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
Jérémy Doku thinks he is the next Messi and the internet is split
Jérémy Doku thinks he's the world's best winger. Everyone else is debating …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Enzo Maresca is the heir apparent hiding in plain sight at City
With rumors of Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City, Enzo Maresca has emerged …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
PSG lead the Ligue 1 pack but fatigue might be their undoing
PSG holds a four-point lead, but a brutal seven-match stretch threatens to …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Barcelona are paying the price for the unsustainable load on Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal's season is over after a hamstring injury, exposing Barcelona's reckless …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025/26 Season
From record-breaking goal counts in the Champions League to Man City's shock …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025/26 Season
From the passing of Tony Parkes to the looming 104-match marathon of …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Gateshead just rewrote the manual on how to survive a relegation death spiral
After 13 straight losses and an 11-point gap to safety, Gateshead produced …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Leicester's £70m black hole: A cautionary tale of ambition unfulfilled
Leicester City faces a reported £70 million financial black hole, a consequence …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid are walking into a tactical trap while arguing about Instagram
As Real Madrid prepares for a massive UCL semi-final against Manchester City, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025/26 Season
From Leeds United's survivalist grit at Bournemouth to Arsenal's historic breakthrough against …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Tony Parkes Moments
Blackburn Rovers legend Tony Parkes has passed away at 76. We rank …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Milan and Bayern Munich square off for Vlahovic as Juventus eye Lewandowski
A Tier 1 report from Di Marzio suggests a massive striker merry-go-round …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Form-Defining Football Moments of 2026
From Michael O'Neill's burnout at Blackburn to the systemic failures of the …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea’s FA Cup hopes are vanishing after Rosenior’s messy exit
Chelsea is in shambles following the firing of Liam Rosenior, providing Leeds …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the bottom three trap is closing shut in the 2026 Premier League race
Analyzing the tactical flaws and statistical indicators currently defining the Premier League …
5 months, 2 weeks agoSean Longstaff just saved Leeds from a collective nervous breakdown
Sean Longstaff's 94th-minute scuff might have just saved Leeds United's season. It …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Stansfield is firing again and Birmingham look dangerous
Jay Stansfield finally ended his miserable goal drought against Preston, but Birmingham's …
5 months, 2 weeks agoLeicester City staring down League One is the cruelest joke in football
The team that broke the Premier League cartel is now staring down …
5 months, 2 weeks agoEssential Football Gear for the UCL Run-In
With the UCL Semi-Finals looming and the World Cup around the corner, …
5 months, 2 weeks agoThe Essential Arsenal Fan Scarf: Is It Worth The Hype?
A good scarf is non-negotiable for a football fan. We review the …
5 months, 2 weeks ago