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Why Chelsea wanted Liam Rosenior so badly

A week after announcing the departure of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have replaced him with Strasbourg's Liam Rosenior. Although still relatively early in his managerial career, he's already carved out a reputation for being a great tactical manager, and one of the rising stars in the game. Adam Clery looks at…

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I’m in a toxic relationship with Newcastle United – and I’m breaking up with Eddie Howe... maybe

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN: Adam Clery loves Eddie Howe like only a fan in a toxic relationship can – but even he wonders if Newcastle need a shake-up

The Independent UK

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN: The order Xabi Alonso demanded at Real Madrid seemingly turned stars into toddlers – but he’s still the most wanted manager in Europe, says Adam Clery in the latest ACFC newsletter

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Football really wants to be darts right now – but darts still wishes it was pro wrestling

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN: The theatrics of Luke Littler’s meteoric rise in darts has football green with envy – but the game is taking cues from an entirely different playbook, says Adam Clery in the latest ACFC newsletter

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Someone call the police! Scott McTominay just got robbed at the Sports Personality of the Year awards

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN: Scott McTominay has spent the year reinventing himself as a continental midfield maestro, only to have Rory McIlroy swipe Sports Personality of the Year right from under his nose, says Adam Clery in the latest ACFC newsletter

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery land top prizes at FSA Awards 2025

The Independent’s Chief Football Writer and The Adam Clery Football Channel were recognised at a London ceremony, with England and Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Alessia Russo also picking up prizes

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Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN : The latest Adam Clery Football Column newsletter breaks down why Phil Foden thrives at Manchester City but has struggled to make an impact for England

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Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

THE ADAM CLERY FOOTBALL COLUMN: The latest Adam Clery Football Column newsletter breaks down the former Everton manager’s immediate impact at Nottingham Forest and his tactical masterstrokes following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou

The Independent UK

How Martin Zubimendi can transform Arsenal’s midfield

Adam Clery breaks down how the Real Sociedad midfielder could bring an added edge to Arsenal’s squad

The Independent UK

Arsenal greats Ray Parlour and Paul Merson join Jules Breach for FourFourTwo's 30th anniversary event in London

It's three decades since FFT began in 1994, so we had a special evening to celebrate, hosted by Classic Football Shirts, with drinks sponsored by Guinness

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FourFourTwo's Euro 2024 predictions revisited: One FFT team member almost predicted the whole thing

In our Euro 2024 predictions a month ago, the FourFourTwo team came up with some bold takes – and some fared better than others

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Euro 2024 predictions: Our football experts tell you what will happen this summer

FourFourTwo's Euro 2024 predictions, including winners, losers, top goalscorers and scapegoats. Are you ready for it?

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FourFourTwo writers pick their Euro 2024 England squads and first XI for the first game

The countdown to the Euro 2024 England squad is on, as our esteemed team make their picks for Gareth Southgate's group

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In the mag: Awards! We celebrate the players, managers and cyborgs who dominated 2023! PLUS McTominay! Winterburn! Samways and MORE!

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 7 December

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Chelsea facing points deduction: Here's why fans should be worried

Chelsea are staring down the barrel of a points deduction: Here's FourFourTwo's Adam Clery to break down the situation

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Why England CAN win the Women's World Cup 2023 - despite missing key players

England might have some big names missing as they head to the Women's World Cup 2023, but that shouldn't stop them from dreaming

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Ilkay Gundogan has a secret clause that would let him REJOIN Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan has departed Manchester City after winning a Treble… but could return to the club, thanks to a new clause

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Why Ange Postecoglou could be the perfect manager for Tottenham

Tottenham have hired Ange Postecoglou – now FFT's Adam Clery explains why that could be such an inspired decision

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FourFourTwo's End of Season Awards: The winners and losers from a long old season

It's the end of season awards – and no, we've not given everything to Erling Haaland!

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WATCH: Why Liverpool can't afford NOT to buy Jude Bellingham

Liverpool have cooled interest in Jude Bellingham – but as FFT's Adam Clery explains, he could solve every issue in their team right now

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Watch: What really happened between Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane

Bayern Munich pair Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane fell out during the loss against Manchester City, with the Senegalese smacking his team-mate

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WATCH: Why this Manchester City team might be Pep Guardiola's best one EVER

Manchester City have one foot firmly in the Champions League Semi-Finals after a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich – but this version of the team is something

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WATCH: How Leeds United spent £40 MILLION on a player they didn't want

Leeds United are having to pay £40 million for Jean-Kevin Augustin – a player who made three substitute appearances in the Championship… but, why?

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WATCH: Why Graham Potter failed at Chelsea

Chelsea have sacked Graham Potter: so where did it all go wrong? FFT's Adam Clery takes a closer look at why this was doomed from the very beginning

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WATCH: Jude Bellingham is the complete midfielder, playing three positions at the same time

Bellingham has shone for both England and Borussia Dortmund, and it's little wonder when exploring his abilities all over the pitch

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