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
Ghana and Panama face a technical deadlock in international friendly
Ghana faces a rigid Panama in a test of breaking down deep …
4 months, 1 week ago
England's four-goal blitz proves they are finally playing for keeps
England dismantled Croatia 4-0 in their World Cup opener, but serious defensive …
4 months, 1 week ago
Portugal faces an identity crisis after the DR Congo stalemate
Portugal's tactical failure against DR Congo exposes an over-reliance on aging stars …
4 months, 1 week agoEngland's reliance on Kane is a ticking tactical time bomb
Harry Kane’s double against Croatia exposes a dangerous tactical dependency hiding behind …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's summer targets indicate a drastic midfield shift
Manchester United's summer recruitment strategy is officially underway, with focus shifting to …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Arsenal
Arsenal's summer transfer strategy centers on a £60m midfield push and a …
4 months, 1 week ago
DR Congo showed why Group K is the wildest bracket in the tournament
A sharp analysis of the 1-1 draw between DR Congo and Portugal, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Gaël Clichy is stirring the pot and the internet is absolutely eating it up
Gaël Clichy is talking about the disastrous 2010 French team, and the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to De Kuip with a heavy bill of health
Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to Feyenoord boasting a 61.3% historical win rate, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Rangers are swapping the German experiment for a familiar face
Rangers have parted ways with Danny Röhl and are pivoting toward Derek …
4 months, 1 week ago
The World Cup striker battle is already spiraling out of control
The World Cup is in full swing, and the battle between Haaland, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ghana faces a tactical void as the Partey saga hits Toronto
With Thomas Partey barred from entering Canada for the World Cup opener, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2025-26 Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2025-26 football …
4 months, 1 week ago
Brighton's recruitment model faces a reality check with Vuskovic
Brighton's precision scouting is being tested. As they target high-profile defensive reinforcements …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham's recruitment gamble: Why the Van Hecke move signals a major shift
Tottenham Hotspur have secured a £52m deal for Brighton's Jan Paul van …
4 months, 1 week ago
Austria and Jordan prove possession is a myth in World Cup football
Austria dominated 68% of possession but managed only 0.12 xG in the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Messi is still the main character and we are all just NPCs
Messi dropped a hat-trick today to remind everyone that the torch isn't …
4 months, 1 week agoJordan’s World Cup grit exposes Austria’s tactical complacency
Jordan's performance against Austria wasn't an upset; it was a tactical masterclass …
4 months, 1 week ago
United's £130m summer double raid faces major recruitment friction
Manchester United are eyeing a £130m double transfer move, but internal squad …
4 months, 1 week agoMessi is still the gravity Well defining this World Cup
The World Cup's opening matches are revealing a massive gap between individual …
4 months, 1 week ago