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
Celtic's inability to kill off Dundee threatens the title race
Celtic's recent performance against Dundee shows glaring tactical cracks, specifically in their …
6 months ago
Celtic's tactical stagnation at Dens Park
Celtic's failure at Dens Park reveals a alarming preference for lateral, low-tempo …
6 months ago
The inevitable quiet exit of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City
Pep Lijnders’ comments on Bernardo Silva signal the end of an era …
6 months ago
Chelsea and Liverpool are rewriting the FA Cup narrative
A deep dive into the FA Cup quarter-finals where youth talent thrived …
6 months ago
Arsenal face mounting pressure as medical staff confirm latest setbacks
Arsenal's thin squad depth is under the microscope as injury concerns grow …
6 months agoThe FA Cup Final 2026 presents a massive headache for the establishment
The 2026 FA Cup Final isn't just a game; it's a high-stakes …
6 months agoWhy Manchester City is sleepwalking into an FA Cup disaster
Manchester City is looking stagnant and vulnerable. I'm betting on a major …
6 months agoThe FA Cup final is broken and nobody wants to fix it
The FA Cup has lost its magic, traded for tactical boredom and …
6 months agoFrom the Pitch to the Living Room: Essential Gear for the Serious Fan
We’ve tested everything from training shorts to tournament-branded balls to help you …
6 months ago
Erling Haaland finds his rhythm just when Manchester City need it most
Erling Haaland's resurgence at Manchester City arrives at the perfect time as …
6 months ago
Leeds United's long road back to Wembley is validation for Daniel Farke
Leeds United's 39-year wait for an FA Cup semi-final is over, but …
6 months, 1 week agoStruijk just dragged Leeds out of the FA Cup grave
Pascal Struijk just buried the demons of 1987. Leeds is headed to …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chaos in the dugout and empty shirts in the boardroom
From a non-league headbutt to a Premier League sponsorship crisis, football's current …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal face a reality check after the Southampton collapse
Arsenal's FA Cup exit to Southampton has exposed flaws that must be …
6 months, 1 week ago
The FA Cup quarter-finals highlight a sport losing its common sense
A tactical breakdown of the West Ham-Leeds FA Cup tie, overshadowed by …
6 months, 1 week ago
West Ham and Leeds are proving why Sunday slogs belong in the mud
West Ham and Leeds delivered a masterclass in lethargy that made a …
6 months, 1 week ago
Celtic need a clinical response at Dens Park against Dundee
Celtic head to Dens Park to face Dundee, needing a win to …
6 months, 1 week ago
Why Rayan Cherki is the missing piece for Man City's UCL push
Rayan Cherki is the spark Man City needs to break down stubborn …
6 months, 1 week ago
Hearts are flirting with a collapse just when it matters most
Hearts are leaking points at a staggering rate, with a late-game collapse …
6 months, 1 week ago
Oscar's abrupt retirement exposes the dark side of modern fixture density
The retirement of Oscar due to a heart condition marks a grim …
6 months, 1 week ago