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
Amadou Onana's ACL rupture leaves Aston Villa trapped by UEFA rules
An ACL injury to Amadou Onana in Seattle has exposed the structural …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why England's open midfield could derail their World Cup run
England are conceding 1.57 expected goals per 90 under Thomas Tuchel, exposing …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jordan Henderson's World Cup ends in agony after freak celebration fall
England veteran Jordan Henderson is out of the 2026 World Cup after …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Chelsea letting Julia Bartel join Juventus is a mistake
Chelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a move to Juventus. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Andoni Iraola is the tactical antidote to Liverpool's stagnation
Replacing Slot's slow possession, Andoni Iraola's pressing system generated 68 shot-ending turnovers, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Atletico Madrid are targeting Mohamed Salah to replace Antoine Griezmann
Mohamed Salah is a free agent and serious target for Atletico Madrid …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina vs Egypt is the Messi vs Salah clash we didn't know we needed
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah go head-to-head in Atlanta for the World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Folarin Balogun is the wildcard Tottenham need to rebuild their attack
A Tier 3 report from Foot Mercato links former Arsenal striker Folarin …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Folarin Balogun is the wildcard Tottenham need to rebuild their attack
A Tier 3 report from Foot Mercato links former Arsenal striker Folarin …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Belgium crushes US hopes as England survives Mexico City chaos
Belgium demolishes the USA in Seattle while England scrapes past Mexico in …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
USMNT's embarrassing World Cup exit shows the Balogun circus backfired
The USMNT's home World Cup campaign ended in a humiliating 4-1 defeat …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The USMNT just turned a home World Cup into the ultimate political circus
The USMNT's home World Cup dream died in Chicago with a 4-1 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Coventry City are spending like crazy but Frank Lampard remains a massive gamble
Coventry City is back in the Premier League, but a wild transfer …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Folarin Balogun's red card pardon is FIFA's most embarrassing moment yet
La Liga chief Javier Tebas went nuclear on X today, slamming FIFA's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle's Ajax raid is a massive gamble on teenage potential
Newcastle's summer rebuild takes an unexpected turn as Ross Wilson secures a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why England's Bellingham and Kane dependency is a tactical trap
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 90.9% of England's World Cup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola is about to push Virgil van Dijk to his absolute limit
As Virgil van Dijk prepares to join Liverpool's pre-season tour, his final …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Leeds United are setting themselves up for a relegation disaster this season
Leeds United's summer transfer business has left Daniel Farke's squad structurally compromised …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle are swapping Champions League dreams for the Ajax assembly line
Newcastle are close to signing 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for £23m. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Liam Rosenior's move to Paris FC is a fascinating tactical gamble
After a disastrous 106-day spell at Chelsea, Liam Rosenior is taking his …
3 months, 2 weeks ago