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Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.

Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

David Beckham celebrates after scoring his famous free-kick for England against Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, October 2001.

“As captain, he wasn’t the loudest, he didn’t bark at you, but you’d watch him and think, ‘I need to work harder’. His energy against Greece was ridiculous” Emile Heskey on David Beckham’s leadership

By Joe Mewis Published 24 May 25

EXCLUSIVE Beckham led by example as England skipper, with his iconic 2001 performance against Greece perfectly encapsulating his captaincy style

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David Beckham celebrates after his iconic free-kick against Greece

‘I got invited to a World Cup party at Becks' house – white tie and diamonds was the dress code! I spent most of the time with my lad in the kids’ play tent!’Danny Mills recalls entering the orbit of David Beckham

By Joe Mewis Published 18 May 25

EXCLUSIVE Danny Mills was present to witness David Beckham’s stunning free-kick against Greece and England’s subsequent 2002 World Cup campaign

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David Beckham of Manchester United, October 1996

‘It suited him better to play wide, to allow him to do his creative stuff. I don’t think he initially wanted to play there by choice, but his delivery was deadly’: David Beckham’s early Manchester United days recalled by former team-mate

By Joe Mewis Published 17 May 25

EXCLUSIVE David Beckham had to change position in order to break through at Manchester United

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino raises the FIFA Club World Cup trophy

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

By Joe Mewis Last updated 14 May 25

CLUB WORLD CUP A new, expanded Club World Cup is set to debut in the summer of 2025

CLUB WORLD CUP

Is the England Women's Euro 2025 away kit Nike's most unique design EVER?

By Mark White Published 13 May 25

GEAR The England Women's Euro 2025 away kit has dropped - and it's one of a kind

GEAR

Wow! England women's Euro 2025 home kit showcases Nike's bravest choice EVER

By Mark White Published 13 May 25

GEAR The England women's Euro 2025 home kit has dropped, with Nike going bolder than ever before

GEAR

The Manchester City 2025/26 home kit is out - and this might be the most popular for years

By Ryan Dabbs Published 13 May 25

The Manchester City 2025/26 home kit has dropped, with a distinctive sash look for the first time on a home top

Stories

Leeds United celebrate after winning the EFL Championship in 2024/25

Ranked! The 10 best Championship teams EVER, by points total

By Ryan Dabbs, Matthew Holt Last updated 7 May 25

EFL Two new entries have made the list, following the completion of the 2024/25 campaign

EFL

Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, central England, on May 16, 2021. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Tim Keeton / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'To be honest, as a keeper, you never, ever, ever think that you are actually going to score. The next thing I know, the ball is coming at my face. I flick my head and I fall to the ground' Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson recalls winning goal in 2021

By Ryan Dabbs Published 30 April 25

Liverpool star Alisson became just the sixth goalkeeper in Premier League history to score when he notched against West Brom in 2021

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on from the touchline during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK on 15 March, 2025.

Manchester City want the 'next Neymar' to solve left-wing issues: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published 28 April 25

Manchester City are being linked with a player who has modelled his game on Brazilian superstar Neymar

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Mat Sadler, the manager of Walsall, and the players are applauding the fans after the Sky Bet League 2 match between Walsall and Salford City at the Banks's Stadium in Walsall, on April 1, 2024. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Is this the biggest collapse in EFL history?

By Ryan Dabbs Published 28 April 25

The EFL is often dramatic, but even for its standards 2024/25 has shown a collapse of great magnitude...

Stories

LIVERPOOL - APRIL 12: Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard of Liverpool applaud the fans after the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Liverpool and Fulham on April 12, 2003 at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won the match 2-0. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

'I called my agent after one training session with Owen and Gerrard and said, "There are two boys you should sign if you’re not silly". But he didn’t come!': Ex-Liverpool striker recalls first encounter with star duo in 1997

By Ryan Dabbs Published 27 April 25

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool produced two greats in Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen, but one agent failed to take advantage of their situations

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STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 08: Jan Age Fjoertoft Looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund at Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 8, 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

'The goalkeeper got injured and was stretchered off. I ran over to him saying, "You’re a coward, because you know I’m going to score!" – and I actually did': Ex-Premier League striker reveals on-pitch comment had made to international team-mate

By Ryan Dabbs Published 27 April 25

EXCLUSIVE A former Premier League striker reveals what he said to his international team-mate as he went off injured

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‘There’s a reason why players buy into what Sean Dyche wants – not just starters, the squad. There’s an art to that. His man-management is incredible’: Ex-Burnley star reveals how English manager gets everyone pulling in same direction

By Ryan Dabbs Published 27 April 25

EXCLUSIVE Sean Dyche has had his management secrets revealed by one of his former Burnley players

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The press conference for new Middlesbrough signing striker Jan Aage Fjortoft, 23rd March 1995. (Photo by Stephen Elliott/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

'I was stood in the shower with shampoo in my eyes when the secretary came into the dressing room and shouted, "We’ve agreed to sell you"': Ex-Premier League striker recalls finding out about key transfer

By Ryan Dabbs Published 26 April 25

EXCLUSIVE One former Premier League star found out he was moving to the top flight while in the showers...

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Mark Wright (right) and John Barnes with fellow Liverpool team mates on the pitch at Wembley before the start of the 1996 FA Cup final against Manchester United 11th May 1996. (Photo by Eddie Barford/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

'The ’90s is when football changed – overnight, we went from people who play football to superstars. I didn’t like being called the Spice Boys, though': Ex-Liverpool star reflects on major cultural shift in the sport

By Ryan Dabbs Published 26 April 25

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool were at the forefront of the cultural shift in football in the 1990s

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