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
![Niall McCorn (Football Social Daily): "The way that [the FA Cup] has been bastardized over the last couple of years is really disappoint..."](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3658e2c0-7475-11ec-8fb1-df3bf58089c2/image/da2f66ec65f902b8cc1b63f14b36b9f6.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Niall McCorn (Football Social Daily): "The way that [the FA Cup] has been bastardized over the last couple of years is really disappoint..."
Niall McCorn discusses Wrexham AFC ownership and success, FA Cup format changes, …
2 months ago
Niall (Football Social Daily): "The Holy Grail is a first Premier League in 22 years for Arsenal. Arsenal are still in all four c..."
Niall discusses Arsenal quadruple chase, Tottenham Hotspur relegation, Premier League title race …
2 months ago
AC Milan must stop over-relying on Leao to survive the Napoli press
AC Milan’s over-reliance on Rafael Leao, coupled with ownership-level distractions, leaves them …
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Barry Glendening (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "I would wholeheartedly disagree with his assertion that Greenwood has paid a heavy price for what..."
Barry Glendening discusses Roberto De Zerbi / Mason Greenwood controversy, Football's relationship …
2 months ago
Jimmy Conrad (Call It What You Want (CBS Sports Golazo)): "The big news, though, ultimately, is Sergino Dest, who is slated to start for us. I think he's go..."
Jimmy Conrad discusses USMNT irreplaceable players, CONCACAF Champions Cup, USMNT injury news …
2 months ago
Nike and Adidas dropped the World Cup kits and they are absolute trash
A brutal breakdown of the 2026 World Cup kits, where corporate minimalism …
2 months ago
Why the modern wide man is defined by delivery, not just dribbling
Modern wingers are no longer just dribbling; they are secondary playmakers who …
2 months ago
Alexi Lalas (Alexi Lalas State of the Union): "The German media is reporting that Noahkai Banks is not going to be in the U.S. squad because he ..."
Alexi Lalas discusses USMNT / Dual nationals, Erling Haaland form, Goalkeeper management …
2 months ago
Alexi Lalas (Alexi Lalas State of the Union): "There is an element of fragility when it comes to Tyler Adams that I'm sure is frustrating for hi..."
Alexi Lalas discusses Finalissima cancellation, USMNT squad selection, Tyler Adams injury status …
2 months ago
Top 10: My Personal Best Football Content Contributions
A deep dive into the top 10 football segments from this year, …
2 months ago
Allegri’s fingerprints are all over Milan's transfer strategy
Massimiliano Allegri is steering Milan’s transfer targets, aiming to fix defensive leaks …
2 months ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "Substituting off a goalkeeper after 15 minutes is very harsh. But I can understand why a manager ..."
John McKenzie discusses Spurs manager Igor Tudor's tenure, Lionel Messi's failed Barcelona …
2 months agoThe Socceroos just drew a ticket to soccer purgatory
The Socceroos have been tossed into a tournament death trap with Turkey, …
2 months ago
Charlie Davies (Call It What You Want (CBS Sports Golazo)): "Gio Reyna is a special case. It's an indication of how Pochettino feels about his quality rather ..."
Charlie Davies discusses USMNT Roster Selection, Inter Miami Tactical Analysis, Inter Miami …
2 months ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "If I'm one of those strikers, I definitely would have been pissed. They've been performing really..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Christian Pulisic form, World Cup 2026 preparation, USMNT squad …
2 months agoTactics, Turf, and Training: The Football Fan’s Essential Kit List
We take a deep dive into the gear and books every football …
2 months ago
Rory Smith on Men in Blazers: "For the first time in my life, I think Tottenham might get relegated."
Rory Smith discusses Chelsea form, Pep Guardiola future, Arsenal title race on …
2 months ago
Thierry Henry (Sky Sports Premier League Podcast): "I don't even talk about whether I like the football. I want to win the league. 22 years, I want t..."
Thierry Henry discusses Tactical analysis, Arsenal's playing style, Arsenal title race on …
2 months ago
Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive crisis as Germany eyes transfer market
Thomas Tuchel’s tactical struggles with England are triggering internal reviews as the …
2 months ago
Rory Smith (Men in Blazers): "I do like the fact that Pep Guardiola is the only manager in the world, possibly in football hist..."
Rory Smith discusses Bodo/Glimt European success, Premier League vs European style, Manchester …
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