Alex Cooper
Football Reporter
Alex Cooper reports on football from the grassroots to the elite, covering breaking transfer news, injury updates and match results across the top European leagues and international tournaments.
Articles by Alex Cooper
Derek McInnes has an Ibrox dilemma and Martin O'Neill smells blood
A sharp tactical preview of the Scottish Premiership weekend: Rangers wrestle with …
1 day, 4 hours ago
Rangers hit by squad illness ahead of St Johnstone clash
A sickness bug has hit the Rangers squad ahead of Saturday's match …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Michael Carrick is right about Bruno Fernandes and the Man United armband
Michael Carrick is right to pour cold water on INEOS stripping Bruno …
1 day, 6 hours ago
Sunderland are running out of time before Leeds arrive
Sunderland's frustrating 1-1 draw at Lech Poznan exposed serious structural flaws before …
1 day, 17 hours ago
Hearts face a defining European trip to Thun with survival on the line
With only one point from two matches and Harry Milne sidelined, Hearts …
2 days ago
Como exposed Michael Carrick, and Bruno Fernandes knows it
A 4-1 thumping by Como and an open dressing room revolt leave …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Bruno Guimarães breaks silence on £75m Arsenal move and Newcastle exit
Bruno Guimarães opens up on his £75m move to Arsenal, Newcastle's summer …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Top 10: Top Moments from St Louis City's Historic US Open Cup Final Triumph
St Louis City edged the Columbus Crew 5-4 on penalties to capture …
2 days, 15 hours ago
Harry Kane just ended the Ballon d'Or debate against Arsenal
Harry Kane's tactical masterclass in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal delivered …
2 days, 17 hours ago
Arsenal really tried for Vinicius Jr, but it was always Real Madrid
Inside Arsenal's aggressive summer approach for Vinicius Jr, why the deal collapsed, …
3 days ago
Why Man City's perfect start faces its first real test at Villa Park
Manchester City head to Villa Park with a 100% league record, but …
3 days, 6 hours ago
Liverpool look thrilling under Iraola, but their defense is a massive worry
Alexis Mac Allister's brace against Valencia highlights Liverpool's attacking bite under Andoni …
3 days, 9 hours ago
Why Man City's owners must be forced out after 114 guilty charges
Manchester City were found guilty on 114 financial charges. Standard points penalties …
3 days, 15 hours ago
Howard Webb backs Botman escape but PGMOL logic leaves fans baffled
Howard Webb backed the decision to spare Sven Botman a red card …
4 days, 4 hours ago
Forget the 48-Team Hype: Only Two Nations Can Actually Win the 2026 World Cup
Spain and France are operating on a higher tactical plane while Brazil …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Sebastien Pocognoli is running out of time to fix Scotland's broken system
Four games into Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland reign, high-pressing promises have collapsed into …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Why Marie-Louise Eta's 4-3-3 shift is working at Union Berlin
Tactical analysis of Marie-Louise Eta's transition at Union Berlin, examining how her …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Max Dowman suffers Arsenal injury scare on England duty
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman withdrew from England U19 duty with a contact …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Beckham, Ronaldo, and 90 years of October 6 football madness
From David Beckham's 93rd-minute free-kick to Ronaldo's Madrid explosion and the birth …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Man City fans are fighting the entire internet after their guilty verdict
Following Manchester City's guilty verdict on major Premier League charges, City fans …
2 weeks, 4 days ago