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

David Beckham is inconsolable after England's World Cup 2002 exit at the hands of Brazil
'David Beckham was desperate to play in my squad, but I didn't want to bring him along and waste the FA’s money: I had to pick the strongest players': Great Britain coach reflects on Becks snub as 'one of the toughest decisions' of his career

By Ed McCambridge Published

David Beckham was a loyal servant for his country - but his international career was blemished by one high-profile omission

Interviews
‘Big Sam gets a bad rap as a bit of a dinosaur, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. He was ahead of the curve on many things – I loved playing for him’: Ex-Bolton star sets record straight on Allardyce

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Sam Allardyce is often ridiculed for his tactics - but one of his former Bolton players has hit back at those claims

Stories
UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 29: FUSSBALL: englische Liga NEWCASTLE UNITED 29.10.94, Trainer Kevin KEEGAN (Photo by Mark Sandten/Bongarts/Getty Images)
'Newcastle’s players didn’t see Keegan’s meltdown as negative. He wore his heart on his sleeve and couldn’t hide that – we absolutely loved him for it': Former Magpie discusses infamous 1996 "I would love it" rant

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Newcastle were just two games away from the Premier League title when Keegan delivered his impassioned speech live on TV

Stories
Thomas Tuchel: England manager
Thomas Tuchel at England: What to expect tactically, culturally… and from his fiery personality

By Matthew Holt Published

Thomas Tuchel is England manager: what will the German coach offer up this time?

Stories
Best managers in the world
Ranked! The 50 best managers in the world right now

By Mark White Published

The best managers in the world, from club to country, big clubs to small, and everyone in between

Lists
FourFourTwo's best team ever
FourFourTwo's best team ever: Our ultimate XI of the last 30 years

By Mark White Published

Presenting the greatest team ever of FourFourTwo's lifetime: an XI who have defined the past 30 years of football

Stories
Prostate United
Prostate United: An interview with the founder and how it all started

By Ed McCambridge Published

Ross Burbeary, co-founder of Prostate United, reveals how a conversation in a medical room has led to more than £500,000 worth of donations to Prostate Cancer UK

Stories
Johan Neeskens of the Netherlands, 1974
'We didn't win, but beautiful football was our legacy': the late Johan Neeskens in one of his last-ever interviews - on Total Football, Johan Cruyff and heartbreak in 1974

By Ed McCambridge Published

Earlier this year, FourFourTwo spoke to Johan Neeskens for a feature on Holland's great 1974 side, not knowing it would be one of the final interviews

Stories
PORTO, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 03: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Porto and Manchester United at Estadio do Dragao on October 03, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
‘I reckon it was 50-50, Erik ten Hag staying or going. The spine has to be stronger’: Manchester United legend offers verdict on manager situation

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been under massive pressure for months - not just a few weeks - according to one club legend

Stories
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold
'If Trent Alexander-Arnold wanted to stay at Liverpool he'd have signed a new deal by now' Anfield legend believes the defender will leave the club

By Ed McCambridge Published

Exclusive Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes Alexander-Arnold has already chosen his next club

Exclusive
Ranked! The 100 best FIFA Songs Ever
Ranked! The 100 best FIFA songs EVER: the greatest tunes from the FIFA and EA Sports FC games of all time

By Ed McCambridge Published

The best FIFA songs ever: these are the bangers from three decades of FIFA and EA Sports FC that we still can't get enough of

Lists
Real Madrid's jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Osasuna in LaLiga in October 2023.
‘Bellingham has developed that big-game energy, that swagger, that attitude at Real Madrid and belongs with the best players in the world – he’s incredible’ Former Ballon d'Or winner talks Jude

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Former England and Real Madrid player Michael Owen believes Real Madrid have turned Bellingham into a world beater

EXCLUSIVE
David Bentley
"If I do regret anything, it's that..." – David Bentley reveals the only thing he wished he'd done differently during his playing career

By Ed McCambridge Published

Former Arsenal, Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur winger Bentley was known for his off-field antics as much as his brilliant right foot

Interviews
Prostate United promotional image showing people in football shirts cycling and running
Represent your club – Join Prostate United this season

By Ed McCambridge Published

Sponsored

Club staff, fans and media fundraisers urged to take on football’s biggest grassroots challenge in October to stop prostate cancer claiming the lives of a dad, brother, partner or best mate every 45 minutes

