
Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten is Editor at Large of FourFourTwo, interviewing the likes of Lionel Messi, Eric Cantona, Sir Alex Ferguson and Diego Maradona for the magazine. He also founded and is editor of United We Stand, the Manchester United fanzine, and contributes to a number of publications, including GQ, the BBC and The Athletic.
Latest articles by Andy Mitten

The big interview – Hernan Crespo: "I had fun with Chelsea – I'd run all the way if I had chance to go back"
By Andy Mitten last updated
Hernan Crespo How did he cope with the pressure of a record price tag? Did AC Milan really celebrate at half time of the 2005 Champions League final? What's Zlatan like? Your questions answered in January 2016...

Gary Neville: 'I didn’t want to go into management straight after playing. I wanted to learn and understand more'
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Manchester United The former Manchester United and England fullback turned top pundit tackles FourFourTwo readers' posers about arguing with Fergie, hating Liverpool and chatting up a mop...

Andy Mitten column: When my dad berated Andy Cole – and why we cycled from the Camp Nou to Old Trafford
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Manchester United The former Manchester United striker wasn't the only member of the Treble-winning side to help us on our 2,000km ride...

Basque to the bone? Why Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad is more than a game
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More Than A Game When Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad face off, there's an entire culture at stake. In late 2006, FourFourTwo's Andy Mitten witnessed the Basque derby...

The big interview: Luis Enrique – "I’d like to manage in England at some point – the fans are faithful"
By Andy Mitten last updated
The Big Interview Did Bobby Robson ever learn his name? Is he a secret Celtic supporter? And why didn't he receive a pig's head like Figo?!

Revolutionary, family man, idol: inside the fascinating mind of Diego Simeone
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Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid's fearless leader is no ordinary man, as Andy Mitten finds out from those who know him best – and the man himself...

Andy Mitten column: At Manchester United, things are very bad – and could get worse
By Andy Mitten published
Manchester United From Solskjaer to Sanchez, Old Trafford is riddled with problems. This is a Europa League club with Champions League expectations – but who is there to provide solutions?

Andy Mitten column: Reflections on the bright start nobody expected at Manchester United
By Andy Mitten published
Manchester United Two tough games, four points – and a plan that’s working. It’s so far, so good for the Reds

Andy Mitten column: Harry Kane to Manchester United is a move which makes sense for everyone
By Andy Mitten published
Harry Kane Comments made by the Tottenham striker this week hint at a possible desire to leave North London - Manchester United must be ready to pounce

Captain America: Can Christian Pulisic really fill the hole left by Eden Hazard for Chelsea?
By Andy Mitten published
Chelsea The Blues' £58 million signing announced himself in the Premier League with a hat-trick against Burnley, but has already made waves for Borussia Dortmund and the US national side. Can Frank Lampard unleash the 21-year-old's potential?

Andy Mitten column: What’s happening with Manchester United’s pursuit of Bruno Fernandes?
By Andy Mitten last updated
Manchester United The chase for Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes – and others – may look messy, but United are rightly wary of an inflated market
Fanzines, Scandinavia and a big red ghetto blaster: memories of meeting Fergie
By Andy Mitten published

Andy Mitten column: Forget a few chants – Manchester United’s fans have been patient with the club’s management. That won’t last forever
By Andy Mitten last updated
Manchester United Given the problems the team faces on the pitch, the Old Trafford faithful haven’t yet been as vocal about Ed Woodward as you might expect
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