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
Top 10: The Woking Era Begins
Jermain Defoe's arrival at Woking has signaled a massive shift for the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The FA Cup quarterfinals and the weight of failing expectations
Chelsea's conversion rate dropping below 12% highlights a stark reality for the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal chasing ghosts of 2004 while city keeps breathing down their necks
Thierry Henry is calling out Arsenal's missing link, and it isn't pretty. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Middlesbrough surge toward Premier League promotion
Middlesbrough are positioning themselves for a promotion push, but the final weeks …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid vs. England is the pettiest feud of the spring
Jude Bellingham's scoreless international break has Real Madrid up in arms and …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer transfer strategy is a logic puzzle nobody can solve
Analyzing Arsenal's transfer headaches, the Nwaneri development problem, and the Milan strategy …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham Hotspur's injury list grows as De Zerbi makes a mess of his PR
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is navigating a PR minefield while …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Roberto De Zerbi is already playing with fire at Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi's introduction at Spurs has been marred by a controversy …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "I am convinced he [Mohamed Salah] won't be there next season. I don't think he can go anywhere el..."
Jules on The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN): key quotes on Controversial …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Graham (Total Soccer Show): "I know a lot of Liverpool fans who are now at the end of their tether with Arne Slot and the way ..."
Graham on Total Soccer Show: key quotes on Arsenal Premier League title …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Adrian Clark (The Totally Football Show): "I genuinely haven't seen anyone his age on the same planet, really. In terms of the speed of his ..."
Adrian Clark on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Critch (The Athletic FC Podcast): "I'm starting to think that we need to talk about Erling Haaland. It's three goals in 11 games in ..."
Critch on The Athletic FC Podcast: key quotes on Michael Carrick's future, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United are trapped in a cycle of expensive drift
Manchester United's tactical improvement under Michael Carrick is being undermined by a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AC Milan is finally getting healthy, but can they actually score?
AC Milan is finally trimming their injury list, but a goal-scoring drought …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
William Gallas is living in his own version of reality
William Gallas is back at it, offering unwanted advice to Chelsea and …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Milan and Napoli face high-stakes tactical chess match on Sunday
The clash at the San Siro between Milan and Napoli is set …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Australian National Team History
From John Aloisi's penalty to the Matildas' historic 2023 run, we rank …
1 month, 4 weeks agoBorussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall isn’t just a standing section, it’s scripture
Dortmund is fighting to keep the Yellow Wall intact, and if they …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in FC Barcelona's Modern Era
From the 2011 Champions League glory to the modern financial scramble, here …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United are still crying over spilled milk in the box
An independent panel ruled against United's penalty shout, and honestly, the outrage …
1 month, 4 weeks ago