Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

'It’s nothing against Arsenal, but I never wanted to go to England. Give me freezing showers as long as I can stay with my family': Real Madrid superstar reveals why he rejected Gunners move as a young player
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal failed to convince a future Real Madrid superstar to sign for them as a teenager

'I got reported to the police for making a rude hand gesture to Coventry City fans - I got a £17,000 fine': Arsenal legend reveals receiving severe punishment after Premier League game
By Ryan Dabbs published
One Arsenal legend was handed a hefty fine in 1997 after some 'rude' hand gestures made to Coventry fans

The LAFC 2025 away kit has been released, and it's simple yet utterly stunning
By Ryan Dabbs published
The LAFC 2025 away kit will see Olivier Giroud and his team-mates looking the part in MLS this upcoming season

Arsenal legend Ian Wright reveals Dennis Bergkamp was surprisingly named after Ballon d'Or winner
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal hero Dennis Bergkamp came close to winning the Ballon d'Or on two occasions, but he's actually named after a winner of the award

Liverpool star Luis Diaz would be 'delighted' to make summer move away from Anfield: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool could lose Luis Diaz to a side he 'dreams' of playing for

Why Liverpool manager Arne Slot wasn't ALLOWED to do post-match interview after Merseyside derby versus Everton
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool drew 2-2 in the last seconds of the game, and Arne Slot subsequently received a red card for his protestations

'Ange Postecoglou will not change. He's got to where he is playing this style of football, whether its in Australia, Japan, to Scotland at Celtic and now at Spurs, so why would he change it?' Tottenham manager backed by Australia and Premier League legend
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is sticking to his attacking tactical approach in games - which one former Premier League star believes is the right approach

Tottenham could receive seismic Qatari investment - but Daniel Levy will continue as chairman: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could continue at the club even if new owners take over

Saudi Pro League side reported to FIFA after FAILING to make 'promised' payment on two occasions
By Ryan Dabbs published
Saudi Pro League sides have splashed the cash in recent times - or have they...?

'Manchester City are at the stage where they need a new goalkeeper': Jamie Carragher offers scathing review of Ederson after Champions League blunder versus Real Madrid
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City have been told they need a new goalkeeper by Jamie Carragher

Controversial Champions League decision could see European competition head to the United States: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Champions League will have games played in the United States as the latest commerical rights deal is imminent

Bayern Munich BANNED from wearing home kit in Champions League as UEFA demand changes
By Ryan Dabbs published
Bayern Munich will need to be quick if they want to wear their home kit in this season's Champions League

'I can see the logic with Harry Kane joining Arsenal - he would be the perfect last piece in the jigsaw and suits them down to the ground': England captain touted for shock transfer to Tottenham's rivals
By Ryan Dabbs published
Harry Kane to Arsenal would transform the club's fortunes, but would the England captain want to betray Tottenham?

Ranked! The 27 greatest cup shocks in English football history
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The FA Cup and League Cup have thrown up some crazy shocks in their history, and FFT have decided to run through the best of them

Arsenal face losing William Saliba for free - and here's why
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal are at risk of waving goodbye to key player William Saliba on a free transfer

Manchester United star 'confused' with Ruben Amorim's tactics as positional change leads to loss of form
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United are inconsistent week-to-week, with Ruben Amorim criticised for confusing a key player

Carragher gains citizenship to play for shock European nation
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jamie Carragher and his son have both been granted citizenship to a European country

Was Liverpool manager Arne Slot too arrogant as he learns harsh English football lesson in FA Cup?
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk among a number of players unavailable to Arne Slot

‘This is the biggest moment in my career - but the biggest is yet to come’: Plymouth Argyle transformed under Miron Muslic after FA Cup victory over Liverpool
By Ryan Dabbs published
Plymouth Argyle manager Miron Muslic doesn't think he's acheived anything greater than beating Liverpool in the FA Cup

‘It was a mistake to become Manchester City boss – I should have taken six months off. It wasn’t a very nice club at the time, and I didn’t do a particularly good job’: Former Premier League manager reflects on making wrong career decision
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City have enjoyed great success in recent years, but one former manager regrets ever being the boss at the club

‘Klopp would have known him more and wanted to sign him over Salah. A lot of bosses can’t be persuaded by analysis, it’s to Jurgen’s credit that he was’: Liverpool nearly missed out on signing Mo Salah in 2017 as Jurgen Klopp preferred a different player
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool almost didn't move for Mo Salah in 2017, but they had to persuade Jurgen Klopp to conclude the deal

‘People say the 1990 FA Cup put Sir Alex Ferguson on the road to success, but beating Barcelona gave us the confidence to take on the best and go for league titles’: Manchester United legend pinpoints turning point under Scottish manager's tenure
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United won two trophies in two years under Sir Alex Ferguson, and former player Lee Sharpe highlights one was much more important...

‘If coming here has damaged my England chances, I can’t really change that. All I can do is play well. If I was to get back involved, then I’m ready for it’: Three Lions star targeting international return despite being frozen out of national team
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE England players are sometimes forgotten when they move away from the Premier League, but one star plying his trade abroad is targeting a return to the national team

‘To keep a clean sheet on debut at Old Trafford was special, but I was lucky that John Fashanu and Vinnie Jones didn’t play – they caused problems’: Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper reflects on facing Wimbledon's Crazy Gang aged just 18
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson threw an 18-year-old goalkeeper in at the deep end in 1990

‘I wish I’d got more caps, but I really enjoyed playing for England and won loads of money playing cards. Alan Shearer was like Father Christmas!’: Arsenal legend reflects on limited opportunties for national team, but fond memories away from the pitch
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal were one of the dominant sides in England at the turn of the millennium, but one player was often overlooked for the national side
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