
Ed McCambridge
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 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

‘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

'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

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?

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

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

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

'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

‘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

'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

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

‘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

"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

‘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

‘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

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

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

‘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...

'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

"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

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

‘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

‘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
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