30 BEST BRITISH PLAYERS ABROAD

WELCOME

If there were ever any doubts about Harry

DEAN SAUNDERS

“At Galatasaray, they slit a goat’s throat in front of us, then handed everyone a cup of blood. I said to Brad Friedel, ‘What’s going on?’”

UPFRONT

This month, we begin with a look back at the incredible life of the great Sir Bobby Charlton

GAMES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

“TO LIFT THE FA CUP AT WEMBLEY AND

JULES BREACH

The TNT Sports presenter explains why Chelsea and Poch are a perfect match

THE ULTIMATE QUIZ

Test yourself with our teasers, featuring puzzlers on butchers, shootout records and Olympic champions

MEANWHILE IN…

...Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr fans created a banner for their star man: Javier Hernandez?!

THE DEBATE

Would you be in favour of scrapping VAR completely?

MY FOOTBALL

The commentator pairs Zizou with Paul Barnes and recalls accidentally kicking a croaked seagull...

S4C: THE LAST SAVIOUR FROM MORE PAY TV

Senior staff writer Chris Flanagan on subscription overload

Will Kommen HERR HARRY

After 19 years at Spurs, Harry Kane finally flew the nest this summer in search of silverware at Bayern Munich. He exclusively tells FFT why German football has given him goosebumps, and why Champions League glory is in his sights

HARRY KANE THE KING OF ADAPTABILITY

FFT’s tactical guru Adam Clery explains why the England striker needed little time to settle in at Bayern Munich

“MICHEL PLATINI SAID THAT IF GLENN HODDLE AND I HAD BEEN FRENCH, WE WOULD HAVE BOTH EARNED 100 CAPS”

From sausage seasoner to European Cup finalist with Marseille, Chris Waddle went from obscure factory worker to football’s elite. He tells FFT how, via backheels, ballads and a ballistic Jack Charlton

“WHERE’S GENGHIS KHAN WHEN WE NEED HIM?”

Not even Mongolia’s great warlord could have stopped the Blue Wolves being one of of the first sides knocked out of the 2026 World Cup. FFT were in Ulaanbaatar to see it – once a coach in the country, Paul Watson discovered why their hopes were dashed, via Bayangol, Blatter and Barnet

"AT FIRST, I DIDN’T REALISE MY GOAL AGAINST ENGLAND ONLY TOOK EIGHT SECONDS. IT MADE ME AN IDOL IN SAN MARINO – AND SCOTLAND…

Three decades ago, Davide Gualtieri wrote his name into history by delivering the final insult to England’s wretched qualifying campaign for the 1994 World Cup. In his own words, he shares how that goal from kick-off changed his life...

GRETnA: A MARRIAGE THAT WEnT WROnG

The Scottish border town beloved by elopers witnessed three consecutive promotions to the top flight and UEFA Cup qualification, but by 2008 the Anvils suffered the early death of their benefactor – as the club was liquidated

SON HEUNG-MIN’S TRANSFORMATION IN THE ‘NEW’ TOTTENHAM

Who knew life after Harry Kane would be so chirpy for Spurs? FFT’s tactical guru reveals how their South Korean star’s role under ‘Big Ange’ worked wonders in the North London derby...

HOW KLOPP MAKES LIVERPOOL SO POTEnT AFTER A DISMISSAL

The Reds have found themselves a man (or two) down this season yet still continued to ask questions of the opposition. How? Let our analytical expert explain their tactical tweaks

SEAN LONGSTAFF’S IMPORTANCE TO NEWCASTLE UNITED

Big names are flocking to St James’ Park, but it’s a familiar one who’s thriving in the Magpies’ midfield. FFT’s resident Geordie outlines why the local lad’s adaptability means he’s a key cog

MY PERFECT XI NUNO GOMES

The former Portugal and Benfica forward selects a side full of Seleção heroes with a pair of Ballon d’Or winners leading the line. Not bad, then...

ADAM LE FONDRE

The veteran Hibs poacher on scoring in each of the top four English leagues, Bolton’s great escape and happy days with Reading

STILL CHASING THAT HIGH

After quitting football in 2017, ex-Watford, Millwall and Sheffield United striker Darius Henderson took up mountaineering – now he wants to conquer Everest

BEST & WORST HUDDERSFIELD TOWN

Lifelong Terrier Marcus Middleton looks back at Wembley delirium, Mooy magic and Felix Magath’s tea boy

PEARSON’S REVENGE

Dismissed by Bristol City, Big Nige is now ready to go on the rampage with Big Sam and Brucey – as wrestlers?!

SHRIMPERS SALVATION

Southend fans feared for the mismanaged club’s existence in October, but a late takeover bid gave them hope

“AL-QAEDA BOMBED RIYADH WHILE I WAS OUT PLAYInG CHESS WITH A SAUDI ROYAL"

The former Manchester United flanker recalls bust-ups with Alex Ferguson and being threatened by Uzbeki gangsters…

“I REACHED OUT TO AARON RAMSEY BUT HE DIDN’T WANT TO TALK. I HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THAT – HE HAD THE HORRIFIC INJURY, NOT ME”

The ex-Stoke defender opens up about rollickings from Tony Pulis – and why he wishes he’d never received an England cap

“I GOT A BAD BACTERIAL INFECTION – THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THEY CON SIDERED AMPUTATING MY FOOT”

The Danish goal-getter on Bosmans, balling with Paul Merson and Boro’s anti-treble…

THE MIXTURE

THE BEST OF FOOTBALL