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
Why Thomas Tuchel needs to hand Cole Palmer the keys to England
He hasn't been superhuman for Chelsea this year, but Cole Palmer is …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ange's brutal Forest exit shows the true cost of mid-season tactical shifts
Ange Postecoglou was brutally sacked just 18 minutes after losing to Chelsea. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Man United's massive summer rebuild begins with Casemiro's surprise MLS pivot
With Casemiro eyeing an MLS exit, Manchester United are preparing a ruthless …
2 months, 1 week ago
Kai Rooney's injury exposes the brutal reality of the Carrington hype machine
The news of Kai Rooney's long-term injury is a devastating blow for …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ambition is cheap when the schedule bites back
Manchester United's brutal European reality check, the Matildas' baffling friendly schedule, and …
2 months, 1 week ago
ITV scrapped their awful in-game ads, saving the World Cup
With 77 days until the World Cup, ITV has scrapped their hated …
2 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: False Dawns, Broken Hearts, and the Conte Implosion
March 26 is a day of false dawns, brutal sackings, and rare …
2 months, 1 week ago
Spurs waiting for Roberto De Zerbi is the only smart thing they've done
Tottenham delaying their managerial appointment until the summer will frustrate fans, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's £160m Kvaratskhelia gamble and the impending summer fire sale
Mikel Arteta is apparently exploring a record-shattering move for PSG winger Khvicha …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Barbarez is picking a fight with Steve Cooper he cannot win
Bosnia manager Sergei Barbarez has refused to apologize after accusing Steve Cooper …
2 months, 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah is leaving a statistical vacuum that Liverpool cannot fill
Mohamed Salah's 188 goals and 0.61 goals-per-game ratio place him in the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Takeaways from the Jess Carter Abuse Sentencing
Nigel Dewale, 60, was sentenced on March 25, 2026, for racially abusing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Football News Stories Shaping the 2026 Run-In
With the World Cup looming and the European season reaching its climax, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit is finally becoming a reality
Sky Sports has confirmed that Mohamed Salah's exit from Liverpool is no …
2 months, 1 week ago
Melissa Andreatta is banking on elite club pressure to save Scotland
Head coach Melissa Andreatta is banking on her players' elite club experiences …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are melting down while Huddersfield shows the league how to act
As Liam Rosenior faces the sack at Chelsea, Huddersfield Town proves that …
2 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's ugly World Cup masterplan is backed by cold hard numbers
Thomas Tuchel is preparing to strip England of their footballing aesthetics in …
2 months, 1 week ago
The brutal reality facing Cristiano Ronaldo Jr at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is training with Real Madrid's U16s as his father's …
2 months, 1 week ago
Cesc Fabregas is turning Como into Serie A's most dangerous disruptors
Como’s celebrity ownership and Disney connections drew laughs, but Cesc Fabregas has …
2 months, 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool and Arne Slot has a massive problem
Mohamed Salah has officially confirmed his departure from Liverpool. Arne Slot now …
2 months, 1 week ago