
Chris Flanagan
Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from 20 countries, in places as varied as Jerusalem and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, Euro 2020 and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
Latest articles by Chris Flanagan

5 big things to talk about after West Ham 2-1 Chelsea
By Chris Flanagan published
Stats Zone Chris Flanagan was in the press box at Upton Park to analyse West Ham's victory over Chelsea using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

Sir Geoff Hurst: "When West Ham signed Haller, I asked – 'Is he the guy from 1966?'"
By Chris Flanagan published
West Ham United The Hammers and England great is optimistic about his old club this season - if their new £45m record signing hits the ground running

Why Elneny impressed on debut: 5 things from Arsenal 2-1 Burnley
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Arsenal FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at the Emirates to analyse Arsenal's 2-1 win over Championship promotion hopefuls Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup...

Premier League: 5 big talking points from Tottenham 1-2 Chelsea
By Chris Flanagan published
Premier League A double from Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea victory in Tottenham's first Premier League match at Wembley - FFT's Chris Flanagan was there to assess the action

The big interview: Damien Duff – "I cried on the day I left Chelsea – looking back, I should have fought for my place"
By Chris Flanagan last updated
The Big Interview Did Mourinho really hide in a laundry basket? Would Chelsea of 2017 beat Chelsea of 2005? And is he starting to turn into Kim Kardashian? Your questions answered...

Robbie Savage seriously considering managerial role and is “prepared to start at any level”
By Chris Flanagan published
Leicester City Robbie Savage says he is seriously contemplating moving into management soon – and would consider applying for jobs at any level.

Boiler suits, rugby bees, Batman, Nazis and civil war: Football’s weirdest pitch invasions
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Top 10 It’s May, which means opportunist fans get to leg it onto the hallowed turf in celebration. Chris Flanagan looks back at the game’s most irrational irruptions…

Assist king Ozil thwarts incisive Spurs: 5 things from Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Stats Zone Chris Flanagan was in the press box at the Emirates Stadium to analyse the North London derby draw between Arsenal and Tottenham using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

Why Eric Bailly could be a big hit at Manchester United
By Chris Flanagan published
FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at Wembley to watch Manchester United claim a 2-1 win over Leicester City to lift the Community Shield, aided by an impressive performance from their new centre-back...

Arsenal lift FA Cup after 2-1 win over Chelsea
By Chris Flanagan last updated
FA Cup Arsene Wenger guided Arsenal to a surprise victory in the FA Cup final as Aaron Ramsey's winner denied Chelsea the double.

Why United became Cherries' latest victims: 5 things from Bournemouth 2-1 Man United
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Stats Zone FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at the Vitality Stadium to analyse Bournemouth's shock 2-1 win over Manchester United using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

Non-league to Premier League: how on earth does it happen? FourFourTwo hears from those who've done it
By Chris Flanagan last updated
FourFourTwo In an era of mega-bucks TV deals and huge international scouting networks, many players still rise from semi-pro football to the domestic game’s summit. FFT investigates how it remains a path well trodden

How nice guy Tuchel has made Dortmund stronger after Klopp
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Borussia Dortmund Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will go head to head with his old club in the quarter finals of the Europa League. FFT's Chris Flanagan saw Dortmund win at Tottenham and explains why Thomas Tuchel has ensured Klopp hasn't been missed...

Alex Iwobi: Confidence is massive - you can't make it without it
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Alex Iwobi The Arsenal forward tells FFT about his powerful mindset, why foreign players in Premier League academies are a good thing and his hatred for leg day

FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016: No.9, Ronald Koeman
By Chris Flanagan last updated
FFT 50 Managers After consecutive excellent seasons keeping Southampton competitive, the Dutchman has plumped for a new challenge on Merseyside. Chris Flanagan looks at how he got there

No Mark Robins this time: 5 things from Stoke 2-0 Man United
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Stats Zone FFT's Chris Flanagan analyses Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Stoke City using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

Bernardo Silva: Why Spurs' conqueror could still end up at Manchester United
By Chris Flanagan published
Monaco FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at Wembley to see Monaco's rising star help the Ligue 1 side to a Champions League win over Tottenham

Better than Messi, Pele, Muller: How Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring stacks up
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Cristiano Ronaldo The Portuguese has broken Real Madrid's goalscoring record after notching 324 goals in 310 games for Los Blancos. FFT's Chris Flanagan looks at how Ronny’s strike rate compares to other greats...

Lamela lauded, Darmian disastrous: 5 things from Tottenham 3-0 Man United
By Chris Flanagan published
Tottenham Hotspur FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at White Hart Lane to analyse Tottenham's 3-0 win over Manchester United using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

When FourFourTwo met Christian Pulisic: “I was never really thinking about going to Liverpool…”
By Chris Flanagan published
FourFourTwo An excerpt of our sit-down with the Chelsea new boy, featuring the American's sessions with Spurs, Southampton… and Brackley Town

Mahrez joins Ronaldo in exclusive club: 5 things from Crystal Palace 0-1 Leicester
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Premier League FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at Selhurst Park to analyse Leicester City's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...

The coaching interview: Steve McClaren
By Chris Flanagan published
Steve McClaren Steve McClaren answers your questions about his coaching career, from proving his mettle at Manchester United to his managerial regrets as England boss

Has Klopp made a difference? 5 things from West Ham 2-0 Liverpool
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Stats Zone FFT's Chris Flanagan was in the press box at Upton Park to analyse Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to West Ham United using Stats Zone – FREE on iOS and Android...
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