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid lifts the UEFA Champions League Trophy after his team's victory the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
‘To sign off with my fifth Champions League title with Real Madrid in my last game in club football was a fairytale ending – I couldn’t put it any other way’: Toni Kroos reflects on trophy-laden career

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Toni Kroos retired from football at the end of the 2023/24 season - and FFT spoke to the German about his illustrious career

EXCLUSIVE
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
‘I see a lot of myself in Ollie Watkins. He’s a creator, dribbler and finisher, and he’s shown that he can be trusted consistently. That’s what the top players do’: Premier League legend has high praise for Aston Villa striker

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Ollie Watkins has received some acclaim from a Premier League legend - even earning a comparison in playing style

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Manchester City squad for 2024/25 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrate after scoring his 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Manchester City squad for 2024/25: Pep Guardiola's full team for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup

By Ed McCambridge Last updated

The Manchester City squad for 2024/25 are still the team to beat

Stories
AFC Bournemouth squad for 2024/25 LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Lewis Cook of Bournemouth celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2 with team-mates Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on August 31, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Bournemouth squad for 2024/25: Andoni Iraola's full team for the Premier League and FA Cup

By Ed McCambridge Last updated

The Bournemouth squad for 2024/25 is looking to build on an encouraging first season under Andoni Iraola

Stories
1 Nov 1997: Paulo Wanchope of Derby County celebrates a goal during the FA Carling Premiership match against Arsenal at Pride Park in Derby, England. Derby County won the match 3-0. \ Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport
‘Jim Smith let me pick the bus music en route to my Derby debut against Manchester United – we arrived at Old Trafford to the sound of salsa!’: Premier League cult hero recalls arriving in England

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arriving at Manchester United playing salsa music is unconventional - but a debut Premier League goal suggests things worked pretty well...

Stories
Endrick Real Madrid attacker recieves praise Neymar Ronaldinho Ronaldo
'Endrick is special - he belongs to that group of super-talented players that Brazil has produced in the past: Neymar, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo': Real Madrid wonderkid receives high praise

By Felipe Rocha, Ed McCambridge Published

Endrick has been compared to three Brazil greats - in a serious vote of confidence

Stories
Endrick celebrating a goal on his Real Madrid La Liga debut
"Endrick's quality is unquestionable - Rodrygo may look to move away from Real Madrid. That's another question that might be answered soon..." Brazilian star reveals exclusively to FourFourTwo the high hopes on Real Madrid's newest Galactico

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE World Cup winner Kleberson chats to FourFourTwo about Real Madrid's dazzling Brazilian trio, and whether they can all play together alongside Kylian Mbappe

EXCLUSIVE
Arsenal
Every Premier League club's coolest sponsor

By Ed McCambridge, Mark White, Steven Chicken Published

Sorting the Coors from the Carlsberg, let’s run through the best brands to ever appear on your side’s jersey

Lists
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: (THE SUN OUT) (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE: MINIMUM FEES APPLY. 150GBP OR LOCAL EQUIVALENT, PER IMAGE) Kenny Dalglish the new manager of Liverpool poses in the dressing room before a press conference at Anfield on January 10, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
‘I went to Kenny Dalglish’s house to discuss Liverpool move – it was ridiculous, an honour and a privilege’: Former Reds midfielder recalls signing for legendary Scotsman

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE The presence of Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool helped persuade a Reds transfer target to join the club in 2011

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at King Power Stadium on August 19, 2024 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
‘Spurs were gung-ho and it reminded me of the Ossie Ardiles team I played in. I can’t wait for another season of Angeball – let’s see where it takes us’: Tottenham legend anticipates exciting 2024/25

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham are expected to have another exciting season under Ange Postecoglou this season

Stories
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Rangers' Ross McCausland celebrates with Cyriel Dessers as he scores to make it 2-0 during a Premier Sports Cup last sixteen match between Rangers and St Johnstone at Hampden Park, on August 17, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images) Celtic
‘I’ll be brutally honest – both Rangers and Celtic are very average sides’: Scottish hero unenamoured with pre-eminent SPFL duo

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE The quality of Celtic and Rangers has been discussed by a Scottish legend - and it's not the most complimentary

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