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’s Wembley bid is genuine tactical evolution
Alan Shearer is backing Eckert's Southampton to challenge for a treble, but …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Rangers defensive stability concerns linger as Rommens sidelined
Rangers secured a narrow win to hit the summit, but the team's …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea’s seven-goal romp over Port Vale fixes absolutely nothing
Chelsea crushed Port Vale in the FA Cup, but don't buy the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Manchester City eyeing aggressive summer refresh despite current dominance
Manchester City are plotting a strategic defensive overhaul this summer, identifying key …
1 month, 4 weeks agoTop 10: Most Decisive Stoppage-Time Goals in Modern Football
From Aguero to Henry, we rank the ten most dramatic, high-stakes stoppage-time …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea face mounting fitness concerns ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
Chelsea manage mounting squad fatigue ahead of an FA Cup quarter-final fixture …
1 month, 4 weeks agoArne Slot is stepping into a meat grinder at the Etihad
Arne Slot's Liverpool is walking into an Etihad buzzsaw, and the tactical …
1 month, 4 weeks agoMan City's clinical dismantling of Liverpool points to tactical evolution
City's dominance over Liverpool came down to a 2.38 xG performance and …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Kieran Trippier’s St. James' Park exit is a brutal reality check
Newcastle United is preparing to part ways with Kieran Trippier, a move …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Aberdeen’s historic fall from grace is no longer a fluke
Aberdeen’s survival in the Scottish Premiership is hanging by a thread as …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Tragedy at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium leaves one dead and dozens injured
A tragic flag-waving event at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru has resulted …
1 month, 4 weeks agoAllegri is playing dangerous games with Rafael Leao in Naples
Massimiliano Allegri's obsession with defensive caution is holding back Rafael Leao, and …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Max Dowman Files
Max Dowman is the name on every analyst's lips, but does the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Allegri's Milan experiment is a tactical train wreck waiting to happen
Massimiliano Allegri's return to the spotlight at Milan has been anything but …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Graham (Total Soccer Show): "I'd like to see Mohamed Salah in MLS. There was a deep dive by The Athletic that said they though..."
Graham on Total Soccer Show: key quotes on Paris youth talent development, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why a Luis Enrique move to Old Trafford would be absolute chaos
Luis Enrique is being linked to Manchester United, but his rigid tactical …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Kevin Keegan (The Totally Football Show): "You can tell him now if you're watching it, we're still fighting for this title, and he's got to ..."
Kevin Keegan on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah's locker room friction is the plotline nobody wanted
Mohamed Salah's perfectionism is creating friction in Arne Slot's new system, and …
1 month, 4 weeks agoCoventry and Derby are running out of excuses
Coventry and Derby are fighting a war of attrition in the Championship. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Bruno Fernandes won't save Man United's season
Bruno Fernandes' latest individual award cannot hide the tactical failures at Old …
1 month, 4 weeks ago