Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock
Manchester City leading European giants in race for 'the next Lionel Messi': report
By Tom Hancock published
Man City could face stiff competition from Real Madrid, among others, but they are hoping previous business will help them out...
Arsenal and Chelsea suffer DOUBLE setback in search for new striker: report
By Tom Hancock published
Two of Europe's most clinical frontmen have been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea – but the Gunners and Blues could both miss out
'It's not about Anthony Martial; it's about the team': Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag justifies rage in Newcastle defeat
By Tom Hancock published
Saturday brought yet another disappointing result for Man United, and Ten Hag looked especially unhappy with Martial for his efforts
Newcastle United's best ever signings
By Tom Hancock published
Toon Army The rundown of Newcastle's greatest transfer acquisitions of all time
Chelsea's best ever signings
By Tom Hancock published
Chelsea Counting down the finest transfer acquisitions in Chelsea's history
Manchester City's best ever signings
By Tom Hancock published
Man City Ranking the finest transfer acquisitions in Manchester City's history
The best strikers of the 80s
By Tom Hancock published
Ranking the greatest centre-forwards on the planet during the 80s
Real Madrid to battle Chelsea in race for Ivan Toney, with Arsenal also keen: report
By Tom Hancock published
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal all want Ivan Toney – but which team will the striker be playing for?
The best defenders of the 80s
By Tom Hancock published
Counting down the finest centre-backs, full-backs, wing-backs and sweepers of the 80s
Arsenal identify number one transfer target from top-four rivals: report
By Tom Hancock published
Arsenal wanted to sign the player in question last year – will they now be able to get a deal over the line?
Newcastle United in transfer talks with the new Robert Lewandowski: report
By Tom Hancock published
Newcastle United already have some top, top attacking talent at their disposal – and they might be about to add even more firepower
Liverpool targeting sensational swoop for European superstar – who can be the final jigsaw piece: report
By Tom Hancock published
Liverpool are looking to upgrade their options in attack, as Jurgen Klopp evolves his team even further
Manchester United closing in on Brazilian wonderkid Messinho: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United could face seriously stiff competition to sign him, however, with a plethora of other top European clubs also linked
Chelsea suffer major transfer setback amid £15m man's lengthy injury absence: report
By Tom Hancock published
Chelsea's plans for the upcoming winter transfer window might just have become a little more complicated as a result
£28m-rated Arsenal star set for SHOCK Premier League transfer: report
By Tom Hancock published
The January transfer window isn't too far away now, and Arsenal could be about to part ways with a big-name international
Five months after Manchester United exit, David de Gea might FINALLY have new club
By Tom Hancock published
De Gea has been a free agent since leaving Man United at the end of last season, but there appears to be widespread interest
Arsenal icon Tony Adams says Gunners could have been CHAMPIONS under Unai Emery
By Tom Hancock published
Last season saw Arsenal come agonisingly close to claiming their first Premier League title in 19 years, under Mikel Arteta
Former England manager Terry Venables dies aged 80
By Tom Hancock published
A hugely popular figure in English football and beyond, Venables was the cover star of the first ever issue of FourFourTwo
Erik ten Hag tells Man United players they 'have to suffer' as Mason Mount joins injury list
By Tom Hancock published
Mount is one of seven players Man United will have to make do without as they travel to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday
Raphael Varane could QUIT Man United as relationship with Erik ten Hag 'breaks down': report
By Tom Hancock published
Varane has found himself having to settle for a spot on the Man United bench lately – how long will he put up with that?
The 32 best football films and documentaries... ever!
By Tom Hancock last updated
FourFourTwo Brian Clough, Sly Stallone and Cristiano Ronaldo all feature in our rundown of stone-cold classics – though sadly not in the same film. Here's where to find them...