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
Michael Carrick is the right gamble for Manchester United
Michael Carrick is nearing a permanent appointment at Old Trafford. I examine …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Southampton are making themselves the villains of the Championship
Southampton's pursuit of promotion has been marred by scandals, from training ground …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ranked: Football's 10 Most Insane Final-Day Title Races
From last-second goals in Manchester to heartbreaking collapses in Dortmund, we're ranking …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive List of 2025-26 Football Moments
From the madness of the title race to the administrative incompetence of …
4 months, 3 weeks agoAston Villa's 44-year wait ends in Istanbul, but the real work starts now
Unai Emery has dragged Aston Villa to a European final in Istanbul, …
4 months, 3 weeks agoWembley's Unhappy Final: Man City's Treble March Meets Chelsea's Civil War
The 2026 FA Cup Final feels less like a celebration and more …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
UCL Final: Forget History, City's Machine Rolls Over Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Manchester City face off in the 2026 UCL Final …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why James Tavernier's absurd Rangers numbers couldn't save him from Danny Rohl
James Tavernier walked out on his Ibrox farewell after a tactical dispute, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Scottish football is eating itself alive and it is beautiful
Hearts are fuming after a 'disgusting' Celtic penalty, Arsenal's Ashburton Army is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Celtic VAR meltdown proves Scotland's officiating is broken
Kris Boyd is right. The late penalty awarded to Celtic wasn't a …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal fans are sweating as Pep's chaotic rotation pays off again
Manchester City cut Arsenal's lead to two points after a comfortable victory …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic survived Fir Park but their tactical cracks are showing
Celtic dug deep to turn things around against Motherwell, but their slow …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Senegal takes the gold at the next major international test
Analyzing why Senegal's defensive discipline is currently outpacing their regional rivals despite …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The tactical disaster waiting to ruin the 2026 World Cup final
FIFA's plan to extend the 2026 World Cup final halftime for a …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Shea Charles Just Sent Southampton to Wembley. Now What?
In the dying moments of extra time, 22-year-old Shea Charles fired Southampton …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United have finally stopped stalling on Michael Carrick
Manchester United have finally confirmed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, but …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is the only choice left for Manchester United
Michael Carrick is on the verge of being named Manchester United's permanent …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Man Utd returning to Michael Carrick is the ultimate cry for help
Manchester United are reportedly opening talks with Michael Carrick for the manager …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Cristo Fernández is officially a pro and the internet is losing it
Cristo Fernández, better known as Dani Rojas, has signed a pro contract …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United chasing Federico Valverde is the funniest rumor of the summer
Manchester United are reportedly 'plotting' a shock move for Real Madrid's Federico …
4 months, 3 weeks ago