Latest articles by Andrew Murray
Oscar steps up when it counts and other things we learned from Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
Stats Zone Chelsea battled to a 2-1 win over Liverpool in a top-of-the-table clash and FourFourTwo's Andy Murray was in the Stamford Bridge press box to assess all the action, using Stats Zone...
Koke: How to be a midfield maestro
Koke Weave between the lines and supply killer passes for the strikers, with advice from Atletico Madrid’s assist king
The making of Mohamed Salah: “At no stage did I believe I didn’t belong at this level. Absolutely not”
Mohamed Salah The Egyptian has been making up for lost time since returning to England’s top flight, making sure Reds’ fans haven't missed Philippe Coutinho. Little wonder he’s been crowned the King of the Kop...
Robbie Fowler: Show a killer instinct in front of goal
Robbie Fowler Never miss a one-on-one again with shooting tips from natural born finisher and Liverpool legend, Robbie Fowler
The making of Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino How Mauricio Pochettino's schooling under Marcelo Bielsa and marking Ronaldo prepared him for management
Video: A teenage Messi tears apart Juventus, retold by the FFT writer who saw it
Lionel Messi Barcelona haven't faced Juventus competitively since April 2003, but two years after that their special prodigy from Rosario was truly announcing his arrival - and a young Andy Murray, later to join FFT and be crowned the 2015 PPA New Consumer Journalist of the Year, was there to see it...
Five things that made us think at Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Stats Zone Watching the game from the Emirates’ press box, FFT’s Andrew Murray analysed the exciting goalless draw using Stats Zone...
The FourFourTwo Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool
Premier League Premier League | St James' Park | Sat 1 Nov | 12:45pm
Eating out before the big game
Arsenal Know what to order when you've been dragged to an Italian, Indian or Chinese restaurant on the eve of a matchday - with an expert verdict from West Ham and England chef Tim De'Ath
Roberto Carlos on THAT goal in 1997: "I was aiming for the ‘A’ in La Poste... but it went miles away from that!"
Great Goals Retold On his 45th birthday, we raid the FFT archives for Bobby C's own take on his sensational swerver against France at Le Tournoi
Jordi Alba: Be a full-throttle full-back
Barcelona Want to tear up and down the flank all game? Spain’s attacking defender has what you need
Showstopping skills: The Bolasie Flick
Yannick Bolasie Professional freestyler Daniel Cutting shows you how to master Yannick Bolasie's trademark move
The FourFourTwo Preview: Everton vs Tottenham
Premier League Premier League | Goodison Park | Sun 3 Nov | 1:30pm
You might not like him, but Brendan Rodgers: manager of the year?
Brendan Rodgers As the Liverpool boss returns to former club Swansea on Monday night, FFT's Andrew Murray asks: if the Reds finish fourth, would it be the Ulsterman’s biggest achievement yet?
Bullfighter, stamper… legend: why Juanito is an all-time Real Madrid hero
Action Replay No Madrid player is more beloved by die-hard Blancos than the irascible wideman, who died in a car crash at 37 – though Lothar Matthaus wasn’t a fan...
How to zonal mark from a corner
Corners Get it right and the opposition forwards won't stand a chance, says former Crystal Palace, Charlton and Hull gaffer Iain Dowie
Showstopping tricks: Elastico
Control Ronaldinho is the elastico master. Learn how the Brazilian trick king does it with this tutorial from professional freestyler Daniel Cutting
FourFourTwo trains with Andres Iniesta
Barcelona FFT takes to the pitch with the Barça genius to find out just what it takes to become an all-time great. “Let’s recreate my World Cup goal!” he smiles. Oh, go on then...
Five things we learned from Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Premier League FFT’s Andrew Murray was in the Selhurst Park press box to analyse Fulham’s 4-1 win - with help from Stats Zone…
Meet Oscar Whalley: the England-eligible Spanish keeper who’s keen on the Championship
Championship Spain-born to an English father and Mexican mother, the on-loan Zaragoza keeper could be making waves at a Championship club near you...
Francesco Totti – Rome's greatest son who never got the love he deserved
Francesco Totti Francesco Totti remained a one-club man until his retirement in 2017, having scored 300 goals and won the World Cup with Italy – but was still never appreciated as he should have been on these shores. Andrew Murray wonders why...
Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine
Stats Zone Premier League Full-back of the Season 2015/16: Christian Fuchs
Stats Zone Awards Snapped up on a free from Schalke by Nigel Pearson, the Austrian didn't even get to train under his 'new' manager. It didn't matter: under Claudio Ranieri, the left-back defined consistency in his team's title charge...
The making of Pirlo: “From an early age, I knew I was better than others”
FourFourTwo Arrogant? Perhaps. Aloof? Yes. Adored by everybody? Absolutely. After another trophy-laden season for football’s last great luxury player, FourFourTwo discovers what made Andrea Pirlo calcio’s king of cool. Words: Andrew Murray (additional reporting by Alison Ratcliffe and Alberto Santi)
