interviews
Latest about interviews

“The 1966 World Cup was never really on my radar, it was quite a surprise when I received a letter from the FA in December ‘65 saying I was picked for a game in February” Sir Geoff Hurst on ‘cutting it fine’ for the tournament that defined his career
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former West Ham man would end up front and centre of England’s finest hour

“There was interest from Italy, but Francis Lee was very determined. He flew to see me and convinced me that Manchester City was a place where I could be the main man” Georgi Kinkladze on turning down the opportunity to sign for AC Milan
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Manchester City cult hero turned down an eye-catching offer to sign up at Maine Road

How FourFourTwo magazine helped Neil Sullivan earn a Scotland call-up in the 1990s
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former Scotland international came up through the ranks with the Crazy Gang-era Wimbledon side

“Harry Redknapp was right. Agents have had West Ham’s pants down over the years. The club have only acted when weakness is exposed” Tony Gale on where the Hammers have fallen short in the transfer window
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former Irons' man believes his old side have been taken advantage of in the market

“If we’re having a stinker, I’m not going to scream and shout at the lads. Those days are gone” Matt Grimes on maturing as a leader at Coventry City
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The midfielder was a key player in the Sky Blues’ promotion campaign last season

“Beating Fulham was one of the best nights of my career. I took my shirt off and threw myself onto the turf as if it were a swimming pool” Diego Forlan on his 2010 Europa League success
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Uruguayan striker helped Atletico Madrid defeat the Cottagers in the 2010 Europa League final

“You can smell success in the air” Peter Reid managed Sunderland to two 7th-place at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ joint-highest finish for 71 year last season has them reaching for the passports for the first time since 1973
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE Newly promoted Sunderland claimed a European spot last season

“Pressing wasn’t my game. I’d run for you all day but closing your marker and bending your run… it makes me tired just watching it” Peter Crouch on why he may have struggled under Andoni Iraola
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool’s new boss is set to bring in a more intense style of play this season

“People aren’t afraid of Manchester City anymore” Joe Hart elaborates on the key intangible that left the club when Pep Guardiola did
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE Guardiola’s ten-year spell in charge at Manchester City came to an end this summer

“People talk about money but, ask most players and they’ll tell you, football is all about getting as many medals as you can” Ray Parlour on why Arsenal are motivated to win the Premier League again
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Gunners are looking to claim back-to-back Premier League titles
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.