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
Mexico's World Cup opener is a trap and South Africa are ready to spring it
Why Bafana Bafana are primed to spoil Mexico's massive opening-day party at …
1 week ago
The Premier League tactical arms race has begun in the transfer market
A deep tactical analysis of the summer's opening transfer battles, focusing on …
1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's ruthless England squad cuts are exactly what we needed
Thomas Tuchel has shattered the comfortable consensus of English football, dropping Phil …
1 week agoPep Guardiola's control freakery is a disease, and Real Madrid is the cure
Stop calling Real Madrid lucky when Pep Guardiola is busy suffocating his …
1 week agoStop complaining about tactics because Real Madrid just did it again
Pep Guardiola's sterile machine got absolutely devoured by Carlo Ancelotti's raw vibes …
1 week ago
Tuchel's England overhaul: Why the biggest names are watching from home
Thomas Tuchel has finalized his England squad for the 2026 World Cup, …
1 week, 1 day ago
Struijk and Stach facing fitness races ahead of final-day relegation scramble
Leeds United is sweating on the fitness of Pascal Struijk and Anton …
1 week, 1 day ago
Chelsea face major selection crisis with Joao Pedro sidelined
Joao Pedro is out for the remainder of the season, creating a …
1 week, 1 day ago
Why the SPFL's latest penalty probe changes how we view Celtic's attack
The SFA panel's review of Celtic's disputed penalty against Motherwell exposes a …
1 week, 1 day ago
The SPFL is investigating half the league and it is beautiful chaos
The SPFL has launched disciplinary investigations into Motherwell vs Celtic, Celtic vs …
1 week, 1 day agoLeeds and West Ham are limping into the most chaotic game of the season
The injury updates on Pascal Struijk and Anton Stach have turned this …
1 week, 1 day ago
Cristian Romero skips Spurs' season finale to attend match in Argentina
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the club's final Premier …
1 week, 1 day ago
Why Man United's tactical revolution could collapse against Real Madrid
Michael Carrick has fixed Manchester United's midfield chaos with a rigid possession …
1 week, 1 day ago
Why Mo Salah is suddenly questioning Arne Slot's tactical setup
Arne Slot's rigid possession system is neutralizing Mohamed Salah, and their public …
1 week, 1 day ago
Tuchel just dropped a nuke on England's World Cup hopes
Thomas Tuchel has left Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold out …
1 week, 1 day ago
Thomas Tuchel just bet the entire World Cup on five minutes of Ivan Toney
Thomas Tuchel has stunned the football world by naming Ivan Toney in …
1 week, 1 day ago
Top 10 Moments in Hull City's Impossible Run to Wembley
Hull City have defied every statistical model to reach the Championship Play-off …
1 week, 1 day ago
The Final That Shouldn't Exist: Boro's Wildcard Shot In Spygate's Shadow
In the wake of the 'Spygate' scandal that saw Southampton expelled, Middlesbrough …
1 week, 1 day ago
Arsenal’s Champions League final prep overshadowed by injury crisis
Arsenal's Champions League hopes hang on Jurrien Timber's health, while transfer battles …
1 week, 1 day ago
Hull City's promotion push hinges on the FA's Spygate investigation
The EFL Championship play-off final is in total chaos as the FA …
1 week, 1 day ago