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

Sean Dyche
‘There’s a reason why players buy into what Sean Dyche wants – not just starters, the squad. There’s an art to that. His man-management is incredible’: Ex-Burnley star reveals how English manager gets everyone pulling in same direction

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Sean Dyche has had his management secrets revealed by one of his former Burnley players

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The press conference for new Middlesbrough signing striker Jan Aage Fjortoft, 23rd March 1995. (Photo by Stephen Elliott/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
'I was stood in the shower with shampoo in my eyes when the secretary came into the dressing room and shouted, "We’ve agreed to sell you"': Ex-Premier League striker recalls finding out about key transfer

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE One former Premier League star found out he was moving to the top flight while in the showers...

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Mark Wright (right) and John Barnes with fellow Liverpool team mates on the pitch at Wembley before the start of the 1996 FA Cup final against Manchester United 11th May 1996. (Photo by Eddie Barford/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
'The ’90s is when football changed – overnight, we went from people who play football to superstars. I didn’t like being called the Spice Boys, though': Ex-Liverpool star reflects on major cultural shift in the sport

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool were at the forefront of the cultural shift in football in the 1990s

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Tottenham are in a rut under Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou lined up for shock Premier League job if he is sacked this summer: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham could be facing an Ange Postecoglou side in the Premier League next season

Manchester City's Spanish coach Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti hug each other at the end of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off football match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 19, 2025. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester City star becomes Real Madrid's No.1 transfer target as Vinicius Jr rejects contract offer: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester City could lose one of their key players to Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr stalls on extension

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Cole Palmer of Chelsea looks on after a missed chance on goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
'Chelsea's goal is to make money out of the players that they’ve bought - Cole Palmer, who was bought for £40m, could be sold for £120m in the summer': Ex-Blues star claims hierarchy aren't interested in winning trophies

By Ryan Dabbs Published

The Chelsea owners have been accused of only caring about making profit, rather than winning trophies

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates scoring the opening goal by removing his shirt during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at The King Power Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
'It just felt like relief. It felt like a, "Have some of this,’ a ‘F*ck ff" – all those emotions' Ian Wright dissects Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal celebration vs Leicester

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated his winning strike by ripping his shirt off at the King Power Stadium

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked at the end of the season
Tottenham to open talks with Bundesliga manager as they seek Ange Postecoglou successor: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked at the end of the season

SANTOS, BRAZIL - APRIL 16: Neymar of Santos looks on before a Brasileirao 2025 match between Santos and Atletico Mineiro at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on April 16, 2025 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Abner Dourado/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
'There is no benefit to Neymar’s injury. We really need to analyse and calculate the project, the continuity, the gains and the benefits of Neymar staying': Santos president speaks out on Brazilian superstar's fitness troubles

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Neymar will miss even football through injury, and the Santos club president isn't too happy...

Player
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot looks on during the Premier League match against West Ham at Anfield, April 2025.
Liverpool considering €60m move for Everton flop: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Liverpool could be ready to spend big on a star player who struggled at Everton

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michelle Mercer/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Newcastle want problematic Arsenal flop who had 'general conduct' issues under Mikel Arteta: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Newcastle might be about to take a risk in the transfer market as they target an Arsenal reject

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reacts at full-time of the Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on 9 March, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim 'admires' Bournemouth star and could make stunning summer move: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United could be eyeing up a shock summer deal for a top Bournemouth star

Coaches & Managers
Bryan Robson holds up a scarf as he is unveiled as player-manager of Middlesbrough, May 1994
'Bryan Robson had me at "hello". His stature really appealed to me. I wanted to be a part of where the club was going. It was a great journey to be involved in': How the Manchester United legend managed to convince players to sign for Middlesbrough

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Bryan Robson immediately managed to sign high-profile players when becoming Middlesbrough manager in 1994

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‘There was a time when it was said Xavi and I were incompatible – we proved the opposite. Our connection grew organically, without forcing anything’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta recalls early criticism when playing alongside team-mate

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Xavi formed arguably the best midfield ever, but people were doubtful at the start...

'Chelsea still had a great team after AVB left. I said, "This is the last chance many of you will get to win the Champions League – seize this opportunity"': Roberto Di Matteo reveals what he said to Blues squad when becoming interim manager in 2012

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Chelsea were motivated from the second Roberto Di Matteo became interim manager, which ultimately yielded success in the Champions League

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Steven Gerrard
‘I thought if I couldn’t become a better player under somebody like Steven Gerrard, I might as well chuck it in. I picked his brains whenever I could’: Ex-Rangers midfielder reveals what it was like playing for Liverpool legend at Ibrox

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Steven Gerrard helped develop the Rangers squad as players were eager to learn from him

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'Cristiano Ronaldo asked me to play at his 35th birthday party, which would have been amazing – it was going to be in Italy, when he was at Juventus. Then COVID happened. I was pretty gutted': BRIT Awards nominee reveals Portuguese superstar's request

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo made a special request for a BRIT Awards nominee to play at his 35th birthday party

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Divock Origi
‘A game like beating Barcelona 4-0 might not happen again, so it lasts forever. It’s one of the greatest comebacks in history – the fans believed in us for every second’: Liverpool cult hero recalls historic 2019 Champions League win

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool beat Barcelona against all odds in 2019 to reach the Champions League final

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DUBLIN, EIRE - FEBRUARY 18: Clinton Morrison of Ireland watches as Gilberto Silva of Brazil is stretchered off injured during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Brazil at Lansdowne Road on February 18, 2004 in Dublin, Eire. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Al-Nassr against Al-Raed in August 2024.
This is how much Cristiano Ronaldo will earn with new Al Nassr contract: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to commit his future to Al Nassr, with his wage now revealed

Enzo Maresca wants to improve his attack and could look to weaken a fellow top-four rival
Chelsea preparing for blockbuster summer transfer: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea could find themselves embroiled in a high-profile summer transfer saga

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 Quarter-final second leg match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club at Chase Stadium on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to play together for the first time ever as masterplan is revealed

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally play on the same team in a groundbreaking match

Player
Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard have enjoyed a close-knit relationship at Arsenal
Arsenal to bring Bayern Munich star back to the Premier League: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal are looking to upgrade their squad in their hunt for the Premier League title next term

London, United Kingdom - April 8: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
'By the time we were back in the bus in London we were all believing that we could come back in the tie. The most word used in the dressing room in the last days is "Remontada"': Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham reveals confidence ahead of Arsenal clash

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Real Madrid will need to beat Arsenal by three goals to simply stay in the Champions League on Wednesday night

Competition
Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 28, 2024 in London, England.
Tottenham to make ambitious move in record-breaking transfer that will usurp Dominic Solanke: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham are looking to break the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke last term

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