Ed McCambridge

Ed McCambridge

Staff Writer

Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.

Latest articles by Ed McCambridge

'Suddenly, you feel things clam up when you enter the dressing room – that was tough' Kenny Dalglish recalls his transition from Liverpool captain to player-manager in the summer of 1985

By Ed McCambridge Published

Liverpool icon Dalglish is the subject of a stunning new documentary film from the director of 'Senna', 'Amy' and 'Maradona'

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Arsenal players celebrate with the Premier League trophy in May 2004 after winning the title without losing a single game in 2003/04.
‘I made my debut at Anfield – you don’t get much more daunting than one of the best stadiums in the world’ Arsenal legend opens up on his Gunners debut

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Ray Parlour has opened up on the games that changed his life

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Cole Palmer of Manchester City Looks on during the UEFA Super Cup 2023 match between Manchester City FC and Sevilla FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on August 16, 2023 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) transfer deadline day
‘We had so many brilliant players in the academy, but Cole had moments of skill that could blow you away. I was constantly in touch with Pep about his performances’ Manchester City’s youth boss on Cole Palmer’s ability

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Future England international Cole Palmer caught the eye at an early age

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‘He naturally knew the positions to be in, like Michael Owen’ Emile Heskey recalls the genius of the late Diogo Jota

By Ed McCambridge Published

Liverpool icon Heskey on what made Jota such a special player for the Reds before his passing earlier this year

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Cole Palmer of England runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) Roy Keane
‘It’s enjoyable watching youngsters you’ve worked with realise their talent. You’re usually never quite sure if it’s going to happen, but I always felt that Cole would do it’ Cole Palmer’s England youth boss on Chelsea star’s rise

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Cole Pamler’s former England U15s boss on the Chelsea star’s early promise

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‘Thankfully I was found, I’d taken an overdose, and they pumped my stomach. I survived.’ Clarke Carlisle on the career-threatening injury that drove him to attempt suicide

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has been very vocal about the battles with his mental health he waged during his career

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike during the 2025 FA Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025 in London, England
‘His movement, intelligence, speed and willingness to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in are very impressive. Liverpool have recruited a player beginning to realise his potential’ Eintracht Frankfurt legend tells Reds what to expect from Hugo Ekitike

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The French forward was signed in an £79million deal this summer

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Florian Wirtz playing for Liverpool
‘I truly believe that he’s now at a club that can take his game to the next level. He can win the Ballon d’Or one day, and moving to Liverpool will help him on that journey’ Bayer Leverkusen icon backs Florian Wirtz to succeed at Anfield

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The German playmaker swapped Leverkusen for Anfield in the summer transfer window

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England squad: Thomas Tuchel's full team for Wales friendly and Latvia qualifier

By Steven Chicken last updated

The England Nations League squad is out - and Thomas Tuchel has made some bold calls

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Alexander Isak in a Liverpool shirt
‘I don’t like all this player power, and how Isak handled himself was poor. Newcastle fans have every right to be frustrated’ Chris Waddle takes aim at Alexander Isak over his Liverpool move

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Alexander Isak was the subject of a lengthy and bitter transfer saga this summer

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'Palmer does it in the big games – he deserves a run in the England side before next summer's World Cup' Teddy Sheringham calls for Chelsea talisman to be given key Three Lions role as soon as possible

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former England man Teddy Sheringham has been largely unconvinced by Thomas Tuchel so far

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Alexander Isak of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on September 10, 2025 in Kirkby, England.
‘Last season, Isak was arguably the best centre forward in the world, he was just incredible. It was not a surprise that Liverpool wanted him’ Michael Owen on where Alexander Isak will fit into Liverpool’s attack

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Michael Owen has a warning for Liverpool’s title rivals

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Alexander Isak in Liverpool training
‘Mo Salah is one of the best players on the planet, but he’s not nearly as clinical as Isak – the lad has it all’ John Aldridge’s warning to Liverpool’s title rivals

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Reds striker has followed Isak since his Real Sociedad days

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'Eric Cantona was the best penalty taker I faced – Cole Palmer has that same nonchalance' David James on why Palmer's record from the penalty spot is so impressive

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former Manchester City, Liverpool and England goalkeeper James is full of praise for Chelsea star Palmer

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'Cole Palmer reminds me of Frank Lampard – they're dangerous all the time' Former Chelsea man Geremi on what makes Chelsea's current talisman so special

By Ed McCambridge Published

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has developed into one of the world's best attacking midfielders since arriving at Stamford Bridge in 2003

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'I understand why Marco Silva has felt frustrated' Former Fulham star Bobby Zamora on a frustrating summer at Craven Cottage

By Ed McCambridge Published

With Fulham languishing in the bottom half of the table after a tough start, former star Zamora hopes the new signings can help them turn a corner

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'He’s a game changer, and those are invaluable' Former Chelsea man Tony Dorigo on the genius of Cole Palmer

By Ed McCambridge Published

Ex-Blue Dorigo believes Palmer can inspire Chelsea to even greater heights this season

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'Florian Wirtz has to mature quickly, he has to adapt to the pace of the Premier League' Liverpool legend Didi Hamann issues stark warning to young Germany star

By Ed McCambridge Published

Florian Wirtz has struggled to impose himself during games in the opening weeks of his Premier League career

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‘In my first press conference, a journalist asked me how I felt about the fact that none of the fans wanted me there. Fans graffitied 'F*** off, Aldridge' at the training ground’ Liverpool icon John Aldridge recalls the craziest unveiling of his career

By Ed McCambridge Published

Anfield great John Aldridge, who fired Liverpool to a league and FA Cup during his time at the club, recalls his most hostile reception

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'It was like being in Big Brother, you never felt comfortable, it was a bit of an issue for us': The inside story of Sunderland, Netflix and the streaming drama that ended happily ever after

By Ed McCambridge Published

LONG READ After a fall captured in all its miserable detail by Sunderland ’Til I Die, the Black Cats are back in the top tier – FFT looks back on an epic journey, aided by the documentary’s stars

LONG READ
Champions League
Ranked! The 20 greatest Champions League goals of all time

By Steven Chicken last updated

UEFA Champions League The best volleys, back heels and solo stunners ever scored in the Champions League and European Cup

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Ranked! The 10 most expensive British transfers ever

By Ed McCambridge last updated

Alexander Isak became the most expensive British transfer of all time following his £130m move to Liverpool – these are who he beat to top spot

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'To be stabbed in the back by your own chairman is unbelievable' Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank's little-known journey to the top revealed

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Tottenham Hotspur's new boss Thomas Frank almost quit football as a youth coach, then left Brondby when his chairman criticised him online under a pseudonym. Now he’s a Champions League manager…

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'Liverpool could have the most formidable attack in the world' Michael Owen on the impending Anfield arrival of Alexander Isak

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former Liverpool goal-getter Owen is confident Liverpool's new attack can take them up another level this season

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Best football boots 2025

By Lolade Jinadu last updated

BOOTS We review the best football boots in all shapes and sizes, so that we can bring you the definitive list of premier models from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma and more

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