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
FIFA's financial gamble creates high risks for player health
FIFA's aggressive sales pitch for more tournaments ignores the skyrocketing injury rates, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Newcastle's move to Matthias Jaissle carries massive risk
Newcastle’s transition to Matthias Jaissle involves a tactical shift that risks a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea transfer policy hits a wall with the latest squad management move
Chelsea is finally signing players over 26, but the data suggests it's …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rio Ngumoha's tactical evolution signals a busy end to Liverpool's window
Analyzing Rio Ngumoha's positional shift in New York and what it signals …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle as Matthias Jaissle prepares to take over St James' Park
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United with immediate effect as former Red …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLiverpool chasing Barcola is a classic case of transfer window amnesia
Jamie Carragher is right—Liverpool chasing expensive wingers while the midfield crumbles is …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLiverpool and Newcastle are playing a dangerous game of musical chairs
The summer transfer market is a dumpster fire of bad rumors, and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Wrexham clash in New York pre-season test
Andoni Iraola takes his Liverpool side to New York to face Wrexham …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool are gambling their entire tactical identity on Bradley Barcola
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola signals a radical tactical shift toward vertical, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Liverpool's aggressive move for Bradley Barcola looks like a massive gamble
Liverpool are lining up a massive bid for PSG's Bradley Barcola, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over the Vinicius Jr and Barcola rumors
Arsenal fans are split down the middle as rumors link the club …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
De Zerbi is playing a dangerous game with Djed Spence
Roberto de Zerbi is trying to keep Djed Spence at Tottenham, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe is out at Newcastle and Matthias Jaissle is a massive mistake waiting to happen
Eddie Howe's five-year stint at St James' Park has ended. With Matthias …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola has Liverpool playing faster than expected
Andoni Iraola is implementing a distinct tactical shift at Liverpool, but finishing …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWhy Michael Cox’s 'The Mixer' Might Actually Make You Smarter About Tactics
If you spend your weekends arguing about high lines and inverted fullbacks, …
2 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: July 30
From Uruguay taking the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and England's famous …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rangers cash in on Oliver Antman as Derek McInnes reshapes Ibrox
Rangers have turned a profit on Oliver Antman's move to Anderlecht while …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments of FIFA World Cup 2026 Chaos
A rapid break-down of the top 10 defining moments from the 2026 …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's preseason hit as key defender suffers long-term knee injury
Arsenal's defensive backbone has been compromised by a long-term injury. Here is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jack Grealish left off Man City tour and fans are already losing their minds
Jack Grealish has been snubbed from Man City's pre-season tour as Saudi …
2 months, 3 weeks ago