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
Liverpool and Newcastle face mounting injury crises as season hits breaking point
As April enters its final week, Liverpool and Newcastle are grappling with …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Anita Asante-Tomas confirms early retirement after recurring knee issues
Aston Villa's defensive rotation receives a significant blow as Anita Asante-Tomas announces …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Spurs fans are spiraling after De Zerbi's latest must-win ultimatum
Roberto De Zerbi is playing mind games with his own squad ahead …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Bukayo Saka returns just in time to save Arsenal's double dreams
Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori return to the Arsenal lineup just in …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Gianluca Prestianni just threw away Benfica's next European campaign
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been hit with a massive six-match UEFA ban …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Go Ahead Eagles just showed every plastic club how to treat a legend
Go Ahead Eagles kit woman Carla Whittie is retiring after 28 years, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Unforgettable Moments Shaping the 2026 Season
The 2026 season has been defined by dramatic shifts, from record-breaking broadcasting …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland's greatest goal debate is finally splitting the Tartan Army
As BBC Scotland searches for the nation's most iconic goal, the debate …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Someone at Westminster Council is getting fired over the Millwall badge disaster
Westminster City Council inexplicably used Millwall's badge on a KKK illustration, handing …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Can You Master the Football Quiz?
From calendar-month goal records to the toughest Champions League trivia, we rank …
5 months, 2 weeks agoWhy the A-League ignoring Harry Kewell is an absolute joke
Harry Kewell just dropped a reality check on the Australian domestic game, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle and Liverpool deal with fresh injury headaches after weekend scrap
Newcastle and Liverpool face personnel crises following a brutal weekend of Premier …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool’s summer rebuild strategy is becoming clearer under Alonso’s shadow
Liverpool are targeting aggressive defensive and attacking reinforcements as management looks to …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's potential midfield overhaul under Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso's shortlist for Liverpool signals a shift in tactical identity, requiring …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester City have the Premier League title in their own hands
Manchester City has seized control of the Premier League as Chelsea's managerial …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's internal crisis deepens as Rosenior firing leaves squad cold
Liam Rosenior's sacking at Chelsea exposes a fractured locker room and a …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's potential midfield overhaul under Xabi Alonso
Liverpool's potential transfer window success hinges on clearing out a congested midfield …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is trapped in Manchester United's ongoing managerial inertia
Michael Carrick remains in a professional purgatory at Carrington. Despite high-level talks …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is trapped in Manchester United's ongoing managerial inertia
Michael Carrick remains in limbo as Sir Jim Ratcliffe delays a permanent …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Hibs hold the ultimate spoiler card in the Edinburgh Derby
Hibs have little to play for in the standings, but David Gray’s …
5 months, 2 weeks ago