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
Igor Thiago is back at Brentford but Thomas Frank's ghost is still hovering
Igor Thiago has returned to Brentford for pre-season after his World Cup …
2 months ago
Arsenal chasing Bruno Guimaraes is a tactical gamble they need to win
Arsenal's move for Bruno Guimaraes is a high-stakes tactical gamble that could …
2 months agoCeltic's cheap bid for an Algerian goal machine is Peak Peter Lawwell logic
Celtic are haggling over an Algerian goal machine again. It's time Parkhead …
2 months ago
Altay Bayindir to Celta Vigo move reveals United's recruitment rot
Altay Bayindir is closing in on a move to Celta Vigo, marking …
2 months ago
Gonçalo Ramos is living the dream but the Derby della Madonnina is a nightmare
Gonçalo Ramos is the new flavor of the month at AC Milan, …
2 months ago
Why Gonçalo Ramos is the wildcard in Milan’s Derby della Madonnina plans
Gonçalo Ramos is preparing for his first Derby della Madonnina, and the …
2 months ago
Liverpool’s defensive fragility will cost them at Bournemouth
Liverpool's vertical speed will ruthlessly exploit Bournemouth's structural gaps, leading to a …
2 months ago
Vinicius Junior to Arsenal: The Reality Behind the Blockbuster Rumours
Arsenal's chase for Vinicius Junior is intensifying, but a deal depends on …
2 months ago
Newcastle handing the #1 shirt to Hornicek is a wild gamble
Newcastle's decision to trust Alex Hornicek as their number one is sparking …
2 months ago
Arsenal signing Vinicius Jr would be a chaotic mistake Arteta cannot afford
Mikel Arteta is eyeing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior as his ultimate wide …
2 months ago
Christos Tzolis is Arsenal’s secret weapon for the 2026 title race
Christos Tzolis’s arrival at Arsenal was quiet, but his pre-season fitness metrics …
2 months ago
Leny Yoro is betting on a structural rebuild that isn't ready
Leny Yoro's title aspirations for Manchester United overlook the fundamental structural issues …
2 months ago
The Mudryk market: Why Premier League clubs are gambling on damaged goods
Three Premier League clubs are gambling on Mykhailo Mudryk, but the data …
2 months ago
Football Weekly mailbag: AI, transfer gossip, and the summer madness
Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson, and Jonathan Wilson break …
2 months ago
Callum McGregor's Celtic extension lays the blueprint for Parkhead's next era
Callum McGregor's commitment to Celtic provides tactical stability at Parkhead, while Martin …
2 months ago
Liverpool need more than just money to fix this midfield
Andoni Iraola has an 80m pound war chest, but Liverpool’s deeper structural …
2 months ago
Arsenal's Vinicius Jr transfer dream is sheer delusion and it's time to wake up
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over Vinicius Jr transfer rumors, but …
2 months ago
Why Arsenal’s pursuit of Vinicius Junior is the summer's biggest gamble
Arsenal's aggressive pursuit of Vinicius Junior represents a high-stakes play for Premier …
2 months ago
Infantino is sweating as the FA crack shows first real blood
The walls are closing in on Gianni Infantino. After a failed push …
2 months agoHull City paying $33 million for a teen is the most Premier League thing ever
Hull City dropping $33 million on a teenager is a textbook case …
2 months ago