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
Liverpool chasing Barcola makes zero sense in the current window
Is Bradley Barcola actually moving to Liverpool, or are we just witnessing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's summer chaos shows how far behind the elite they remain
With rumours linking Manchester United to Francisco Conceição while talks take place …
2 months, 1 week ago
Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland, and zero room left for Rangers excuses
With Derek McInnes in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland upfront, and solid financial …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Harvey Barnes' Defining Newcastle United Moments
Breaking down Harvey Barnes' top 10 moments in a Newcastle shirt following …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Andoni Iraola's Coaching Masterclass Moments
Iraola is reshaping the tactical landscape with a high-press system that prioritizes …
2 months, 1 week ago
Paolo Maldini’s Italian FA exit proves the system is broken
Paolo Maldini's 16-day tenure as Italian FA technical director is a major …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Scottish Football League Cup Moments That Shook the System
Breaking down the 10 biggest moments from the Scottish League Cup action, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Super Falcons History
Nigeria enters the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations aiming for an …
2 months, 1 week agoHosting Champions League games in London is a total circus
Moving European home legs to London turns the sanctity of home advantage …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Premier League's new goalkeeper rule will backfire
The Premier League's bid to curb goalkeeper time-wasting via a trial rule …
2 months, 1 week ago
Xabi Alonso is already reshaping the Chelsea dressing room
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Chelsea marks a drastic tactical shift, but can …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Premier League Defining Moments of the 2025/26 Campaign
From tactical blunders at the Emirates to the frantic final day, we …
2 months, 1 week ago
Hosting Euro 2028 is a logistical nightmare for England
Hosting Euro 2028 sounds great until you look at the travel requirements. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Argentina doesn't need drama to keep winning
Despite the persistent rumors of dressing room discord, Argentina remains the most …
2 months, 1 week ago
Everton lock in Layzell loan as City defender seeks regular minutes
Everton have completed the loan signing of Manchester City defender Risa Layzell …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's Vinicius gambling is pure front-office chaos
Arteta is chasing a superstar move that doesn't fit the current wage …
2 months, 1 week ago
Man City must lock down Rodri before Real Madrid exploit their fatal flaw
When Rodri misses out, City drops 0.88 points per game. With Real …
2 months, 1 week ago
Man City must lock down Rodri before Real Madrid exploit their fatal flaw
City average 2.59 points per game with Rodri versus 1.71 without him. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Rangers enter the new season with plenty of talk but no room for error
Derek McInnes has set a baseline for Rangers' season, but winning the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From the Bruno Guimaraes transfer saga to the managerial shifts at York …
2 months, 1 week ago