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
The SFA's cowardice is destroying the Scottish Premiership
A brilliant Scottish Premiership title race ended in chaos at Celtic Park. …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Roma's chaotic shithouse masterclass just broke Serie A
Gianluca Mancini decided to score two headers and get someone sent off, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah is right about the crumbling state of Arne Slot’s Liverpool
Arne Slot's control-based philosophy has left Liverpool in 5th place and triggered …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Allegri hits the panic button with five changes against Genoa
Milan face a tactical reckoning at the Marassi after a humiliating defeat …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso is Chelsea's new manager, but his rigid tactics might break them
Xabi Alonso is officially Chelsea's new manager on a four-year deal, replacing …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Alonso to Chelsea: Expect the tactical masterclass, eventually
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Chelsea marks a new chapter for the club, …
4 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal should be terrified after what Rodri just said at Wembley
Rodri's FA Cup victory lap was less about celebrating and more about …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
From Manchester City's routine FA Cup dominance to Arsenal's defensive masterclass, breaking …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Semenyo bails out City's sterile possession in grinding FA Cup final
Manchester City lift the 2026 FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea ghosted the FA Cup Final and Man City barely broke a sweat
Manchester City lifted the FA Cup after a lifeless 1-0 win over …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bunny Shaw is the most efficient goalscorer in WSL history
Khadija Shaw averaged 1.14 non-penalty goals per 90 in Man City's title-winning …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's title, Hearts' agony, and the Parkhead shame
Celtic snatched the Scottish Premiership title from Hearts in a dramatic 3-1 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City will end Chelsea's WSL dynasty today
Manchester City are perfectly positioned to lift the WSL trophy and end …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments of the 2026 WSL Season
Manchester City takes the crown, but the 2026 WSL season was defined …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Manchester United should run, not walk, away from the Kylian Mbappe circus
Manchester United are being warned off a shock move for Kylian Mbappe …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Mac Allister's antics are destroying Liverpool's midfield structure
Jamie Carragher was entirely justified in blasting Alexis Mac Allister during the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal gatecrash the Isak race as Slot searches for Liverpool's edge
Arsenal have officially entered the race for Newcastle's Alexander Isak, joining Liverpool …
4 months, 3 weeks agoWayne Rooney crying on live TV just justified his entire BBC salary
We spent three days arguing over Rooney's BBC paycheck, only for him …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Fletcher's FA charge proves United are entering Wembley with a grudge
Darren Fletcher faces an FA charge just as Manchester United prepare for …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Jamie Carragher is right — Liverpool have lost their statistical identity
Liverpool's PPDA has plummeted to 13.8 as Jamie Carragher slams a squad …
4 months, 3 weeks ago