Ryan Dabbs

Ryan Dabbs

Staff writer

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

Harry Maguire is Gareth Southgate's first pick for England at centre-back

WATCH: Why Harry Maguire always starts for England despite lack of Manchester United minutes

By Ryan Dabbs published

While Maguire has rarely featured for his club this season, Gareth Southgate continues to trust him at centre-back for the national team

Rangers assistant manager headbutts Celtic manager

Rangers coach HEADBUTTS Celtic women's manager after conceding last-minute equaliser

By Ryan Dabbs published

A 99th-minute goal from Celtic sparked unsavoury scenes after the game from one of the Rangers coaching staff

Best centre-backs in the world

Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world

By Ryan Dabbs published

Lists Find out which stoppers come up trumps in our run-down of the greatest central defenders on the planet

Lists
Bernd Schuster Germany international

German legend Bernd Schuster reveals why he retired from international football aged just 24

By Ryan Dabbs published

Despite lifting the Euros in 1980, Schuster admits he regrets his decision because he could have been a part of the 1990 World Cup-winning squad

John Barnes

John Barnes explains how a taxi driver gave him his break in football

By Ryan Dabbs published

English football might never have enjoyed the career of John Barnes had it not been for a taxi driver spotting him as a 17-year-old

Yohan Cabaye celebrates scoring for Newcastle United

Yohan Cabaye lifts the lid on his failed move to Arsenal in 2013, the reasons he went on strike at Newcastle and Alan Pardew's FA Cup final dancing

By Ryan Dabbs published

Cabaye explains why he was upset with Newcastle for not even entering into discussions with Arsenal, leading to him refusing to play

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Sergio Aguero DOESN'T believe Erling Haaland is the key to Champions League success for Manchester City

By Ryan Dabbs published

The former City striker points towards the rest of the team being more important for European glory

Mason Greenwood, Manchester United

Manchester United reject offers for Mason Greenwood as internal investigation continues

By Ryan Dabbs published

Turkish sides reportedly tried signing Greenwood from Manchester United, but the club wasn't willing to negotiate

Erik ten Hag greets Graham Potter

Manchester United and Chelsea both had January bids rejected for World Cup star, player's brother confirms

By Ryan Dabbs published

Barcelona were also interested in acquiring the same player, but the selling club weren't willing to enter negotiations

England midfielder Jude Bellingham applauds fans after his side's World Cup defeat to France in Qatar.

WATCH: Jude Bellingham is the complete midfielder, playing three positions at the same time

By Ryan Dabbs published

Bellingham has shone for both England and Borussia Dortmund, and it's little wonder when exploring his abilities all over the pitch

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during the FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Who will Manchester City sign this summer? Every player they've been linked with ahead of the transfer window

By Ryan Dabbs published

ROUND UP Check out the transfer rumours of all the players who could move to the Etihad Stadium ahead of next season

ROUND UP
Nathan Redmond defends Dele Alli at Besiktas

Nathan Redmond says Besiktas team-mate Dele Alli has 'been under a lot more scrutiny than others' in recent years

By Ryan Dabbs published

Alli has faced criticism from his Besiktas manager, but Redmond has defended his friend during conversation with FourFourTwo

Every Women's World Cup 2023 kit

Women's World Cup 2023 kits: Every home and away kit for every nation so far

By Ryan Dabbs published

The Women's World Cup 2023 kits are in the process of being released – here are all the teams and their shirts so far

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte looks dejected during his side's 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa.

WATCH: Here's why Antonio Conte's spell at Tottenham has gone so spectacularly wrong

By Ryan Dabbs published

VIDEO FourFourTwo's YouTube channel analyses where it's all gone wrong for the Italian - and why he might actually be right

VIDEO
Premier League trophy

Ranked! Every Premier League champion by their winning points margin

By Greg Lea, Ryan Dabbs last updated

BIG WINNERS Sorting out the most convincing Premier League title wins to the closest, FourFourTwo uncovers which team amassed the most points over their closest rivals

BIG WINNERS
Exeter City finish first in the Fan Engagement Index

Exeter better than Arsenal? All 92 league clubs ranked by fan engagement

By Ryan Dabbs published

BIG LIST The Fan Engagement Index for the 2021/22 season has Exeter City topping all other 91 clubs in the EFL and Premier League

BIG LIST
Chelsea Ray Wilkins banner changed to Roy in Ted Lasso

Chelsea owner apologises for 'disrespectful' editing of Ray Wilkins' banner in Ted Lasso

By Ryan Dabbs published

Todd Boehly's apology comes after Wilkins' banner at Stamford Bridge was changed from "Ray" to "Roy"

The Netherlands send players home Euro 2024 qualifying

Netherlands send five players home after virus outbreak ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying match against France

By Ryan Dabbs published

The Dutch FA have sent five players home from the Netherlands squad due to contracting infections at the team's training camp

Julian Nagelsmann Bayern Munich manager

Ranked! The seven best managers in the world under 40

By Ryan Dabbs published

Introducing the finest fledging Fergies, mini-Mourinhos and kindergarten Guardiolas

Jude Bellingham

Liverpool questioned by former player over pursuit of Jude Bellingham: 'Should they really be signing him for £100m or more?'

By Ryan Dabbs published

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique suggests the club would be better off spending the money on a range of positions

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag makes notes during his side's 7-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League in March 2023.

Manchester United 'step up' interest in signing of highly-rated French centre-back: report

By Ryan Dabbs published

With Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof reportedly looking at the exit door, Manchester United have identified the perfect replacement

Soccer AM's Max Rushden and Helen Chamberlain

Soccer AM staff left 'raging' after Sky Sports reportedly decide to scrap fan favourite programme

By Ryan Dabbs published

After nearly 30 years of running, the much-loved TV show has just 10 episodes remaining before it comes to an end

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, wearing a protective face mask

Napoli place eye-watering price tag on Victor Osimhen ahead of summer transfer window: report

By Ryan Dabbs published

Manchester United and Chelsea will have to break the bank if they are to stand a chance of buying one of the most in-form strikers in the world

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Manchester United

Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he doesn't want to pay a 'stupid price' for the club

By Ryan Dabbs published

The Ineos founder has ambitions to help Manchester United win more trophies, should his bid be successful

Burna Boy Ronaldinho

'Ronaldinho came straight up to me and I was in shock': Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy reveals favourite football memories

By Ryan Dabbs published

Burna Boy is also set to perform the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi, an opportunity he is relishing

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