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
Willie Collum is ready to open the black box of Scottish officiating
Willie Collum is taking the bold step of opening a dialogue with …
2 months, 3 weeks agoReal Madrid and City are destined to break our hearts again
The Champions League semi-finals are back, and despite the hope for underdogs, …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe 2026 Champions League semi-finals are a referendum on the soul of the game
Four teams remain, but only one can claim the trophy. Is this …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe 2026 Champions League semi-finals are a tactical nightmare for the old guard
City and Liverpool are rewriting the rulebook as Madrid's reliance on 'aura' …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe Champions League quarter-finals are here and the script is already broken
The Champions League quarter-finals are here, and the tactical lines are drawn: …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMillwall's Den is finally waking up as Ipswich Town come to town
Millwall are finally finding their feet with a massive stadium boost, but …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWhy Casemiro's Manchester United exit is the only way forward
As Manchester United look to reshape their midfield identity, Casemiro's time at …
2 months, 3 weeks agoManchester United are trapped in a cycle of chaos that no manager can fix
Manchester United's draw against Bournemouth was a masterclass in tactical fragility and …
2 months, 3 weeks agoBournemouth are making the Vitality Stadium a graveyard for big reputations
Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are turning heads with an 11-match unbeaten run that …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMexico is sleepwalking into a historic World Cup disaster
Mexico is hosting the 2026 World Cup, but between a failing managerial …
2 months, 3 weeks agoJoey Barton’s latest courtroom drama is a grim look at a career off the rails
The denial of bail for Joey Barton marks a sobering shift from …
2 months, 3 weeks agoReece James is the quiet titan steadying Chelsea’s chaotic ship
In a Chelsea squad defined by chaos and massive turnover, Reece James …
2 months, 3 weeks agoManchester United are sleepwalking into a Bournemouth disaster
Manchester United's trip to the south coast served as a brutal reminder …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLiverpool's title charge hits a nerve-wracking speed bump with Alisson sidelined
The loss of Alisson Becker is a seismic blow to Liverpool's title …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLiverpool are walking into a Brighton minefield without their two biggest pillars
With Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker sidelined, Liverpool's tactical resilience faces its …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWhy Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream is no longer just a fantasy
Northern Ireland's women's team is shifting its focus from mere participation to …
2 months, 3 weeks agoManchester United’s chaotic draw at Bournemouth proves they are going nowhere
Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth was another chaotic display that highlighted …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLamine Yamal is moving faster than the rest of the world
Lamine Yamal is transitioning from a teenage prodigy to a global icon, …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThomas Tuchel's England cull is a gamble that could backfire spectacularly
Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Trent Alexander-Arnold from the England squad is …
2 months, 3 weeks agoBournemouth's relentless press leaves Manchester United chasing shadows
Manchester United’s hopes of consistency were dismantled on the south coast as …
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