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
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 football …
2 months ago
Liverpool's hunt for a Salah heir is getting weirdly desperate
Liverpool is scrambling for a Mohamed Salah replacement, but fixating on Rayan …
2 months ago
The ghosts of transfer windows past haunt Premier League boardrooms
Recruitment in the Premier League is a high-variance game defined by ego, …
2 months ago
When the deal dies: Why transfer near-misses haunt Premier League managers
A deep tactical breakdown of how collapsed transfer deals alter pressing triggers, …
2 months ago
Andoni Iraola faces an immediate tactical identity crisis at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola’s arrival at Liverpool signals a tactical shift, but the pursuit …
2 months agoAdrenaline: Is Zlatan's Latest Read Worth Your Matchday Coffee Break?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back with more unfiltered stories in 'Adrenaline'. We break …
2 months, 1 week ago
Man Utd targeting Lewis-Skelly is the transfer nonsense we deserve
The transfer rumors are officially hitting the point of no return. With …
2 months, 1 week ago
Transfer window chaos and Danny Welbeck at Chelsea: Is football broken?
From Chelsea's bizarre Welbeck move to Spurs' preseason red card disaster, we …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why the Bruno Guimaraes deal is Arsenal's most aggressive gamble yet
Arsenal's £80m move for Bruno Guimaraes signals a major shift from developmental …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ipswich Town push for Brighton playmaker Julio Enciso in ambitious loan swoop
Sky Sports confirms Ipswich Town are in negotiations with Brighton for Paraguayan …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over Max Dowman after Girona clinic
Max Dowman stole the show as Arsenal demolished Girona 4-1 in preseason, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brentford's aggressive midfield rebuild after the Norgaard departure
Brentford swap Norgaard for Sangare in a high-stakes midfield rotation, while Wrexham …
2 months, 1 week ago
Gianni Infantino is officially on thin ice with UEFA
Gianni Infantino is facing a mutiny from UEFA, Marcus Rashford returns to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea reach agreement for £42m Xabi Alonso target to replace Marc Cucurella
Chelsea have reached an agreement for a £42m defender requested by Xabi …
2 months, 1 week ago
Aberdeen and St Mirren headline early Scottish Premiership drama
BBC Sportscene highlights early Scottish Premiership action as Aberdeen, Hearts, St Mirren, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Infantino’s FIFA power grab collapses as UEFA turns the screws
FIFA's controversial $4.2 billion sell-off plan is officially dead. As Gianni Infantino …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Manchester United are pushing for Lewis Hall
Manchester United have internally approved a move for Lewis Hall, but Newcastle …
2 months, 1 week ago
Gianni Infantino’s FIFA tenure is on the brink after failed World Cup sell-off
Gianni Infantino's presidency is in freefall after his $4.2 billion World Cup …
2 months, 1 week ago
Derek McInnes has work to do after a stuttering start at Rangers
Derek McInnes started his Rangers tenure with a disjointed draw at Tannadice. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal and Liverpool testing new tactical boundaries in the States
Arsenal and Liverpool are using their American pre-season tours to test new …
2 months, 1 week ago