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
Tonali leads Newcastle into Selhurst Park chaos as Glasner prepares final bow
Oliver Glasner prepares for his Selhurst Park farewell as Newcastle face a …
6 months agoRangers just handed Falkirk the keys to the city and I can't stop laughing
Rangers' rotation gamble has spectacularly backfired as Falkirk's early opener sends shockwaves …
6 months ago
Everton fans split after Dewsbury-Hall rescues a point at Brentford
Everton salvaged a late 2-2 draw away at Brentford to keep their …
6 months ago
De Zerbi targets Spurs revival as Tottenham roll the dice on chaos
Tottenham are reportedly circling Roberto De Zerbi for their managerial vacancy. It …
6 months ago
Man United's Champions League hopes face a brutal tactical test at Elland Road
Manchester United travel to Elland Road needing a massive result for their …
6 months agoGear Up: Five Essentials for Every Football Fan
We tested the latest gear, games, and books so you don't have …
6 months ago
West Ham's survival surge puts Nuno in the manager's seat for summer targets
West Ham's recent 4-0 win over Wolves has altered the Premier League …
6 months ago
Rio Ngumoha deserves his start against PSG
Arne Slot faces a tactical gamble as Rio Ngumoha fights for a …
6 months ago
Why Rio Ngumoha must start in the Champions League
Arne Slot's decision to trust 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha saved his job against …
6 months ago
Fulham’s defensive collapse reveals a deeper problem under Silva
Marco Silva’s critique of Fulham’s collapse against Liverpool hits on a recurring …
6 months ago
Lisandro Martinez is finally back for Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez is cleared for Manchester United's clash with Leeds after an …
6 months ago
Igor Thiago is single-handedly saving Brentford's season
Igor Thiago is tearing the league up with 21 goals, but has …
6 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From Slot's youth revolution at Anfield to the tactical stagnation in the …
6 months ago
Liverpool injury crisis deepens as midfield options thin out
Liverpool's thin squad faces a massive test as injuries mount ahead of …
6 months ago
Championship promotion race is turning into a chaotic slog
Championship frontrunners are stuttering, with conversion rates and mental fatigue turning the …
6 months ago
Top 10: Celtic's Defining Moments of the 2025/26 Campaign
Celtic have leapfrogged Rangers into second place after a gritty 1-0 win …
6 months ago
Arsenal have blown their composure and the title race with them
Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth was more than a bad day—it was …
6 months ago
Thiago Alcantara's latest setback hits Everton's European push
Everton midfielder Thiago Alcantara faces a month out with a hamstring tear, …
6 months ago
Hillsborough survivors and the necessity of remembrance
37 years after Hillsborough, a survivor's appeal highlights the vital, unrecorded stories …
6 months agoTop 10: The Most Explosive Moments of the 2025/26 Season So Far
From Igor Thiago's record-breaking 18th goal to Mats Wieffer's clinical strike at …
6 months ago