
Conor Pope
Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.
He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.
Latest articles by Conor Pope

When is the Europa League last-16 draw, who has qualified and how can you watch it?
By Conor Pope last updated
DRAW With the play-off round coming to a close, the Europa League last-16 draw is finally here

"Terrible idea": Why some club owners hate the government's idea for a football regulator – even though the EFL are in favour
By Conor Pope published
NEW OWNER RULES The Premier League, EFL and some club owners have responded to the government's football white paper in very different ways

Southend faces going bust – with fans worried they have played their last ever home game
By Conor Pope published
EXPLAINED Southend are facing a winding up order, having been under a transfer embargo since September. Here's what's going on at the Essex club

Former Watford boss Javi Gracia confirmed as new Leeds manager on 'flexible contract'
By Conor Pope published
LUFC GAFFER Leeds have confirmed Javi Gracia as the man to lead them in their fight against relegation

Qatar bid for Manchester United: potential owner Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani's full statement on takeover
By Conor Pope published
QATAR BID The Qatari bid says it will prioritise putting "fans at the heart" of Manchester United

Chelsea report: Todd Boehly makes call on Graham Potter future – after just two wins in 15 games
By Conor Pope published
IS POTTER SAFE? The Blues suffered a home defeat to bottom-side Southampton at the weekend, with boos ringing around Stamford Bridge

Wolves vs Bournemouth live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match
By Conor Pope last updated
Find a Wolves vs Bournemouth live stream for how to watch this Premier League clash in the UK, US, Canada and anywhere in the world.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match
By Conor Pope last updated
Find a Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City live stream for how to watch this Premier League clash in the UK, US, Canada and anywhere in the world.

Everton vs Leeds live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match
By Conor Pope last updated
Find an Everton vs Leeds live stream for how to watch this Premier League clash in the UK, US, Canada and anywhere in the world.

Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag make statement on Mason Greenwood future after police charges dropped
By Conor Pope published
Manchester United are conducting an internal process, and it is unlikely we'll be seeing more of Mason Greenwood until it concludes

How to watch Real Madrid vs Valencia free live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for the La Liga clash
By Conor Pope published
Find a Real Madrid vs Valencia live stream for this La Liga clash

Police drop charges against Manchester United's Mason Greenwood after a year of investigation
By Conor Pope published
The 21-year-old forward has been suspended by Manchester United since January 2022

Transfer deadline day, as it happened! Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham land targets
By Conor Pope last updated
LIVE! All the Premier League transfer deadline day moves as they happen – though record-breaking deals for Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Alessio Russo all hit the buffers

Arsenal to bolster title challenge with surprise cut-price Jorginho bid, as Chelsea exodus begins
By Conor Pope published
Italian midfielder Jorginho could join London rivals Arsenal for a snip as Chelsea look to balance January signings

What is the Women's World Cup 2023 official matchball? Take a look at the Adidas Oceaunz
By Conor Pope published
WORLD CUP The Women's World Cup 2023 ball includes technology that will help referees make offside decisions

Watch: 36-year-old Edin Dzeko rolls back the years as Inter smash Milan in Italian Super Cup
By Conor Pope published
STILL GOING The former Manchester City striker was born before the first Top Gun film came out

Watch: Stunning Michael Olise stoppage time free-kick halts Manchester United's nine-win streak ahead of Arsenal title clash
By Conor Pope published
Manchester United's incredible form gave them the chance to go second ahead of a trip to Premier League leaders Arsenal at the weekend

A game of two halves, one cup: Porn plays in BBC studio before Wolves vs Liverpool FA Cup tie
By Conor Pope published
BOOBY-TRAP! Gary Lineker was left red-faced as some decidedly after-watershed raunchy content was played live on Match of the Day

Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best football kits of all time, from clubs, countries, the depths of your childhood and beyond

Premier League 2022/23 half-term reports: every team's season so far rated by fans
By Conor Pope published
RATED! Forgot how the Premier League was shaking up before all that World Cup nonsense? Here's a refresher course on who's happy and who's not...

World Cup 2022 fixtures and results – full schedule, dates and UK TV channels
By Conor Pope last updated
FIXTURES These are the Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures and results so far, and what channel you can watch them on in the UK

Ranked! All-time World Cup top scorers
By Sean Cole last updated
TOP SCORERS EVER Miroslav Klose is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 16 goals spread across four tournaments for Germany

World Cup 2022 top scorers: Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot with final hat-trick – plus every single scorer at the tournament
By Conor Pope last updated
GOLDEN BOOT RACE Kylian Mbappe becomes World Cup 2022 top scorer and collects the coveted Golden Boot award, edging Lionel Messi in the final
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