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
Harry Wilson debuts for Leeds in 3-2 pre-season loss to Wrexham
Harry Wilson made his Leeds debut in a 3-2 pre-season defeat to …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why South Africa's midfield setup will struggle to replace Jayden Adams
Analyzing the tactical fallout of Jayden Adams' tragic passing and why South …
2 months, 4 weeks agoIraola is playing Russian roulette with his first Liverpool lineup
Andoni Iraola has dropped his first Liverpool starting XI, and it is …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer build faces a massive test as North London rivals clash early
A deep tactical preview examining Arsenal's structural preparations and pressing patterns ahead …
2 months, 4 weeks agoTop 10: The Definitive Greatest Football Moments
From Istanbul's miracles to the shocking collapse of giants, here are the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool's stagnant attack against Sunderland exposed
Liverpool's 1.2 xG against Sunderland highlights a growing inability to break down …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Austin FC Academy Crisis
Austin FC is under intensive investigation by the FBI and Austin police …
2 months, 4 weeks agoJoe Gomez is the ghost of Liverpool's defensive past
Joe Gomez is broken again, and Liverpool's defensive plan seems to be …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool fans are already cooking up wild theories after Andoni Iraola's debut
Liverpool kicked off the Andoni Iraola era with a win over Sunderland, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jack Harrison’s move to New England signals a strange end to his Leeds era
Jack Harrison leaves Elland Road for New England, raising questions about Leeds …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Michael Carrick’s Man Utd revolution is taking shape in pre-season
Michael Carrick’s influence is visible in pre-season, but the midfield pivot remains …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ipswich bet on Daizen Maeda to stabilize their attack
Ipswich Town’s acquisition of Daizen Maeda is a tactical bet on high-intensity …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola's Liverpool debut is already turning into a complete logistical circus
Andoni Iraola's Liverpool reign kicks off in Nashville against Sunderland, but with …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Steph Houghton and Stephen Darby's huge news has football fans in tears
Former England captain Steph Houghton and Stephen Darby announced they are expecting …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jarrad Branthwaite makes pre-season return for Everton in Bolton draw
Jarrad Branthwaite completed 45 minutes in Everton's 1-1 pre-season draw at Bolton, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Celtic vs AC Milan: Pre-season reality check at Paradise
Celtic wrapped up their pre-season preparations against Ruben Amorim's AC Milan at …
3 months ago
Everton heading to Bolton with tactical questions Sean Dyche must answer fast
Sean Dyche takes Everton to Bolton Wanderers for a crucial pre-season test, …
3 months ago
Why the hunt for Yan Diomande proves the market has detached from reality
Real Madrid's €100m bid for Yan Diomande exposes a market driven by …
3 months ago
Why Aston Villa swapping Ollie Watkins for Nicolas Jackson is a massive gamble
Unai Emery is targeting Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson as a £65m replacement for …
3 months agoReal Madrid are playing 4D chess while PSG is still stacking blocks
Real Madrid are running circles around PSG, and Yan Diomande is playing …
3 months ago