Ryan Dabbs

Ryan Dabbs

Staff writer

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. 

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Best football boots for strikers: The latest ranges for goalscorers from Nike, Adidas and more

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The best football boots for strikers, as worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

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Bryan Robson holds up a scarf as he is unveiled as player-manager of Middlesbrough, May 1994
'Bryan Robson had me at "hello". His stature really appealed to me. I wanted to be a part of where the club was going. It was a great journey to be involved in': How the Manchester United legend managed to convince players to sign for Middlesbrough

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Bryan Robson immediately managed to sign high-profile players when becoming Middlesbrough manager in 1994

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‘There was a time when it was said Xavi and I were incompatible – we proved the opposite. Our connection grew organically, without forcing anything’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta recalls early criticism when playing alongside team-mate

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Xavi formed arguably the best midfield ever, but people were doubtful at the start...

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'Chelsea still had a great team after AVB left. I said, "This is the last chance many of you will get to win the Champions League – seize this opportunity"': Roberto Di Matteo reveals what he said to Blues squad when becoming interim manager in 2012

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Chelsea were motivated from the second Roberto Di Matteo became interim manager, which ultimately yielded success in the Champions League

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Steven Gerrard
‘I thought if I couldn’t become a better player under somebody like Steven Gerrard, I might as well chuck it in. I picked his brains whenever I could’: Ex-Rangers midfielder reveals what it was like playing for Liverpool legend at Ibrox

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Steven Gerrard helped develop the Rangers squad as players were eager to learn from him

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'Cristiano Ronaldo asked me to play at his 35th birthday party, which would have been amazing – it was going to be in Italy, when he was at Juventus. Then COVID happened. I was pretty gutted': BRIT Awards nominee reveals Portuguese superstar's request

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo made a special request for a BRIT Awards nominee to play at his 35th birthday party

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Divock Origi
‘A game like beating Barcelona 4-0 might not happen again, so it lasts forever. It’s one of the greatest comebacks in history – the fans believed in us for every second’: Liverpool cult hero recalls historic 2019 Champions League win

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool beat Barcelona against all odds in 2019 to reach the Champions League final

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DUBLIN, EIRE - FEBRUARY 18: Clinton Morrison of Ireland watches as Gilberto Silva of Brazil is stretchered off injured during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Brazil at Lansdowne Road on February 18, 2004 in Dublin, Eire. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Al-Nassr against Al-Raed in August 2024.
This is how much Cristiano Ronaldo will earn with new Al Nassr contract: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to commit his future to Al Nassr, with his wage now revealed

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Enzo Maresca wants to improve his attack and could look to weaken a fellow top-four rival
Chelsea preparing for blockbuster summer transfer: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea could find themselves embroiled in a high-profile summer transfer saga

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 Quarter-final second leg match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club at Chase Stadium on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to play together for the first time ever as masterplan is revealed

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally play on the same team in a groundbreaking match

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Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard have enjoyed a close-knit relationship at Arsenal
Arsenal to bring Bayern Munich star back to the Premier League: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal are looking to upgrade their squad in their hunt for the Premier League title next term

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London, United Kingdom - April 8: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
'By the time we were back in the bus in London we were all believing that we could come back in the tie. The most word used in the dressing room in the last days is "Remontada"': Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham reveals confidence ahead of Arsenal clash

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Real Madrid will need to beat Arsenal by three goals to simply stay in the Champions League on Wednesday night

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Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 28, 2024 in London, England.
Tottenham to make ambitious move in record-breaking transfer that will usurp Dominic Solanke: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham are looking to break the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke last term

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Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea coaches from the sidelines during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Wrexham at Levi's Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea to replace player Enzo Maresca is 'in love with' as they target European superstar: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Chelsea are willing to lose a favoured player in order to upgrade their squad further

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Chelsea 2025/26 home kit from Footy Headlines
Chelsea home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far

By Ryan Dabbs Last updated

Here's everything we know about the Chelsea home kit for 2025/26 season

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Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
Liverpool make shock Alexis Mac Allister exit plan: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Liverpool are preparing for the summer transfer window, which might include losing Alexis Mac Allister

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reacts at full-time of the Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on 9 March, 2025
Manchester United linked with signing Ederson - right from under noses of Manchester City: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Manchester United are looking to bring in more quality for next season

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WIGAN, ENGLAND - MAY 8: David Whelan, chairman of Wigan Athletic (L), celebrates with manager Paul Jewell, after they went up to the Premiership during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Wigan Athletic and Reading at the JJB Stadium on May 8, 2005 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
‘It’s a cliché, but it really was like telepathy between us. He was intelligent, he was a lethal finisher, and we knew where the other one would be all the time': Championship cult hero highlights relationship with lethal strike partner

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Championship strike partners might be a thing of the past, but 20 years ago one duo hit it off prolifically

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Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) scores a goal. (Photo by liewig christian/Corbis via Getty Images)
‘The second leg at Chelsea will stay with me forever. Luckily, the ball went to the one spot where Petr Cech couldn’t reach it, which was almost miraculous’: Barcelona legend explains 2009 Champions League stunner at Stamford Bridge

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Barcelona shattered Chelsea hearts in the 2009 Champions League semi-final

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Manchester United against Newcastle in January 2008.
‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Jamie Carragher looks on at the end of the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
‘Jamie Carragher called Talksport after I said he was a bottler. It made great radio, but also helped me to see things more from the perspective of the players’: Broadcaster Adrian Durham recalls iconic phone-in from Liverpool legend

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Jamie Carragher and Adrian Durham came to blows on Talksport in 2007

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Chelsea's players celebrate with trophy after their 2-0 victory over Middlesborough in the FA Cup final. (Photo by Christian Liewig/TempSport/Corbis via Getty Images)
'I was nervous before the FA Cup final, but Gullit said, "Don’t worry, lovely boy, we’re going to win!" Boro kept backing off, so I thought, "I’ll have a go here"': Chelsea hero relives 1997 screamer against Middlesbrough

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the 1997 FA Cup final, with one Blues player scoring after just 43 seconds

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PARIS, FRANCE - May 17: Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Henrik Larsson of Barcelona lift the European Cup after winning the UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Arsenal at Stade De France on May 17, 2006 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
‘I have bittersweet memories of beating Arsenal in 2006. Being on the bench in Paris really hurt, as in my view it wasn’t fair, but I didn’t let it bring me down’: Barcelona legend reflects on first Champions League victory

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE One Barcelona legend has "bittersweet" memories of their 2006 win in the Champions League

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4 July 1990 - West Germany v England - FIFA World Cup Semi-Final - Stadio delle Alpi - The West Germany team before the match. (Back Row L-R: Thomas Berthold, Bodo Illgner, Jurgen Kohler, Rudi Voller, Guido Buchwald, Klaus Augenthaler. Front Row L-R: Olaf Thon, Thomas Hassler, Andreas Brehme, Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthaus.) - (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images)
‘I’d never taken a penalty before the Italia 90 semi-final against England, but Peter Shilton was in goal and wasn’t the quickest – it was quite easy to score’: West Germany hero reflects on beating Three Lions in World Cup clash

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE West Germany defeated England on penalties at the 1990 World Cup, with one player taking his first ever spot-kick in the shootout

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