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
West Ham and Leeds are proving why Sunday slogs belong in the mud
West Ham and Leeds delivered a masterclass in lethargy that made a …
1 month, 3 weeks agoCeltic need a clinical response at Dens Park against Dundee
Celtic head to Dens Park to face Dundee, needing a win to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Rayan Cherki is the missing piece for Man City's UCL push
Rayan Cherki is the spark Man City needs to break down stubborn …
1 month, 3 weeks agoHearts are flirting with a collapse just when it matters most
Hearts are leaking points at a staggering rate, with a late-game collapse …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Oscar's abrupt retirement exposes the dark side of modern fixture density
The retirement of Oscar due to a heart condition marks a grim …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are about to face their toughest test of the season
Arsenal's tactical rigidity and lack of bench depth will be their undoing …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Football Moments of the Modern Era
A deep dive into the 10 most influential moments in modern football. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments: Defining the 2026 Domestic Season
The 2026 domestic season reaches its breaking point this week. As clubs …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's title charge takes a massive hit with Gabriel injury
Arsenal's title campaign and UCL run stumble as Gabriel Magalhães faces an …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rangers chasing Joe Gelhardt is the weirdest transfer rumor of the spring
Ibrox is buzzing over link-ups with Leeds United fringe players, and the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool just got taken behind the woodshed by Erling Haaland
Manchester City turned a high-stakes FA Cup quarter-final into a blowout against …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Millwall are quietly becoming the Championship dark horse
Millwall have surged into the Championship's top two, but tactical inconsistencies suggest …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThe Europa League 2026 title is already written in the stars
Don't overthink the Europa League field; the title is heading to north …
1 month, 4 weeks agoThe Conference League Quarter-Finals are chaos and I am here for it
The Champions League is for glitz, but the Conference League is where …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Footballing Moments of the Era
A definitive look at the ten most impactful moments in football, from …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Neville Southall wants to scrap the honours list and the internet is losing it
Everton legend Neville Southall is causing a stir by demanding national honours …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Footballing Moments of the Era
A rapid-fire breakdown of the defining football moments as we head toward …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea’s internal friction is becoming a tactical liability
Liam Rosenior has stabilized results at the cost of locker room harmony. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Joao Pedro is the missing piece at Stamford Bridge
Analyzing Joao Pedro's tactical integration at Chelsea following his performance against Port …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's April collapse has the fan base losing their minds
Arsenal's season has ground to a halt after a disastrous fortnight. I'm …
1 month, 4 weeks ago