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 Moments That Defined the 2025-2026 Football Season
From Pep Guardiola's exit admission to the chaotic Champions League semi-finals, we …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Southampton 'Spygate' Allegations: A Deep Cut to Playoff Integrity
Middlesbrough have launched an extraordinary demand for Southampton's expulsion from the Championship …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hearts are 90 minutes away from destroying the Old Firm monopoly
For the first time since the mid-80s, the Scottish Premiership title might …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham's Relegation Dance: Moyes, Mismanagement, and a Frail Future
West Ham United face a desperate fight for Premier League survival, with …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Daniel Farke putting Leeds ownership on blast is classic summer drama
Daniel Farke just told Leeds United he's not the right man for …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid's massive gamble on José Mourinho will end in trophies or tears
Thirteen years after leaving in a storm of controversy, José Mourinho is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Salah and Wirtz benching at Villa Park signals Liverpool's Final priorities
Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz have been dropped to the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the League Two play-offs are a physiological meat grinder
A deep dive into the sports science and medical challenges facing Salford, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions in Football History
From unpunished assaults and ghost goals to the Hand of God and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Unbelievable Moments of the 2025-26 Season
From legal threats in the Championship to a chaotic Scottish title finale, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Middlesbrough are trying to litigate their way into the Premier League
Middlesbrough's legal team is trying to sue their way into the Premier …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The WSL is losing its three biggest goalscorers and nobody is ready
Kerr, Mead, and Shaw accounted for a ridiculous share of their clubs' …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Milan administrative shakeup: Why the front office is in flux
Milan's front office is in turmoil as reporting suggests Igli Tare is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United are betting their future on Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is nearing a permanent appointment at Manchester United as the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
LaLiga's descent into absolute chaos is better than your league
With nine teams separated by a hair's breadth in LaLiga, the race …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
AC Milan managerial uncertainty threatens summer recruitment plans
Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare are reportedly nearing the exit at San …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Mateus Fernandes is the exact midfielder Arsenal need right now
Arsenal's reported interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is more than just …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool collapse is mirroring a classic FSG mistake
Arne Slot insists he isn't leaving Liverpool, but the underlying metrics and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic are about to win the league despite the Wilfried Nancy chaos
Celtic are set to clinch the SPFL title against Hearts this weekend, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Khadija Shaw already won the WSL Player of the Season debate
Manchester City's star striker headlines the eight-player shortlist, but her overwhelming dominance …
4 months, 3 weeks ago