
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

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

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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

'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

‘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

‘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

'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...

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...

'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

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

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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