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
Michael O'Neill's youth movement is ahead of schedule, but flaws remain
Northern Ireland sit top of their Nations League group unbeaten, yet a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Willian scored once in 37 Arsenal games—the numbers explain why
Willian's career-best statistical season under Frank Lampard makes his collapse to 1 …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Liverpool pay price for thin squad depth after Vivien Endemann injury
Vivien Endemann's absence due to an attacking injury left Liverpool lacking creativity …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Arsenal's crisis deepens while London City redefine WSL pressing
Renée Slegers faces severe pressure as Arsenal fall 10 points off the …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Northern Ireland Turning Into 2004 Chelsea Is Peak Nations League
Michael O'Neill has built a green brick wall out of EFL teenagers, …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Jude Bellingham is already running world football and Real Madrid knows it
Jude Bellingham's sensational four-goal-involvement display in Rijeka and an impending €30m-a-year Real …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Ireland's wild international week is spinning completely out of control
From aborted press conferences in Serbia to airplane brawls and dressing room …
3 weeks ago
Wales beat Norway but the pub debate over Craig Bellamy rages on
Wales finally ended their six-game winless run against Norway, but fan debates …
3 weeks ago
Chiesa ready for Liverpool exit as Serie A trio prepare January moves
Federico Chiesa is targeting a January exit from Liverpool as Inter Milan, …
3 weeks ago
Inside Tottenham's £300m nightmare and Roberto De Zerbi's fight for survival
Spurs sit rock-bottom of the Premier League after spending £300m on ten …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Jurgen Klopp called out AfD idiocy, but Germany's pitch problems are real
Jurgen Klopp took on far-right AfD critics with trademark fire, but his …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
The Financial Enron of Football: Inside Manchester City's Sham Verdict & Legal Reckoning
An exhaustive investigative breakdown of the Independent Commission's damning verdict against Manchester …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Northern Ireland's 0-0 draw with Hungary has fans split down the middle
Northern Ireland dominated Hungary at a packed Windsor Park but had to …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Billy Meredith's £10 bribe launched Manchester United's original dynasty
In 1906, Manchester City collapsed under an illegal wage scandal. Banned winger …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Northern Ireland are building a defensive fortress under Michael O'Neill
Northern Ireland have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 10 home …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Man United's rumoured £142m raid on Man City faces a harsh reality check
Evaluating pundit claims of a £142m double swoop for Gianluigi Donnarumma and …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Erling Haaland to Arsenal is noise, but Man City's verdict alters 2027
Erling Haaland to Arsenal remains social media chatter, but City's legal trouble …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Mallorca keeper Ivan Cuellar in hospital after freak training ground collapse
Mallorca goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar was rushed to hospital after dining room decor …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
England need control in Prague as Thomas Tuchel's defensive flaws pile up
After a chaotic 3-2 defeat to Spain, Thomas Tuchel takes a depleted …
3 weeks, 4 days agoSébastien Pocognoli is right to unleash a happy Billy Gilmour
Sébastien Pocognoli wants Billy Gilmour to play with a smile, but unlocking …
3 weeks, 4 days ago