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
Crystal Palace are betting on a squad evolution to maintain their trophy run
Crystal Palace have hit silverware twice in two years, but losing their …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's title defense begins with a clear message to the league
Celtic kick off their 2026-27 Premiership campaign against Dundee today. Brendan Rodgers …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic’s defensive discipline is the real story behind their title defense
Celtic’s defensive unit allowed just 0.57 goals per game last year; repeating …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace signal intent with Molly Bartrip capture
Crystal Palace have added veteran defender Molly Bartrip to their roster, a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rafael Leao's Milan future remains in the balance
Fenerbahce is readying an improved bid for Rafael Leao, but AC Milan …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United WSL manager search hits snag amid fitness and squad resets
Manchester United Women are targeting a head coach who prioritizes sports science …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
USMNT fans are losing their minds over Mauricio Pochettino's new deal
USMNT fans are completely split after Mauricio Pochettino locked down a new …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United are betting on Yoro to fix a broken backline
Leny Yoro is talking titles, but the underlying data suggests United remains …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea's summer fire sale is officially in full swing
Chelsea's squad is being picked apart by rivals, with Mudryk, Arsenal's interest, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
United delusions and the great mid-table identity crisis
Leny Yoro is talking titles, Bournemouth is playing roulette with managers, and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea’s gamble on set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee
Chelsea’s addition of Austin MacPhee to the coaching staff is a pointed …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa hunting Barcelona's Marc Bernal is the perfect transfer chaos
Unai Emery's Aston Villa is chasing Barcelona's Marc Bernal, and it's the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's move for Guimaraes shows they are still missing a final piece
Arsenal's failed bid for Bruno Guimaraes signals a lack of tactical evolution …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hearts' appeal strategy is a distraction from their tactical fragility
Hearts' focus on the Findlay red card appeal is a classic case …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim has a massive personnel problem at AC Milan
Ruben Amorim has eight midfielders for two spots at AC Milan. Something …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's LASK draw is a tactical nightmare waiting to happen
Celtic drawing Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-offs isn't the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham must brace for impact as Atletico and Inter target Cristian Romero
With Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan circling Cristian Romero, Tottenham face a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Transfer Market Logic: Why Clubs Are Holding Firm in August 2026
The summer window is entering its final, chaotic phase as clubs pivot …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA in turmoil as Wales and England abandon Gianni Infantino
Gianni Infantino is facing a major revolt as the Football Association of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Newcastle's gamble on Hornicek is a massive overpay
Newcastle United dropped £25.7m on Lukas Hornicek, but the numbers don't justify …
2 months, 3 weeks ago