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
Tottenham Hotspur's injury list grows as De Zerbi makes a mess of his PR
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is navigating a PR minefield while …
6 months, 1 week ago
Roberto De Zerbi is already playing with fire at Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi's introduction at Spurs has been marred by a controversy …
6 months, 1 week ago![Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "I am convinced he [Mohamed Salah] won't be there next season. I don't think he can go anywhere el..."](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c917dfb4-13d5-11eb-81e1-83d9349b561f/image/56a2afdd888beca3a765cd86194b3039.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "I am convinced he [Mohamed Salah] won't be there next season. I don't think he can go anywhere el..."
Jules on The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN): key quotes on Controversial …
6 months, 1 week ago
Graham (Total Soccer Show): "I know a lot of Liverpool fans who are now at the end of their tether with Arne Slot and the way ..."
Graham on Total Soccer Show: key quotes on Arsenal Premier League title …
6 months, 1 week ago
Adrian Clark (The Totally Football Show): "I genuinely haven't seen anyone his age on the same planet, really. In terms of the speed of his ..."
Adrian Clark on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
6 months, 1 week ago
Critch (The Athletic FC Podcast): "I'm starting to think that we need to talk about Erling Haaland. It's three goals in 11 games in ..."
Critch on The Athletic FC Podcast: key quotes on Michael Carrick's future, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are trapped in a cycle of expensive drift
Manchester United's tactical improvement under Michael Carrick is being undermined by a …
6 months, 1 week ago
AC Milan is finally getting healthy, but can they actually score?
AC Milan is finally trimming their injury list, but a goal-scoring drought …
6 months, 1 week ago
William Gallas is living in his own version of reality
William Gallas is back at it, offering unwanted advice to Chelsea and …
6 months, 1 week ago
Milan and Napoli face high-stakes tactical chess match on Sunday
The clash at the San Siro between Milan and Napoli is set …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Australian National Team History
From John Aloisi's penalty to the Matildas' historic 2023 run, we rank …
6 months, 1 week agoBorussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall isn’t just a standing section, it’s scripture
Dortmund is fighting to keep the Yellow Wall intact, and if they …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in FC Barcelona's Modern Era
From the 2011 Champions League glory to the modern financial scramble, here …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are still crying over spilled milk in the box
An independent panel ruled against United's penalty shout, and honestly, the outrage …
6 months, 1 week ago
Donnarumma’s tears are hitting the Italian fanbase hard
Gianluigi Donnarumma's recent emotional admission has the fanbase split between sympathy and …
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Barry Glendennig (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "Chelsea announced yesterday they've made the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, £262..."
Barry Glendennig on Football Weekly (The Guardian): key quotes on Nigel Farage …
6 months, 1 week ago
Anthony Barry is the most important hire of the Tuchel era
Anthony Barry's transition from Accrington Stanley player to Thomas Tuchel’s right-hand man …
6 months, 1 week ago
Don't let pre-tournament form fool you before the World Cup
Pre-tournament panic is a tradition, but a tactical audit shows why results …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are spiraling and Enzo Fernandez is the latest lightning rod
Chelsea is in freefall, and Enzo Fernandez is the latest target for …
6 months, 1 week ago
Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool and nobody knows how to handle it
Mohamed Salah announced he’s leaving Liverpool and the internet is in total …
6 months, 1 week ago