Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
Why the Financial Fair Play system just isn't working
OPINION FourFourTwo's Senior Writer Chris Flanagan explains why the introduction of FFP has only brought confusion and controversy
“Roy Keane not signing me because of a voicemail was bizarre, I wanted to sign for Sunderland” Robbie Savage reveals the truth behind the ‘Wazzzup’ incident
The Welshman explains to FourFourTwo how some dodgy phone reception denied him a move to the Stadium of Light
“I thought he’d come round eventually” – Martin Edwards on the day Sir Alex Ferguson RESIGNED as Manchester United boss, months before the Treble
EXCLUSIVE In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the former Reds Devils chairman reveals why Fergie briefly quit in 1998
“What are you doing?!” Robbie Savage’s shock when pal Dion Dublin HEADBUTTED him during Aston Villa vs Birmingham City clash
EXCLUSIVE The Welshman tells FourFourTwo what really happened during a famous Second City Derby flashpoint
“I’d love half an hour in that dressing room” – what Sir Alex Ferguson says about the modern Manchester United team, according to his long-time friend
EXCLUSIVE Former Red Devils kit man Albert Morgan tells FourFourTwo how Fergie has reacted to poor results since his retirement
Champions League preview: 8 things to look forward to with the return of the UCL
Europe's elite are back in action and it promises to be a blockbuster second half of the season in the Champions League
Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off
FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament
Robbie Savage exclusive: “I was a failure at Manchester United – it meant so much when my son made his debut for the club”
Former Manchester United star Robbie Savage gives FourFourTwo his assessment on his time with the Red Devils – and his hopes for son Charlie’s career
“Manchester United turned down ‘amazing buy’ Zinedine Zidane – but Alan Shearer didn’t reject us to join Newcastle”: Martin Edwards exclusive
Long-serving Manchester United chief tells FourFourTwo why two of the all-time greats ultimately didn’t end up at Old Trafford
Martin Edwards on Sir Alex Ferguson’s move to Manchester United: “Terry Venables was mentioned, but I made up my mind quickly that he was the one”
Former Manchester United chairman explains how the club lured Ferguson from Aberdeen in 1986 – a move that changed history
I watched Conor Bradley play for a year at Bolton Wanderers – he was obviously destined for Liverpool stardom
Liverpool star Conor Bradley's season-long loan in League One showed he had immense potential, says FFT’s Chris Flanagan
“I reassured Alex Ferguson he wouldn’t be sacked if we lost to Nottingham Forest in 1990”: Former Manchester United chief Martin Edwards talks exclusively to FourFourTwo
Manchester United's ex-chairman addresses reports that suggested Sir Alex Ferguson almost lost his job early in his tenure – telling FFT that was never going to be the case
Why now? Jurgen Klopp wants to leave Liverpool on top – and depart like Sir Alex Ferguson, not Arsene Wenger
The Reds boss has given himself a chance of the most glorious ending to his Anfield era, says FourFourTwo's Chris Flanagan
‘It’s actually my mum’s maiden name: I’ve had to live up to it!’ Lioness Lucy Bronze on her unusual middle name
The England star tells FourFourTwo why she's always been Tough by name, tough by nature
Tea with Will Ferrell, visits from the King, pictures in Hollywood: Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson shares the ‘craziest’ moments of the last two-and-a-half years
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss tells FourFourTwo why his time at the Racecourse Ground has occasionally been surreal
Will Wrexham ever reach the Premier League? Phil Parkinson tells FourFourTwo the exact ambition of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss is hoping to guide the Red Dragons up the Football League
‘It makes me almost emotional to think about, several months later’ Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson on promotion and turning down pints
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's boss tells FourFourTwo why winning the National League will always be special to him
‘The owners are involved in everything’ Phil Parkinson reveals Wrexham’s recruitment blueprint – and what Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds said to make him ‘so determined’
EXCLUSIVE The Welsh club's manager tells FFT how the owners provided vital support, just when he needed it most
‘It was overshadowed by one man’s stupidity’ – England’s Lucy Bronze on the 2023 Women’s World Cup final
England and Barcelona player Lucy Bronze opened up on the controversy that followed Spain's World Cup victory in August
‘I was sleeping on people’s couches when I won PFA Player of the Year’ – Lucy Bronze reflects on joining Liverpool and being a right-back winning individual awards
The Lioness reflects on the early part of her career that helped her become the player she is today
Ranked! The 100 best football stadiums in Britain
GREATEST GROUNDS From Anfield to Oakwell, FFT ranks the best football stadiums by their matchday experience. We’re convinced there’ll be absolutely no arguing about it...
Mary Earps becoming the second Lioness to win SPOTY would show the award is more relevant than ever
SPOTY Only six footballers have won BBC Sports Personality of the Year, but back-to-back female winners would be a statement
