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
Milan heading to Celtic without Nkunku and Estuipinan is sloppy
Milan heads to Glasgow without two key players, forcing a tactical scramble. …
3 months ago
Manchester United's youth-led dismantling of Rosenborg reveals a tactical shift
United's 5-0 thrashing of Rosenborg highlights a tactical shift toward rapid transition …
3 months ago
Tottenham's bizarre Auckland detour has fans losing their minds
Tottenham's pre-season tour of New Zealand has fans divided. Is this a …
3 months ago
Eric Cantona’s near-exit proves Sir Alex Ferguson was no mastermind
Eric Cantona nearly left Manchester United, and only a last-minute intervention from …
3 months ago
Arsenal's aggressive pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes shows a clear tactical pivot
Arsenal's move for Bruno Guimaraes prioritizes transition ball-carrying over static control, risking …
3 months ago
St Mirren scrambling after Higgins injury headache
St Mirren defender James Higgins is sidelined for three weeks, forcing a …
3 months agoCrysencio Summerville choosing Al-Hilal is a total coward move
Crysencio Summerville is trading Premier League glory for a massive paycheck in …
3 months agoEnzo Maresca is playing a dangerous game at Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is talking a big game at Manchester City, but his …
3 months ago
Arsenal and Manchester United collide in race for £40m striker
Arsenal and Manchester United are locked in a chase for a £40m …
3 months ago
Why Ollie Watkins would be a tactical gamble for Arsenal or United
A deep dive into why Manchester United and Arsenal's pursuit of Ollie …
3 months ago
Enzo Maresca is holding the hottest seat in world football
Enzo Maresca has taken the toughest job in sports. Our fan reaction …
3 months ago
Why Enzo Maresca's lifeline for Jack Grealish at Man City is a high-stakes gamble
Enzo Maresca has offered Jack Grealish a lifeline at Manchester City following …
3 months ago
Real Madrid thinks they can snag Rodri from Man City and I'm losing my mind
Real Madrid is reportedly confident about signing Rodri from Manchester City. Here …
3 months ago
Brighton forced to cancel pre-season friendly as G7 summit ruins training pitches
Brighton have cancelled their pre-season friendly against Annecy after G7 summit disruption …
3 months ago
Legal chaos shadows football brain injury lawsuits as Boardman remains lead
Richard Boardman, the lead solicitor for over 1,000 rugby players in concussion …
3 months ago
Major legal fallout hits football brain injury compensation claims
Richard Boardman, dropped by a massive group of rugby players, remains the …
3 months ago
Real Madrid are circling Rodri and City should be sweating
Real Madrid are plotting a move for Rodri, leaving Manchester City facing …
3 months ago
Why Maxence Lacroix is the tactical key to Chelsea's defensive puzzle
Chelsea are closing in on a £55m deal for Crystal Palace defender …
3 months ago
Manchester United are repeating the same mistakes under Ten Hag
Pre-season scorelines are deceptive. A look at the tactical gaps in Manchester …
3 months ago
Bournemouth's pre-season scorelines are hiding a massive tactical experiment
Bournemouth posted a 3.2 xG performance in pre-season, but defensive gaps in …
3 months ago