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
Celtic’s rigid approach needs more than just Nygren to break the block
Celtic secured a win against Dundee, but the tactical flaws displayed during …
2 months ago
Celtic's title defense starts with a reality check against Dundee
Celtic kicks off their Premiership campaign against Dundee today, and the tactical …
2 months ago
Crystal Palace are betting on a squad-wide reset
Crystal Palace faces a statistical identity crisis as they transition from cup …
2 months ago
Crystal Palace are betting on a squad evolution to maintain their trophy run
Crystal Palace have hit silverware twice in two years, but losing their …
2 months ago
Celtic's title defense begins with a clear message to the league
Celtic kick off their 2026-27 Premiership campaign against Dundee today. Brendan Rodgers …
2 months ago
Celtic’s defensive discipline is the real story behind their title defense
Celtic’s defensive unit allowed just 0.57 goals per game last year; repeating …
2 months ago
Crystal Palace signal intent with Molly Bartrip capture
Crystal Palace have added veteran defender Molly Bartrip to their roster, a …
2 months ago
Rafael Leao's Milan future remains in the balance
Fenerbahce is readying an improved bid for Rafael Leao, but AC Milan …
2 months ago
Manchester United WSL manager search hits snag amid fitness and squad resets
Manchester United Women are targeting a head coach who prioritizes sports science …
2 months ago
USMNT fans are losing their minds over Mauricio Pochettino's new deal
USMNT fans are completely split after Mauricio Pochettino locked down a new …
2 months ago
Manchester United are betting on Yoro to fix a broken backline
Leny Yoro is talking titles, but the underlying data suggests United remains …
2 months ago
Chelsea's summer fire sale is officially in full swing
Chelsea's squad is being picked apart by rivals, with Mudryk, Arsenal's interest, …
2 months ago
United delusions and the great mid-table identity crisis
Leny Yoro is talking titles, Bournemouth is playing roulette with managers, and …
2 months ago
Chelsea’s gamble on set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee
Chelsea’s addition of Austin MacPhee to the coaching staff is a pointed …
2 months ago
Aston Villa hunting Barcelona's Marc Bernal is the perfect transfer chaos
Unai Emery's Aston Villa is chasing Barcelona's Marc Bernal, and it's the …
2 months ago
Arsenal's move for Guimaraes shows they are still missing a final piece
Arsenal's failed bid for Bruno Guimaraes signals a lack of tactical evolution …
2 months ago
Hearts' appeal strategy is a distraction from their tactical fragility
Hearts' focus on the Findlay red card appeal is a classic case …
2 months ago
Ruben Amorim has a massive personnel problem at AC Milan
Ruben Amorim has eight midfielders for two spots at AC Milan. Something …
2 months ago
Celtic's LASK draw is a tactical nightmare waiting to happen
Celtic drawing Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-offs isn't the …
2 months ago
Tottenham must brace for impact as Atletico and Inter target Cristian Romero
With Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan circling Cristian Romero, Tottenham face a …
2 months ago