Tom Bradley
Football Analyst
Tom Bradley analyses football across the Premier League, Champions League and international football. He specialises in tactical breakdowns, player form analysis and pre-match previews with a data-informed perspective.
Articles by Tom Bradley
The Players Cup format change is a messy gamble
The expansion of the League Cup into a 23-team hybrid league phase …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Fumbles
From embarrassing merchandise typos to historic administrative failures, we break down the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kjell Scherpen is exactly the gamble Ipswich needs in goal
Ipswich Town's move for Kjell Scherpen brings much-needed tactical height to the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Roberto De Zerbi is a dangerous gamble for Tottenham
Tottenham's pivot to Roberto De Zerbi is a high-variance move that prioritizes …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut is a living nightmare for the blue side of London
Chelsea is losing 1-0 to Western Sydney in Xabi Alonso's debut, and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Zidane takes France while Italy sinks into managerial chaos
Zinedine Zidane steps into France with a 65.4% Real Madrid win rate, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Old Firm madness hits fever pitch as Celtic and Rangers near major moves
Celtic are locking up Hogh after a successful medical, Rangers are closing …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool fans are already split down the middle after Iraola's debut
A wild 3-3 draw in Andoni Iraola's Liverpool debut has fan groups …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man Utd's pursuit of Alex Scott tests the limits of their midfield refresh
Manchester United has turned their attention to Bournemouth's Alex Scott as they …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea’s hunt for Premier League experience is a gamble on fading legs
Chelsea is turning to veteran experience in a desperate hunt for stability. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why John Stones is the smartest gamble Inter Milan has made in years
John Stones is leaving Manchester City for Inter Milan as a free …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A deep dive into the ten moments that defined the 2025/26 football …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The goalkeeper time-wasting epidemic is finally meeting its match
English football is launching a trial to stop goalkeeper time-wasting. Here is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid ready to push for Rodri as Manchester City sweat on renewal
Real Madrid are plotting a move for Manchester City's Rodri. We analyze …
2 months, 3 weeks agoJohn Stones is ditching the Premier League for a Serie A midlife crisis
John Stones is leaving the Premier League for Inter Milan, and the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United tenure is ending before it truly began
Zirkzee’s single start in 17 games under Carrick highlights a severe tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A rapid-fire rundown of the ten moments that defined the 2025/26 football …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A rapid-fire breakdown of the 10 most impactful moments that defined the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
John Stones to Inter is a tactical gamble that ignores Serie A reality
John Stones is heading to Inter Milan, but his move to Serie …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Leeds are gambling on James Trafford to solve their goalkeeping crisis
Leeds United are putting their financial future on the line with a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago