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F1 2025 predictions revisited: Two apologies, mystic fortune-telling and more

December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

I graciously and humbly accept the crown for best predictor at @planetf1com.bsky.social.

(Ignore who I picked as champion)

www.planetf1.com/features/f1-...

It's time to take a look back at just how right (or wrong) the PlanetF1.com team was in its pre-season predictions.

Why Alpine has reasons to be optimistic for 2026 after big F1 gamble

December 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

2025 has been a hot mess for #Alpine but away from this year, there are a few reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Here's my long read for @planetf1com.bsky.social on why 2026 may just work out for the Anglo-French team.

#Gasly #Colapinto

www.planetf1.com/features/alp...

Having sacrificed 2025, Alpine has high hopes for 2026 but can the former title-winner pull itself off the foot of the F1 table?

Joe Cole on Chelsea, Mourinho and 'complete lies and fabrication'

November 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Was great to sit down with Joe Cole ahead of the release of his autobiography and chat all things Mourinho, Chelsea and his plans to move into coaching.

For @football365.bsky.social

#CFC

www.football365.com/news/joe-col...

Joe Cole has spoken to Football365 about his career, working with Mourinho and how he wants to be a different kind of coach.

Major dilemma facing Ben Stokes and England ahead of Ashes series Down Under

November 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

England have had a tendency to rely on Ben Stokes in big moments but as he heads to Australia as captain, he must avoid overplaying himself in search of answers.

Some pre-#Ashes thoughts for @cricket365com.bsky.social.

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Ben Stokes' biggest challenge may well be how he manages his own overs in an England side that looks potentially fraile.

www.cricket365.com

November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

The latest rumours of an imminent Man City FFP verdict predict chaos but anyone hoping for anything more than a slap on the wrist is likely to be disappointed.

My piece for @football365.bsky.social on why Man City being relegated was never a realistic option.

www.football365.com/news/why-hop...

The reason why Man City's FFP verdict will be a fine rather than relegation

Hopes of a banishment from football's top table seem more based in hope than reality with Manchester City still waiting for their verdict.

Ruben Amorim sack: Man Utd legend gives 'it's not working' assessment

October 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

🗣️“It’s not working.”

#MUFC legend Gary Pallister spoke to me about the under-fire Ruben #Amorim and whether he has a future at the club.

For @football365.bsky.social

www.football365.com/news/man-utd...

Ruben Amorim's future as Manchester United is far from certain after an underwhelming start to the new season.

SIX F1 drivers face contract expiry threat with next moves predicted

October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Six current #F1 drivers are out of contract at the end of this season, including most notably George Russell.

For @planetf1com.bsky.social, I've got out the crystal ball and predicted what will happen to each of them 🔮

www.planetf1.com/features/pre...

Six drivers are facing a nervy final few months of the season with their current contracts set to expire at the end of the campaign.

Why the ATP must change its rules around heat after Sinner retired

October 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM

Reposted by Sam Cooper

Tennis365com

@tennis365com.bsky.social

With more and more players retiring mid-game, @samcoo.bsky.social argues it's time for the ATP to bring in heat measures.

#ShanghaiMasters

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ATP tour players are complaining about the number of matches they are being asked to compete in but the Asian leg has highlighted the physical demands of the modern game.

Alex Ferguson among the five people most to blame for the Man Utd mess

October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Amorim? Ratcliffe? Fergie? A horse?

The sinking of #MUFC from title-winners to mid-table mediocrity has been decades in the making.

For @football365.bsky.social, I looked at the people most to blame for the mess of Manchester United.

www.football365.com/news/five-pe...

Manchester United have gone from the dominant force to another mediocre side but who is to blame for one of football's biggest fall offs?

Carlos Alcaraz set to DESTROY Novak Djokovic record in predicted $300m career prize money total

October 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

As my B in GCSE would attest, maths is not my strongest suit but I cracked out the calculator to work out how much Carlos Alcaraz could earn by the end of his tennis career.

Short answer: A mind-blowing amount of money

Long answer: ⬇️

www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/...

We've crunched the numbers and Carlos Alcaraz looks set to become the richest tennis player of all time.

What Alexander Isak agent's 24-word quote revealed about football's invisible enemies

September 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Of the €313.95m worth of talent that Universal Twenty Two represents, Alexander Isak is €120m of it so could the promise of a sizeable payday be what really started a summer of sulking?

My look for @football365.bsky.social on the agents behind the Isak affair.

www.football365.com/news/what-al...

If it was Isak's decision to strike or not, it does not matter for while he takes a public battering, football's biggest influences counts their millions.

Does Ruben Amorim want to be sacked by Manchester United?

September 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

An enjoyable part of the job is taking news and adding some analysis/opinion to it.

Would have been easy to report Amorim's quotes as they were but in this piece, I looked out how his post-Grimsby debrief marked a tone shift.

For @football365.bsky.social

www.football365.com/news/does-ru...

There was a tone change in Ruben Amorim's post-Grimsby debrief...

