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
Tactical paralysis will define the EFL final day
When survival or promotion is on the line, systemic football collapses. A …
4 weeks, 1 day agoTop 10: The Definitive Moments That Shaped Footballing History
From Istanbul to the Maracanazo, we rank the ten defining moments that …
4 weeks, 1 day agoBrighton are exposing Newcastle's positional brittleness
A sharp tactical breakdown of why Brighton's movement is currently dismantling Newcastle …
4 weeks, 1 day agoArsenal vs. Lyonnes: The final showdown that actually matters
Arsenal's massive clash with Lyonnes isn't just a game; it's a legacy-defining …
4 weeks, 1 day agoElla Toone is finally back and Manchester United fans can exhale
Ella Toone is back, and Manchester United's attack finally looks like it …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Champions Who Defined Their Era
From the hardwood to the pitch, we rank the ten most influential …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Milan's trip to Sassuolo is a trap masquerading as a formality
Milan's trip to Sassuolo isn't just about three points; it's a high-stakes …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Heartbreak for Arsenal as Eva Janssen Ruled Out of Champions League Semi-Final with ACL Tear
Arsenal's Champions League hopes have been dealt a devastating blow as star …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Storylines Defining Nottingham Forest's Chaotic Season Run-In
Nottingham Forest finds itself at a turbulent crossroads as the 2025/26 season …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Paul Pogba's Most Iconic Moments
From World Cup heroics to his recent medical nightmare at Monaco, we …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Elliot Anderson's Ascent: Can Forest Follow Their New Midfield Maestro?
Nottingham Forest's season hinges on finding consistent leadership, and Elliot Anderson's reported …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Barcelona confirm Olivia Rodrigo for El Clasico kit
Barcelona have confirmed Olivia Rodrigo will be their front-of-shirt sponsor for the …
4 weeks, 1 day agoOn This Day in Football: May 02
From the birth of the false nine in Madrid to the absolute …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
PSG and Bayern Munich are circling Gabriel Magalhaes as Arsenal feel the burn
With Mikel Arteta complaining about squad fatigue and a Premier League panel …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The 2026 football calendar is officially a ticking time bomb
We are exactly 41 days away from the biggest World Cup in …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why this weekend is the ultimate managerial nightmare
With the UCL semi-finals looming and a bloated World Cup on the …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Cameron Carter-Vickers back on the pitch as Celtic chase finish line
Cameron Carter-Vickers has begun light training, with Martin O'Neill refusing to rule …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Mikel Arteta is finally calling for a full review of Arsenal’s injury crisis
Mikel Arteta is launching a full-scale internal review into Arsenal's medical department …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Arsenal launch internal injury review as their season reaches breaking point
Arsenal have launched an internal review into their medical department as Mikel …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Slot plays mind games on Salah as Leeds secure massive survival boost
Daniel Farke's Leeds grab a vital lifeline against Burnley, while Arne Slot …
4 weeks, 1 day ago