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: Most Controversial England National Team Recalls and Snubs
From the shock return of Ben White to the hotel-room-wrecking fury of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Off-Field Football Dramas of the Modern Era
From Jorginho’s pop-star spat to Messi’s historic burofax, we rank the ten …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ben White's England recall masks the physical toll of Arsenal's season
Ben White's return to the England squad under Thomas Tuchel is the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why English clubs are still tactically flawed in Europe
The BBC's latest Champions League quiz highlights a glaring issue with how …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Raheem Sterling's Dutch nightmare hits new low after De Klassieker flop
Raheem Sterling's Feyenoord career hit a new low after being hauled off …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ollie Watkins is finally looking like England's best striker again
Ollie Watkins ended a six-game goal drought as Aston Villa capitalized on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's Champions League nightmare: Isak boost but Alisson and Salah out for PSG
Arne Slot faces a Champions League crisis as Mohamed Salah and Alisson …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot and the Anfield anxiety: Is the honeymoon officially over?
Arne Slot's honeymoon at Anfield has ended abruptly following a three-game winless …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's Carabao Cup collapse is the wake-up call Viktor Gyökeres needed
Viktor Gyökeres is talking a big game about using Arsenal's Carabao Cup …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
St. Louis City's pressing traps will expose Nashville's midfield spacing
Marcel Hartel is dominating the half-spaces for St. Louis. Nashville SC will …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Craig Bellamy’s tactical evolution makes him a dark horse for a top job
Wales boss Craig Bellamy is rapidly becoming the most sought-after tactical mind …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Leicester City's survival hopes take another hit
Leicester City's relegation fears intensify after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
John McGinn is the engine driving Unai Emery’s Aston Villa forward
John McGinn’s tactical intelligence and relentless engine were the difference-makers in Aston …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal need a response against City or the season risks sliding away
Arsenal are reeling after their Carabao Cup final defeat, and a trip …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool against PSG is the heavyweight clash we deserve
Liverpool's dominant win over Galatasaray sets up a massive Champions League quarter-final …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham are sleepwalking into a disaster that nobody saw coming
Tottenham's humiliating loss to Nottingham Forest highlights a deeper rot within the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Football History
A deep dive into the 10 most significant moments in modern football, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou is running out of time to fix Tottenham's defensive mess
Tottenham are in a tailspin, and Ange Postecoglou’s stubborn tactical approach is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Scottish Premiership Moments
A deep dive into the most chaotic, historic, and frustrating moments that …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa are finding their rhythm but West Ham remain a tactical mess
Aston Villa are finding their rhythm, while West Ham's defensive disarray suggests …
2 months, 3 weeks ago