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
Andoni Iraola leaving Bournemouth is a total disaster for the Premier League
Andoni Iraola is ditching Bournemouth and it's a total disaster for the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments That Broke Celtic's Title Defense
Celtic are only three points off the top, but Chris Sutton has …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola is ditching Bournemouth and the Premier League is about to break
Andoni Iraola's shock departure from Bournemouth isn't just a loss for the …
1 month, 2 weeks agoThe Premier League is now just a forensic accounting competition
We used to argue about two-footed tackles and late winners. Now we …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWales vs Romania is exactly the kind of sickos football we need
It isn't glamorous and the players are exhausted, but a summer friendly …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's impending fire sale will trigger a total tactical collapse next season
Chelsea's 2024/25 financial accounts confirm the club must become a selling operation …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AC Milan's half-billion euro project is finally running out of excuses
AC Milan has spent over €500m for a single trophy under RedBird, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's psychological rot requires more than just a quick fix
Chelsea is facing a systemic collapse as reports suggest the squad needs …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Rangers escalate referee feud as Celtic legend calls the title race
Rangers are reportedly organizing a summit on Scottish refereeing standards, while the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Man United hesitate on Rashford replacements as shock target emerges
With a top-five finish vital to their summer budget, Manchester United are …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Replacing Rashford requires a structural tear-down, not a transfer
A deep dive into the statistical realities of replacing Marcus Rashford, and …
1 month, 2 weeks agoThe 2026 Hype Is Real: Gear That Actually Matters Before Kickoff
With the World Cup landing on our doorstep in two months, the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lisandro Martinez's red card drama exposes deeper defensive instability
Lisandro Martinez's three-match ban leaves a massive hole in the defense, raising …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Milan must find their spine before the Champions League quarter-final
Milan’s locker room tension is boiling over after the Udinese collapse. With …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's UCL Quarter-Final bid balances on a razor's edge
Manchester United faces an uphill battle to save their UCL campaign following …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lisandro Martinez has officially traded his meat cleaver for a hairbrush
Lisandro Martinez's 'Butcher' persona took a bizarre turn yesterday after a hair-pulling …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal title bid requires emergency surgery after Bournemouth collapse
Arsenal's title hopes are in critical condition following a shock 2-1 defeat …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Partey faces a legal marathon that will likely end his career
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleaded not guilty to two new rape …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United hit a new tactical low against Leeds
Noah Okafor’s 29th-minute strike left Manchester United trailing 0-2 at Old Trafford, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick’s defensive structure collapses against Leeds
Noah Okafor’s 4th-minute finish exposed deep-seated tactical voids in Michael Carrick’s defensive …
1 month, 2 weeks ago