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

Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea coaches from the sidelines during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Wrexham at Levi's Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea to replace player Enzo Maresca is 'in love with' as they target European superstar: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea are willing to lose a favoured player in order to upgrade their squad further

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Chelsea 2025/26 home kit from Footy Headlines
Chelsea home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far

By Ryan Dabbs Last updated

Here's everything we know about the Chelsea home kit for 2025/26 season

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Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
Liverpool make shock Alexis Mac Allister exit plan: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Liverpool are preparing for the summer transfer window, which might include losing Alexis Mac Allister

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 linked with signing Ederson - right from under noses of Manchester City: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United are looking to bring in more quality for next season

Transfer
WIGAN, ENGLAND - MAY 8: David Whelan, chairman of Wigan Athletic (L), celebrates with manager Paul Jewell, after they went up to the Premiership during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Wigan Athletic and Reading at the JJB Stadium on May 8, 2005 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
‘It’s a cliché, but it really was like telepathy between us. He was intelligent, he was a lethal finisher, and we knew where the other one would be all the time': Championship cult hero highlights relationship with lethal strike partner

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Championship strike partners might be a thing of the past, but 20 years ago one duo hit it off prolifically

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Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) scores a goal. (Photo by liewig christian/Corbis via Getty Images)
‘The second leg at Chelsea will stay with me forever. Luckily, the ball went to the one spot where Petr Cech couldn’t reach it, which was almost miraculous’: Barcelona legend explains 2009 Champions League stunner at Stamford Bridge

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Barcelona shattered Chelsea hearts in the 2009 Champions League semi-final

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Manchester United against Newcastle in January 2008.
‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Jamie Carragher looks on at the end of the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
‘Jamie Carragher called Talksport after I said he was a bottler. It made great radio, but also helped me to see things more from the perspective of the players’: Broadcaster Adrian Durham recalls iconic phone-in from Liverpool legend

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Jamie Carragher and Adrian Durham came to blows on Talksport in 2007

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Chelsea's players celebrate with trophy after their 2-0 victory over Middlesborough in the FA Cup final. (Photo by Christian Liewig/TempSport/Corbis via Getty Images)
'I was nervous before the FA Cup final, but Gullit said, "Don’t worry, lovely boy, we’re going to win!" Boro kept backing off, so I thought, "I’ll have a go here"': Chelsea hero relives 1997 screamer against Middlesbrough

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the 1997 FA Cup final, with one Blues player scoring after just 43 seconds

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PARIS, FRANCE - May 17: Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Henrik Larsson of Barcelona lift the European Cup after winning the UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Arsenal at Stade De France on May 17, 2006 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
‘I have bittersweet memories of beating Arsenal in 2006. Being on the bench in Paris really hurt, as in my view it wasn’t fair, but I didn’t let it bring me down’: Barcelona legend reflects on first Champions League victory

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE One Barcelona legend has "bittersweet" memories of their 2006 win in the Champions League

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4 July 1990 - West Germany v England - FIFA World Cup Semi-Final - Stadio delle Alpi - The West Germany team before the match. (Back Row L-R: Thomas Berthold, Bodo Illgner, Jurgen Kohler, Rudi Voller, Guido Buchwald, Klaus Augenthaler. Front Row L-R: Olaf Thon, Thomas Hassler, Andreas Brehme, Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthaus.) - (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images)
‘I’d never taken a penalty before the Italia 90 semi-final against England, but Peter Shilton was in goal and wasn’t the quickest – it was quite easy to score’: West Germany hero reflects on beating Three Lions in World Cup clash

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE West Germany defeated England on penalties at the 1990 World Cup, with one player taking his first ever spot-kick in the shootout

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LONDON, ENGLAND - February 25: Chelsea Team Group (br) Michael Ballack, Petr Cech, John Terry, Nicolas Anelka, Alex, John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard, (fr) Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole, Jose Bosingwa, Salomon Kalou before the UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 match between Chelsea and Juventus at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
'There were real, proper fights during training - Andriy Shevchenko knocked out Tal Ben Haim properly, Michael Ballack had a fight with Salomon Kalou and I went at it with Florent Malouda': Ex-Chelsea star recalls training ground scraps with team-mates

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea players were always fighting in training, apparently...

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim looks on from the touchline during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Nottingham, England on 1 April, 2025.
Manchester United move for Premier League star 'accepted' after already agreeing personal terms: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United might have already completed their first signing of the summer transfer window

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Standing: (L-R) Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool, Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool, Cody Gakpo of Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, Darwin Nunez of Liverpool, Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool, Trent Alexander Arnold of Liverpool, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League match between RB Leipzig v Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena on October 23, 2024 in Leipzig Germany (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Liverpool star's agent 'would love' for him to join Real Madrid, but concedes move is now 'impossible'

By Ryan Dabbs Published

One Liverpool player has seen his agent posturing for a move to Real Madrid...

Transfer
Arsenal target Nico Williams
Arsenal report: Nico Williams close to astonishing 'life-long contract'

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal are keen on bringing Nico Williams to the Emirates, with the Spaniard close to committing his future

Gary Neville during a Sky Sports broadcast, February 2024
'If we’re constantly served up this crap, it isn't right - the game can’t be evolving in the right way:' Gary Neville concerned with the future of Premier League football

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Gary Neville has criticised the way football in the Premier League is evolving

Sir Alex Ferguson makes a point to his players in a game against Liverpool at Anfield in March 2007.
'I thought I was retiring. I played the last 15 games and felt pretty good. I was in the office and David Gill rang me and said that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me to stay next year': Manchester United legend reveals being persuaded to continue playing

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United players were told to reconsider retirement by Sir Alex Ferguson

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Jameson and Puma collaboration for EFL
Puma partner with Jameson to release stunning limited edition collection, including the boldest Puma King ever

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Puma and Jameson have released a collection that includes a striking new Puma King

Products & Kit
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and New York City FC at Chase Stadium on February 22, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi set to welcome Premier League superstar at Inter Miami: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi could find himself being helped by even more talent at Inter Miami

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Free-kicks ranked
Ranked! The 20 best free kicks of all time

By Ben Marsden Published

Ranked! The best free kicks of all time, from long range screamers to exquisite curlers

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GENOA, ITALY - APRIL 04: Patrick Vieira, Head Coach of Genoa looks on prior to the Serie A match between Genoa and Udinese at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 04, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Mario Balotelli
'Around here they deserve the rebellious 16-year-old Mario. Maybe that way they would understand what it means to truly lack respect': Balotelli makes threat to his manager Patrick Vieira

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Mario Balotelli has issued Patrick Vieira with a threat

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Gavi of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 05, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
A lot of people think I don’t know how to play football, and they don’t have a fu**ing clue. I know what I’m capable of, and I know my mentality - I’m very happy': Barcelona star hits back bullishly at criticism

By Ryan Dabbs Published

One Barcelona star isn't happy with the way he is being treated

Enzo Maresca could be preparing to say goodbye to one forward this month
Chelsea to get rid of £141m duo as Enzo Maresca lays down law at Stamford Bridge: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has started making plans for next season

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 2008
'Manchester United came in for me when I was 20, but I opted for Crystal Palace. They got into financial difficulty but no regrets': Ex-Premier League striker reveals decision to turn down Sir Alex Ferguson as a teenager

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United failed to sign a former Premier League striker, who preferred to move to Crystal Palace

The best football boots for narrow feet the best soccer cleats for narrow feet
Best football boots for narrow feet: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more

By Subomi Kushanu Published

The best football boots for narrow feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

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