Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray is a freelance journalist, who regularly contributes to both the FourFourTwo magazine and website. Formerly a senior staff writer at FFT and a fluent Spanish speaker, he has interviewed major names such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero and Xavi. He was also named PPA New Consumer Journalist of the Year 2015.
Latest articles by Andrew Murray

Five-minute big game meals
By Andrew Murray last updated
Pre-match Sport and exercise physiologist Dr Stewart Laing's quick pre-game meals for every kick-off time

The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sat 23 Nov | 12:45pm
Inside the secret transfer network of Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea...
By Andrew Murray published

FFT100 2018: No.1, Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
By Andrew Murray published
FFT100 There will soon be a time when Messi and Ronaldo aren't the best players in the world, but 2018 hasn't been it. The victim of boredom in Ballon d'Or voting remains the finest footballer on the planet

Cazorla: My biggest problem adjusting to life in England
By Andrew Murray last updated
Santi Cazorla Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has revealed the biggest problem he faced after joining Arsenal - his curtains.

Get faster quicker
By Andrew Murray last updated
Manchester City Manchester City's head of sport science Sam Erith reveals a short gym routine that will boost your acceleration in no time

Showstopping skills: The Air Akka
By Andrew Murray last updated
Control Want to wow your mates with an outrageous showboat? Watch professional freestyler Daniel Cutting show you to perform this trick, without putting out your hip

The FourFourTwo Preview: Crystal Palace vs Fulham
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Selhurst Park | Mon 21 Oct | 8pm

Volley like Van der Vaart
By Andrew Murray last updated
test Performance technical coach Alfred Galustian explains, frame by frame, how to strike the ball like Hamburg and Holland midfield maestro Rafael van der Vaart

Adrian, the fan and 10 of football's weirdest injuries
By Andrew Murray published
Lists Adrian could miss this weekend's action after being taken out by an exuberant Liverpool fan during Wednesday's Super Cup celebrations. Andrew Murray picks out some other strange ailments...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sun 21 Dec | 4pm

Jordi Alba: Feed your engine
By Andrew Murray last updated
Jordi Alba Barça and Spain’s tireless full-back, Jordi Alba, on optimising performance with the food on your plate

Getting the best out of problem players
By Andrew Murray last updated
Psychology Man-management with InnerDrive's Bradley Busch and Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson

8 things Barcelona and Real Madrid must do to regain their stranglehold on Europe
By Andrew Murray published
UEFA Champions League With the La Liga giants both suffering ignominous exits last term, we take at look at how the pair can dominate the Champions League once more

Neymar and the Toiss: meet the controlling circle of friends that influence his every move
By Andrew Murray last updated
Neymar To understand what Neymar might do next – or where he might go – you have to know a little about his inner circle

Virgil van Dijk exclusive: “I’m not going to lie, I was pretty scared – I could have died”
By Andrew Murray published
Liverpool The Dutch defender has transformed the Reds into Premier and Champions League contenders – and even he thinks he’s been worth every penny...

The FourFourTwo Preview: Aston Villa vs Cardiff
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Villa Park | Sat 9 Nov | 3pm

Messi: The best is yet to come
By Andrew Murray last updated
FFT100 He may no longer be No.1, but it's far from the end of Leo Messi's career: as FFT's Andrew Murray notes, 2014 could be his zenith...

Roberto Soldado: Master a deft touch
By Andrew Murray last updated
Roberto Soldado The skilful Villarreal sharpshooter tells you how to disable the opposition using close control

The FourFourTwo Preview: Liverpool vs Stoke
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Anfield | Sat 29 Nov | 3pm

The FourFourTwo Preview: Stoke vs Liverpool
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Britannia Stadium | Sun 12 Jan | 4:10pm

The FourFourTwo Preview: Arsenal vs Chelsea
By Andrew Murray last updated
Premier League Premier League | Emirates Stadium | Sun 26 Apr | 4pm

Showstopping skills: The Heel Flick
By Andrew Murray last updated
Control Perfect the heel flick with this video tutorial from football freestyle world record holder Daniel Cutting

5 things we’ve learned about Chelsea going into 2018
By Andrew Murray published
Chelsea Andy Murray was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea's final game of 2017, getting the lowdown on the defending champions ahead of tonight’s match with Arsenal

Explaining Marcelo Bielsa: How the Argentine came to influence football's greatest managers
By Andrew Murray last updated
Marcelo Bielsa If you thought Brian Clough’s Leeds spell was fraught, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Bielsa has inspired a generation of top coaches to become winners – and a string of club owners to pull their hair out
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