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
Foden's World Cup axing proves Tuchel won't risk half-fit stars
Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Phil Foden from the World Cup squad …
1 week, 2 days ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic EFL Moments of 2026
From Southampton's historic play-off expulsion to Middlesbrough's accidental Wembley ticket, we rank …
1 week, 2 days ago
Burnley are guaranteed to finish dead last and the data proves it
Mike Jackson is begging his squad to fight for 19th place. The …
1 week, 2 days ago
Why the Hull vs Middlesbrough playoff final is a medical disaster
Behind the Bank Holiday TV spectacle lies a grim physical reality for …
1 week, 2 days ago
Top 10 English European Football Moments: Where Does Palace Rank?
As Crystal Palace chase UEFA Conference League glory and threaten to disrupt …
1 week, 2 days ago
Arsenal's title is won, but their tactical machine faces its ultimate test
Arsenal have secured the Premier League title, but their 4-4-2 mid-block and …
1 week, 2 days ago
Merino's return gives Arsenal the physical edge for the final week
Mikel Merino's return to training restores a midfield floor that wins 14% …
1 week, 2 days ago
Brentford's academy is firing but Frank must trust youth against Bournemouth
Beau Redknapp just won Brentford's U18 Player of the Year. But with …
1 week, 2 days ago
Aston Villa's Europa League triumph exposes a harsh Champions League reality
Aston Villa lifted the Europa League in Istanbul, breaking a 30-year drought. …
1 week, 2 days ago
Southampton's Spygate is the funniest self-inflicted wound in football history
Southampton have been officially kicked out of the Championship play-off final after …
1 week, 2 days ago
Barcelona's summer move for Marcus Rashford hits a wall
According to reports, Barcelona have made their first move for Manchester United's …
1 week, 2 days ago
Arsenal won the league and Arteta is already making everyone miserable
Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations have been cut short by a brutal …
1 week, 2 days ago
Hearts are absolutely right about the Celtic Park pitch invasion nightmare
Hearts are furious over the premature ending to the title decider at …
1 week, 3 days ago
Southampton have nobody to blame but themselves after the Spygate fallout
Southampton's failed appeal over the Spygate scandal signals a dark end to …
1 week, 3 days ago
The blue empire collapses and the internet is cackling
Manchester City's title collapse has turned the football world upside down, and …
1 week, 3 days ago
Top 10 Defining Moments of the 2025/26 European Season
From Aston Villa's historic European triumph to Manchester United's complete systemic collapse, …
1 week, 3 days ago
Fermin Lopez ruled out of World Cup with foot fracture
Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez has been ruled out of the 2026 World …
1 week, 3 days ago
Unai Emery's Europa League dominance faces a final test in Dublin
Unai Emery seeks his fifth Europa League title, yet he faces a …
1 week, 3 days ago
Hull City's courtroom promotion demand is peak EFL chaos
Southampton just got booted from the play-off final for Spygate, and the …
1 week, 3 days ago
Celtic, Hearts, and the tactical cost of a stadium at war
When front offices go to war in the press, managers have to …
1 week, 3 days ago