far

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

Why do England fans throw pints, and why it's Kieran Trippier’s fault
By Matthew Ketchell Published
The act of throwing a pint of beer into the air when the national team score is as English as fish and chips and the 3pm blackout, but why?
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