Latest articles by Alex Hess
Kicking it old school: how the traditional winger is coming back into fashion
Premier League English football has lost many things, writes Alex Hess, but it's rediscovered its love for the touchline-hugging wideman – even if they are now in modern guises...
Fergie, fitting in and the future for Adnan Januzaj at Manchester United
Adnan Januzaj Brought in by Sir Alex, matured by Moyes and then initially forgotten about by Van Gaal, the 20-year-old is now back in the picture at Old Trafford after a tough year. And now he has a real chance to shine, writes Alex Hess...
Why top clubs might be culling their old players too soon
Premier League Bastian Schweinsteiger, Stewart Downing and Steven Gerrard have all been dispensed with this summer thanks to ageing bodies, but Alex Hess says some clubs are jumping the gun...
Beware Falcao, Welbeck, Balotelli and Ozil: don't believe the big-money hype
Radamel Falcao Don't get sucked into investing emotionally in those big money deadline deals. They rarely work out, says Alex Hess...
9 big moves for English forwards that resulted in shock or awe – take note Danny Ings
Danny Ings Beware Danny Ings! That move to an English giant doesn't always go so smoothly. Here are nine big moves for England strikers that sparked fireworks or became damp squibs...
Why is Rio Ferdinand the most unheralded player of his England generation?
Rio Ferdinand The former Manchester United and Leeds defender announced he'd be hanging up his boots for good at the weekend, but Alex Hess says the lack of tributes are peculiar...
What's next for Pep? Another year at Bayern – and then a leap into the unknown
Pep Guardiola Bayern Munich's big cheese has already pledged to serve for another year at the Allianz Arena, but it's a big one to determine what comes next, writes Alex Hess...
Why Sky Sports are in danger of ruining a winning formula
Thierry Henry Thierry Henry's puzzling criticism of Javier Hernandez earned the Arsenal legend widespread criticism, but Alex Hess wonders whether the Frenchman's presence is a more a damaging long-term prospect...
The life and loathing of Samir Nasri: arrogant irritant or misunderstood misfit?
Samir Nasri Manchester City's out-of-favour playmker is hardly Mr Popular in England or his homeland, but Alex Hess suggests why now is exactly the time to keep him close at Eastlands...
What's happened to Rafael at Manchester United?
Rafael Da Silva A fractured cheekbone has sidelined the Brazilian for most of 2015, but the next three months will be crucial for his Old Trafford future says Alex Hess...
FourFourTwo’s World Cup TV review: the good, the bad and the ugly of BBC and ITV’s coverage
FIFA World Cup Smouldering Cesc, loveless Lawro and insightful Eni have all piqued Alex Hess’s interest from his sofa so far at Russia 2018
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Teenagers in the World 2017: No.9, Trent Alexander-Arnold
100 Best Teenagers Amid the bleak wasteland that is Liverpool’s defence, a twinkle of light: an academy-grown right-back who's been a Red since he was six
Arsene Wenger became English football’s moral compass – he’ll be sorely missed when he's gone
Arsene Wenger In a Premier League drunk on money, Wenger’s prudence and principles stood out. There’s nobody around to fill his shoes, argues Alex Hess
Why Liverpool against Real Madrid is European football’s ultimate clash of styles
UEFA Champions League Despite superficial similarities, Real and the Reds couldn’t be more different – both on the pitch and off it. With a Champions League up for grabs, Alex Hess explains why one side will have to give way...
Premier Questions: 6 queries that will define the weekend
Premier League Alex Hess picks out some of the key talking points ahead of another round of top-flight fixtures
What Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits say about this tournament – and why they could signal the end of an era
FIFA World Cup Football’s cult of the individual will never go away, but the success of teamwork seen at Russia 2018 might yet spark a new trend, writes Alex Hess
Where did it all go wrong for Jack Wilshere?
Jack Wilshere The 24-year-old Arsenal midfielder’s loan move to Bournemouth caught everyone off guard, but perhaps it’s been a while coming. Alex Hess assesses the situation…
Klopp at Liverpool, five months on: how victory over United could kick-start a new Reds revolution
Jürgen Klopp Alex Hess evaluates the German’s Anfield adventure 35 games in, as his Merseysiders bid to topple their M62 rivals in Europe...
How Fabio Borini could boost Liverpool's Champions League charge next season
Fabio Borini Alex Hess suggests why the Reds could do worse than look towards a player they already own next term...
Why Tottenham deserve even more credit than you think this season
Premier League Many Premier League teams have fallen away the season after a failed title bid, which Alex Hess believes makes Spurs' current campaign all the more impressive
The curious case of Alvaro Morata: a struggling striker yet to find his level
Chelsea He's about to end his difficult Chelsea spell after similar struggles at Real Madrid and Juventus – indicative of a player who just hasn't been quite good enough to make such a grade, writes Alex Hess
The 6 best Premier League players outside the top six this season
Premier League Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling are set for a clean sweep of the individual awards this term, but these stars outside the top bracket deserve some love too
Why Philippe Coutinho was probably doomed from the start at Barcelona
Barcelona He’s been neither bad nor brilliant at the Camp Nou, but already the Barça board are weighing up the possibility of cashing in. What gives?
Rafa Benitez is one of football's most misunderstood figures – even if he's a walking contradiction
Rafael Benítez The apparently awkward and aloof tactician has opted to remain at St James' Park despite relegation, a decision that Alex Hess explains underlines his capacity for emotion...
