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
Post-match appeals and VAR overrules are quietly ruining competitive sport
When results are rewritten hours after the whistle in boardrooms and F2 …
3 months ago
Why buying high-volume ball-carriers in midfield is a trap
High progressive carry metrics look impressive on paper, but tracking data reveals …
3 months ago
Real Madrid, Rodri, and the domino effect threatening Manchester United
Real Madrid are pushing for a deal for Rodri, a move that …
3 months ago
Why the £35m+ hype around English central midfielders is a tactical trap
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers fetched record-breaking fees this summer, but paying …
3 months ago
Arsenal push for Bruno Guimaraes as midfield search intensifies
Arsenal have initiated contact for Bruno Guimaraes. We analyze the tactical fit, …
3 months ago
Chelsea are prioritizing the wrong targets in a chaotic window
Chelsea is gambling on massive midfield fees while chasing defensive depth that …
3 months ago
Marcus Rashford finds himself at the crossroads of an uncertain era
At 28, Marcus Rashford finds himself in a career limbo, caught between …
3 months ago
The Strange, Frustrating World Cup of Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka's performance in the 2026 World Cup bronze medal match was …
3 months ago
Gary Lineker and the wealth tax paradox facing the UK Treasury
Gary Lineker and 119 millionaires urge higher taxes on wealth, but Treasury …
3 months ago
Wrexham Women just proved the Hollywood hype is actually real
Wrexham Women kicked off their Champions League journey with a 4-2 win, …
3 months ago
Why Tottenham's pre-season win against MK Dons signals a tactical shift
Tottenham's 1-0 win over MK Dons offered a glimpse into Postecoglou's tactical …
3 months ago
Casemiro's Inter Miami move hits immediate trouble with MLS investigation
Casemiro has signed with Inter Miami, but a league investigation into tampering …
3 months ago
Clarke Carlisle is reminding us that there is life beyond the final whistle
Former defender Clarke Carlisle is speaking out on mental health in football, …
3 months ago
Unai Emery just pulled off the heist of the summer
Aston Villa have secured Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, and the football world …
3 months ago
Inter Miami signed Casemiro and MLS is pretending to be shocked
Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami over their signing of Casemiro, …
3 months ago
Derek McInnes starts Rangers tenure from the stands after SFA ban
Derek McInnes has been hit with a four-match ban following a scathing …
3 months ago
Derek McInnes is already paying the price for his mouth
Derek McInnes is starting his new role as Rangers manager from the …
3 months ago
Anthony Taylor leaving the Premier League is a win for everyone
Anthony Taylor is finally exiting the Premier League, but his departure leaves …
3 months ago
West African powerhouse nations unite for a bold 2032 AFCON bid
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have launched a joint bid for the …
3 months ago
Chelsea and Villa are running a high-stakes PSR balancing act
Chelsea and Aston Villa are navigating a treacherous financial path that complicates …
3 months ago