6 reasons why you should watch Sinner v Djokovic at Wimbledon

August 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Pleasure to be asked to contribute to @pitch-mag.bsky.social's Ferrari collector’s edition.

I was given the task of writing 3,500 words on their current plight and I'm still not sure that was enough.

Pick up your copy here: www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ferrari

August 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Sinner v Djokovic is one of those games that promises to be box office but if you still need convincing to drop all your Friday afternoon plans and watch, here are six reasons why you should:

#Wimbledon #Djokovic #Sinner

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The Wimbledon draw has set up a tantalising semi-final as world No.1 Jannik Sinner faces the most successful man in tennis history, Novak Djokovic.

Christian Horner sack - LIVE: Follow the latest updates on huge Red Bull exit

July 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

30 minutes ago I was writing about a new Arsenal contract offer for Saliba but such is the magnitude of the Horner news that it was a drop everything kind of moment.

You can follow all the latest news with me on @planetf1com.bsky.social's special live blog:

www.planetf1.com/news/christi...

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years of leading the company's Formula 1 team in a bombshell announcement.

Revealed: The first look behind the scenes at Cadillac’s Silverstone factory

July 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

How do you start an #F1 team? Base it on the Apollo missions.

Special report from Silverstone and Cadillac's UK home as the American giant counts down to its first race.

www.planetf1.com/features/how...

Cadillac's big F1 debut is getting closer. PlanetF1 was invited to their Silverstone factory for access to (nearly all) areas.

Why FIFA president Gianni Infantino is far worse than Blatter ever was

July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

The FBI raid on FIFA in 2015 was the end of Sepp Blatter’s corrupt empire but in his place has come someone far scarier for the world of football.

My piece for @football365.bsky.social on the all-powerful Gianni Infantino and the worrying times ahead.

www.football365.com/news/gianni-...

Gianni Infantino's willingness to get in bed with anyone should be a concern for every football fan.

What Alcaraz and Sinner’s warm-up games say about Wimbledon chances

June 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Queen’s and Halle are often billed as the warm-up tournaments for #Wimbledon but which one produces more SW19 success?

With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split, I've taken a deep dive into the numbers:

For @tennis365com.bsky.social

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The two favourites for the men’s Wimbledon title are competing in different warm-up tournaments, but out of Queen's and Halle, one of them has proven to be far more likely to produce successful Wimble...

Caoimhin Kelleher given 'real change' warning after Brentford move

June 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

Had a chat with former England No.1 Rob Green this week who gave his verdict on Caoimhin Kelleher's move from Liverpool to Brentford.

For @football365.bsky.social

www.football365.com/news/rob-gre...

With three goalkeepers vying to be No. 1, Caoimhin Kelleher has made the move to Brentford which Rob Green believes will be 'a real change.'

Jannik Sinner must defeat Carlos Alcaraz kryptonite after French Open loss

June 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

With Carlos Alcaraz winning their past five matches, Jannik Sinner must bounce back from a French Open defeat and overcome this hurdle if tennis' newest rivalry is to survive.

For @tennis365com.bsky.social

#CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #FrenchOpen

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Jannik Sinner's five defeats in a row to Carlos Alcaraz threatens to make a mockery of tennis' next big rivalry as the two battle for supremacy.

Jannik Sinner must defeat Carlos Alcaraz kryptonite after French Open loss

June 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Reposted by Sam Cooper

Tennis365com

@tennis365com.bsky.social

The stunning French Open final was the fifth match in a row where Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Jannik Sinner.

If this is to be a tennis rivalry for the ages, the Italian must find a way to defeat his biggest foe.

✍️ @samcoo.bsky.social

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Jannik Sinner's five defeats in a row to Carlos Alcaraz threatens to make a mockery of tennis' next big rivalry as the two battle for supremacy.

Exclusive: Ex-Man Utd player warns Amorim when he will be ‘judged’ as expectations for next season laid out

June 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

15th and no trophy in the cabinet means pressure is already on Ruben Amorim.

Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham told me he still backs Amorim but says he will be "judged" next season if results improve.

For @football365.bsky.social

www.football365.com/news/man-utd...

Former Man Utd defender Danny Higginbotham has warned Ruben Amorim he will be judged next season if results do not pick up.

Why Nico Rosberg's bluntness makes him such a good F1 pundit

June 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Reposted by Sam Cooper

PlanetF1

@planetf1com.bsky.social

'Sensational', or just brutally honest?

✍️ @samcoo.bsky.social looks at Nico Rosberg's turn in #F1 punditry.

It may not win him many friends but Nico Rosberg's blunt commentary was a welcome change to the F1 broadcast.

Why Nico Rosberg's bluntness makes him such a good F1 pundit

June 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Sam Cooper

@samcoo.bsky.social

If there was one person who came away with credit from Verstappen's crash into Rusell, it was Nico Rosberg.

The to-the-point pundit was a breath of fresh air in a #F1 broadcast ecosystem that is too eager to sit on the fence.

For @planetf1com.bsky.social

www.planetf1.com/features/nic...

It may not win him many friends but Nico Rosberg's blunt commentary was a welcome change to the F1 broadcast.