Seb Stafford-Bloor
Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.
Latest articles by Seb Stafford-Bloor

Evergreen Zlatan continues to defy footballing logic – and deserves more credit for it
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Most players in the Swedish striker's mould fade away once they've reached their 30th birthday, but Manchester United's new No.9 is the exception. Seb Stafford-Bloor explains why he's worthy of (even) more recognition

Premier League Best of the Weekend: FFT's top team, player... and moan
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League FourFourTwo's look at the best display, strike, player and biggest gripe from the week that was in England's top flight

Your Premier League club's most important player of 2016/17
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Last season Jamie Vardy, N'Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez inspired Leicester City to the Premier League title, but who could have a similar effect on your team's fortunes this campaign? Seb Stafford-Bloor explains who could make the difference…

Who’s been the best Premier League signing of the summer? You decide...
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
AFC Bournemouth Decent business or #headsgone lunacy? Upvote the deals you approve of, and downvote those you don’t thanks to this transfer downlow from Seb Stafford-Bloor

One In, One Out: Who your Premier League club should buy and sell this summer
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League It’s the circle of life at a top-flight club. New arrivals mean casualties – and here’s how we think your team can improve in the transfer window this summer

Introducing YOUR Premier League club’s breakout star for 2016/17
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Seb Stafford-Bloor picks out a selection of players who could make it big-time over the year ahead…

Man United must decide what they are, and where they’re going in the transfer market
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Manchester United The Old Trafford giants’ latest poor campaign reflects badly on a club whose recruitment strategy has become blurred. Now it’s time to put that right, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor…

FourFourTwo's Premier League power rankings 2015/16: YOUR team rated
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League And so we come to the end of a madcap campaign. But who’s come through with full marks, and who must do better? Seb Stafford-Bloor evaluates…

If Louis van Gaal is staying, he must focus on the job he was tasked with in the first place
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Louis van Gaal According to reports in the Netherlands, the Dutchman might well see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. But after two years of stasis at best, Seb Stafford-Bloor says he must go right back to basics…

Would Mauricio Pochettino really be suitable for a club like Manchester United?
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Mauricio Pochettino The Tottenham boss has impressed at White Hart Lane, but in conditions that he wouldn't be afforded at Old Trafford, argues Seb Stafford-Bloor...

De Gea's saves may well catch the eye, but there's so much more to his triumphant rise
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
David De Gea First-rate reflexes and camera-pleasing stops are just the tip of the iceberg for Man United's No.1, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor...

Watch: In Brazil, Ceara's Pio rifled home this gorgeous, unstoppable half-volley
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Crikey – this stayed hit...

Why Udinese players wore 11 different shirts for their game with Lazio
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The wacky initiative was designed to raise money for charity – which is a good job, as it didn't help them on the pitch

Runcorn Town player sends fan a letter to apologise for red card
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Harry Brazel hand-penned the note to supporter Gary Littlemore after getting his marching orders for violent conduct

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo furiously claims foul after humorous mishit
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Danny Welbeck feels your pain, Cristiano...

1874 Northwich's fixture congestion is absolutely bonkers
By Seb Stafford-Bloor last updated
In Other News... Northwich face 23 games in 30 days after their season was scuttled by the winter weather

Saul Niguez scores stunning 35-yarder for Atletico Madrid in Europa League
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Atleti enjoyed a processional 3-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday night – but there was nothing standard about this thunderbolt opener

The official 2018 World Cup song is out... and it's no Wavin' Flag
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Following in the famed footsteps of such greats as Anastacia, Pitbull and... er, Ricky Martin – it's Jason Derulo! No risk of ear worm here...

Sergio Ramos rocks up at Real Madrid training in custom classic car
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Not exactly what you might expect one of the highest-profile players in football to drive...

Derby release hilariously overproduced motivational video ahead of derby against Nottingham Forest
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Sense the mood, Derby. Sense the mood...

Andrew Robertson writes to thank young Liverpool fan who donated pocket money to food bank
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... A seven-year-old Red has set an example we should all follow – and been recognised by one of his team's stars in the process

Watch: Queretaro players smashes home stonking free-kick in Mexican Cup
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Camilo Sanvezzo unleashed this devilish free-kick on Wednesday night – helping his side on their way to a penalties victory

Danish side raffles pitchside jacuzzi seats (and they're amazing)
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... We've definitely had worse seats in a ground than this one...

35 women detained for attempting to attend Iranian football match
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The police took action in accordance with a 1979 law. Good old 2018...

Lower-league French keeper watches motivational Buffon video, pulls off heroics in cup shock
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... It's unusual, but how can you argue with it? Les Herbiers' net-minder used technology before his team's penalty shootout – with great results
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