Ryan Dabbs
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
![Reading lift the Championship trophy in 2006](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3UGSdPt5W9fMHLhzkd6vh8-320-80.jpg)
Ranked! The 10 best Championship teams EVER, by points total
By Ryan Dabbs published
EFL Leicester City could fight their way onto this Championship list if they reach 100 points - but who remains ahead of them?
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino looks dejected after defeat to Wolves in December 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpgPrLkyshhw4qxcbumhq3-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea 'make contact' for Mauricio Pochettino replacement, as Blues explore alternative options: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea are in the market for a new manager ahead of the 2024/25 season, after growing impatient with Mauricio Pochettino
![Gary Neville during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on August 11, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Waui6JuFpEgXinTduEcbmV-320-80.jpg)
Gary Neville makes shock admission about Arsenal in Premier League title race
By Ryan Dabbs published
Gary Neville has made a prediction that could shock Arsenal fans in their Premier League title battle with Manchester City
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in August 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PrXdEm9fdviRxwAF82jks5-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool make key transfer decision ahead of new manager's arrival: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool have started planning for next season and life after Jurgen Klopp
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the Gunners' Premier League game at Wolves in April 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nP5crKYHiMKcN57jd2Nr7X-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal make contact for European wonderkid, in serious show of strength: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal are looking to add some young talent to their squad in the summer
![Manchester United crest as Antony and Chelsea winger Cole Palmer watch on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBW58NCfgj8Jqmp9oVcbyV-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United to make stunning move for Antony upgrade - and Cole Palmer might have just boosted Red Devils' chances: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit for one star winger - thanks to Cole Palmer
![Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 07, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3k8D7xeo7y5v98JuGLpPzK-320-80.jpg)
Tottenham to cash in on £60m man - as Ange Postecoglou targets squad rebuild: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for an expensive first team star, as the club prepares for European football next term
![Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rva7Uiiz6Fmc4wCcLwMa56-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United to take advantage of Premier League rival's financial difficulties and steal star player: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United are hoping one side's misfortune is their gain in the transfer window
![Ange Postecoglou on the touchline against Manchester City](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/duCq4KmU2K8hX9xjM7hWLh-320-80.jpg)
Tottenham to offer ambitious swap deal for star European forward: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham are preparing an audacious swoop for one forward impressing across Europe this term
![Adidas Predator 94](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqKjq4ABcboNseS75ZbYF4-320-80.jpg)
Adidas to re-release original Predator, 30 years after iconic '100% legal, 0% fair' campaign
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Adidas Predator 94 is an iconic boot from the history of football, and it's set to be available once more
![Sky Sports TV pundit Jamie Carragher during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur at City Ground on December 15, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqXp2u8HjEjrBh3ktMznzm-320-80.jpg)
Jamie Carragher tips Liverpool to sell Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez - with Reds set for ruthless decisions under new boss
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool suffered against Everton on Wednesday, and now Jamie Carragher believes that Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez's time at the club is up
![Chris WIlder manager of Sheffield United dejected during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Sheffield United at Gtech Community Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by SportImage/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p393SiRR8PXvWjsV7WiQrG-320-80.jpg)
Sheffield United on course to set ridiculous Premier League record - having already secured one unwanted achievement
By Ryan Dabbs published
Sheffield United could go down as the worst team in Premier League history - with them having already set a terrible record and on course for another
![Slovenia Euro 2024 kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U89WsktuWtvTqCojTZqCqQ-320-80.jpg)
The Slovenia Euro 2024 home kit has been released by Nike, with an interesting design element added
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Slovenia Euro 2024 home kit is based on a template, but it at least has something bespoke to the nation
![Slovenia Euro 2024 away kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MaMh79zL4k9q6SY9K7nkg-320-80.jpg)
The Slovenia Euro 2024 away kit is out, and Nike is going to divide opinion with its choices
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Slovenia Euro 2024 away kit will be loved by some and hated by others
![Slovakia Euro 2024 away kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P4MdKwWrq8GZKPYWpHJnNM-320-80.jpg)
The Slovakia Euro 2024 away shirt is out - and it's extremely boring
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Slovakia Euro 2024 away shirt isn't going to stand out at all in Germany, with Nike playing it super safe
![Slovakia Euro 2024 home kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aAXzWuh3bs8TGYKdQX5qBD-320-80.jpg)
The Slovakia Euro 2024 home kit is out, but it's just a template Nike design
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Slovakia Euro 2024 home kit isn't bespoke, with Nike opting for a lazy approach ahead of the tournament
![Liverpool Adidas contract sign form 2025](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AHDh7kFCPQUZZEMeFWnXp7-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool to make Adidas switch from 2025 - but new deal 'falls well short' of Manchester United's record contract
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are to switch from Nike to Adidas in 2025 as part of a huge new deal - though Manchester United's still dwarves their rivals
![Pablo Ceppelini hit by knife thrown during Colombian match](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46EvE7os3q6EopxtJ5MGo7-320-80.jpg)
Ugly scenes in Colombia as player hit by KNIFE thrown during derby match, drawing blood
By Ryan Dabbs published
Pablo Ceppelini was hit by a knife thrown from the stands during a match in Colombia on Monday
![A detailed view of the Bayern Munich club badge on a corner flag prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern Munchen and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2iAmgyRwMzdyLEcamZ46C4-320-80.jpg)
Bayern Munich planning bizarre approach for Manchester United flop - as part of long-term goal of securing Jurgen Klopp: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Bayern Munich are looking at an unconventional summer, as they make long-term plans to make Jurgen Klopp their new manager
![Thiago Alcantara of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage on August 06, 2022 in London, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tgFWArfGUtEXNxgEdXiX53-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool to replace Thiago Alcantara with 'important player' impressing the club's hierarchy: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool are going to move on Thiago Alcantara in the summer, and they've already sorted his replacement
![West Ham United target Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town at Molineux on August 02, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iyaq2Ns4f26nZ8w6hFwBXP-320-80.jpg)
West Ham report: Former Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui spotted flying from Madrid to London - with Spaniard a 'serious contender'
By Ryan Dabbs published
West Ham could be set to replace David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui, formerly of Real Madrid
![Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYMyKsqC3bmoPV6rnpHvT6-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal to make stunning move for defensive rock with great 'speed and strength': report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal want to add some defensive steel to their backline in the upcoming summer transfer window
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during the Carabao Cup final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RKAqZbms6nNn5JHJ7J4s3P-320-80.jpg)
'The way they wanted to do things was in a very wrong way': Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino not happy with his players' actions
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea players angered Mauricio Pochettino with the way they acted against Everton on Monday
![A detailed view of the FA Cup trophy ahead of Ipswich Town versus Maidstone United in January 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r8T7AmiNwx8fedmMvdRZzc-320-80.jpg)
FA Cup replays being scrapped is 'much better', according to Premier League manager - in clear insult to lower-league sides
By Ryan Dabbs published
FA Cup replays are a thing of the past. For the Premier League, this is a brilliant thing - for the rest of the rabble, it's an unmitigated disaster