Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Southampton and Boro just turned the Championship into a wrestling ring
Southampton and Middlesbrough turned their touchline into a wrestling ring, proving that …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal face defensive crisis as Ben White ruled out for the season
Ben White is out for the remainder of the season with a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Iker Casillas is begging Real Madrid to ignore the Jose Mourinho rumors
Rumors of Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid are swirling again, and …
2 weeks, 4 days agoAncelotti's Son at Milan? Football's Ultimate Nepo-Baby Moment
Handing the keys to one of the world's biggest clubs to the …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Tottenham are flirting with disaster
Tottenham Hotspur is flirting with relegation, and individual brilliance isn't enough to …
2 weeks, 5 days agoTop 10: Premier League Fan Media Powerhouses
A deep dive into the top 10 Premier League fan media outlets …
2 weeks, 5 days agoWhy modern football spying culture is getting embarrassing
Football spying has gone from clandestine edges to pure parody. Whether it's …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Arsenal's title path is clear, but their survival in the VAR storm is a mirage
Arsenal's title tilt is marred by VAR noise while Tottenham and West …
2 weeks, 5 days agoGear Up: The Unfiltered Truth on Replica Premier League Balls and Matchday Essentials
We look at the latest Premier League replica balls, captain's armbands, and …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
The financial math behind the Championship's unprecedented spy row
With a £170m Premier League windfall on the line, the Southampton-Middlesbrough espionage …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
De Zerbi's rant masks a fatal tactical flaw ahead of the derby
Roberto De Zerbi is blaming the officials for Tottenham's draw against Leeds, …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Southampton's play-off spy drama is peak EFL chaos
Southampton are facing potential expulsion from the Championship play-offs amidst a massive …
2 weeks, 5 days agoCesc Fàbregas is turning Como into the most interesting experiment in football
Cesc Fàbregas isn't just a tourist in Italy—he's building a tactical powerhouse …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
How Hull City Silenced The Den With Tactical Discipline
Hull City didn't just survive the cauldron of The Den, they dismantled …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Top 10 Defining Moments of the 2025/26 Football Season So Far
From last-gasp title deciders to the crushing weight of a missed penalty, …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Mohamed Belloumi just broke Millwall's hearts with a playoff stunner
Mohamed Belloumi's stunning left-footed strike tore up the script and gave Hull …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Liverpool's managerial chaos is shifting the transfer market
Alisson Becker is in advanced talks to leave Liverpool as the club …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Manchester City are grinding their way toward another title
Manchester City are trading their classic fluidity for pure, grinding utility as …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Alisson Becker's potential Liverpool exit is sending shockwaves through Anfield
Alisson Becker is in advanced talks to leave Liverpool, triggering a search …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
AC Milan is breaking and the stats explain why the fans finally walked out
Milan’s conversion rate on big chances has collapsed to 19% as fans …
2 weeks, 5 days ago