Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘I’ll never say never to managing my country, but I’m really happy now. As long as they’re not competing against the USA, I’ll always cheer on the Lionesses’: Emma Hayes on career future
Emma Hayes is currently in charge of the USWNT and has already had success
‘Ruben is no miracle-maker. This year will be complicated and fans need to be patient, but he’s a perfectionist. He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds’: Manchester United manager will need time to implement ideas, says Amorim's former player
Manchester United need to accept that this season might hurt with Ruben Amorim, but they'll reap the rewards later
'I was rooming with David Moyes and said to Moyesy, "Don’t open that door until I’m out of the bedroom". I remember running out and heading for safety': Ally McCoist recalls mischievous story from playing with Everton manager in Scotland's youth team
Ally McCoist and David Moyes came through the Scotland youth ranks together, naturally getting up to no good due to one players' mischief...
‘Amorim’s starting point is completely different to Arne Slot’s. How long will it take? F**king hell, god knows. He must be very convinced about himself’: Ex-Manchester United coach highlights how much time is needed to turn things around
Manchester United are under new management once again, with a former first team coach suggesting just how confident Ruben Amorim was to take the job
‘I spoke to the other Chelsea guys at the time – everyone thought we came to Saudi just for vacation, but we’re here to work for the club. There’s pressure’: Former Blues star discusses swapping the Premier League for Al Hilal
Chelsea lost three players to the Saudi Pro League in 2023, and the trio are attempting to improve the standards even more in the Middle East
‘It doesn’t work with Diogo Dalot at wing-back for Manchester United – I’d love to see them bring in Alphonso Davies to play there’ Former Red Devils defender identifies a potential signing that could strengthen Ruben Amorim’s side
An ex-Manchester United title-winner has given his verdict on the club's switch to 3-4-3 under their new Portuguese boss
‘I said yes to Manchester United, even though it was tough to understand everything that Sir Alex Ferguson was saying, but Borussia Dortmund said no’: Robert Lewandowski reveals failed Old Trafford move a decade ago
Robert Lewandowski and Manchester United wanted to conclude a deal a decade ago, but Borussia Dortmund stopped a move from happening
‘Every time Trent Alexander-Arnold has a bad game now, questions are going to be asked about his commitment – it baffles me that Liverpool have let his contract run down’ Former Anfield star bemused by lack of resolution over full-back’s future
The Liverpool defender's difficult afternoon against Manchester United has left a former Reds striker concerned for the rest of the season
‘I was planning to fly to Blackburn to see how the club looked, but couldn’t because of the volcano. Dortmund were in pole position to sign me, though’: Robert Lewandowski reveals why Premier League move fell through in 2010
Robert Lewandowski was touted for a move to Blackburn in 2010 - but just how close did he actually come to signing?
'Tom Cruise walked in and all of my sisters, nieces and nephews were there – he said, "I thought you said just a photo with mum, not the whole family!"': Chelsea legend recalls encounter with Hollywood actor at 2024 Olympics
Tom Cruise had an unexpected encounter with a Chelsea legend at the 2024 Olympics
‘Leaving Liverpool wasn’t easy – I was very comfortable and had three years remaining on my deal, so I didn’t need to go. But I’m happy with my decision’: Former Reds midfielder opens up on swapping Anfield for Saudi Arabia
Liverpool saw three key players depart Anfield in favour of Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023, but there's been no regrets for one of the trio
'Pep Guardiola inviting me to watch him coach and learn from him? There’s no way I can say no!' Steph Houghton on Guardiola's golden inviation
Steph Houghton has gone into the media after retiring from football in 2024
Steph Houghton: 'I did everything asked of me and then I was told I wasn't going to Euros 2022, it was massively upsetting'
Steph Houghton fought back from injury to be available for the Euros but was not selected
‘Arsenal? Manchester United? I never get involved in transfer windows – I let my people take charge of things. If something is meant to be, it will fall into place’: Ivan Toney discusses his motivation for joining the Saudi Pro League
Ivan Toney swapped Brentford for Saudi Arabia in the summer, a move that took many by surprise
‘I came up against Samuel Eto’o on my debut and have still got his shirt that I swapped with him afterwards. Mine? He probably used it to clean his windows’: Newcastle stalwart describes 'loving' baptism of fire on debut
Newcastle managed to keep Samuel Eto'o quiet in 2004 - which is just as well for one youngster making his debut
‘To miss a penalty to potentially take you to a World Cup final is heartbreaking. There’s always got to be a scapegoat – David Beckham called me the next day’: England legend recalls 'devastating' moment
David Beckham called Steph Houghton after the 'devastating' moment in 2019
‘In terms of an ending Euro 2022 would have been perfect, but not many people have played for England over 100 times. I can be proud’ Steph Houghton on her ultimate career heartache moment
Steph Houghton won 121 caps for England during her career
Vote for the Hero of the Year! The FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year 2024
It's the big one: Hero of the Year in the FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year
“I told Sir Alex, ‘At St Mirren, you failed to sign a future double European Golden Boot winner, but to be fair, you didn’t half recover from that mistake’”: Scotland legend reveals Ferguson's huge mistake when starting out as manager
Sir Alex Ferguson was proven wrong by one Scotland hero, though it didn't seem to affect him that much in his managerial career
Vote for the Comeback of the Year! The FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year 2024
The FourFourTwo Alternative Awards continue, with comebacks in the spotlight for today
‘Big Dunc took a few quid off me playing cards on a flight across the Atlantic, and bought a pigeon – for its maiden flight, it f**ked off and never came back’: Ally McCoist shares hilarious tale from Scotland duty
EXCLUSIVE Ally McCoist and Duncan Ferguson spent a summer together with Scotland in 1992 - with the latter naming a pigeon after his team-mate
