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
FIFA tried to ruin the England-Mexico match and fans are absolutely furious
Yesterday's scheduling chaos surrounding the England vs. Mexico World Cup tie shows …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Argentina are leading at half-time but their defensive flaws are wide open
Lionel Scaloni's 100th match as manager faces a tactical headache in Miami, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Rennes test Sunderland resolve with £22m bid for Eliezer Mayenda
Stade Rennais have submitted a £22m bid for Sunderland's play-off hero Eliezer …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How a tactical breakdown and a concussion farce saved the Socceroos
A tactical breakdown of the World Cup Round of 32 clash between …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou takes over Al-Nassr to manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Spurs and Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has signed a two-year deal …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England's defensive depth is falling apart before the Mexico clash
England faces a major defensive crisis as Reece James and Jarell Quansah …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Ange Postecoglou and Cristiano Ronaldo are a tactical disaster
Ange Postecoglou's high-pressing system faces its ultimate test at Al-Nassr, where managing …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Aussie fans turn Dallas Walmart into a chaotic pub before Egypt clash
Australian fans are turning Dallas supermarkets into party zones before their historic …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Michael Carrick's midfield transfer plan is already facing a crisis
Manchester United have spent zero pounds since the window opened, while rivals …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England vs Mexico late kick-off triggers chaotic 5am pub opening battle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorized a 5:00 AM pub licensing extension …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's altitude gamble could break England at the Azteca
Thomas Tuchel's decision to delay England's flight to Mexico City clashes with …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why England face a tactical nightmare at the Azteca
Thomas Tuchel's England faces a tactical nightmare at the Estadio Azteca against …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel is driving England into a Mexican altitude nightmare
Thomas Tuchel's England are heading into a hostile, thin-aired cauldron at the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Medicals and World Cup mileage dominate Scottish Premiership summer
Scottish Premiership clubs face a summer fitness crunch as World Cup fatigue, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why England should fear Mexico's Colombian-born winger
Julián Quiñones has registered four goal involvements in four matches, and he …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How a 500Hz sensor ended Croatia's World Cup and saved Portugal
A micro-touch detected by a 500Hz sensor inside the ball denied Croatia …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Jurgen Klopp is ready for Germany but it will not fix their tactical crisis
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following Germany's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Craig Gordon's physical battle might finally be over
As Craig Gordon returns from the World Cup, Hearts face a career-defining …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola faces a massive Liverpool defensive crisis before kick-off
Liverpool faces a major defensive crisis as Andoni Iraola's side faces injuries …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why England's right-back crisis will be exposed at 7,300 feet
Mexico has lost just twice in 89 games at the Estadio Azteca. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago