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
Leeds playing high-stakes poker with the Etihad academy
Leeds is chasing ghosts with a £35m bid for James Trafford, while …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina's kit drama is the most peak FIFA move of the year
FIFA is forcing Argentina to change their kit design after the World …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2020s
Breaking down the ten defining moments of 2020s football, from Messi's World …
2 months, 2 weeks agoArsenal chasing Bruno Guimaraes is the definition of insanity
Arsenal chasing Bruno Guimaraes is a masterclass in burning cash, and it …
2 months, 2 weeks agoChelsea just lit 55 million pounds on fire and called it a strategy
Chelsea is lighting fifty-five million pounds on fire for Maxence Lacroix while …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali blasts 'false' transfer reports in wild update
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali blasted 'false' transfer rumors in a public …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle just spent 34 million pounds on a total gamble
Newcastle have dropped 34 million pounds on Aladji Bamba. Is it a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United’s ticket crackdown hits a six-year-old mascot
Manchester United's aggressive anti-touting measures have claimed an unlikely casualty, highlighting a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Arsenal's Defining Moments of the Mikel Arteta Era
From the ashes of the Unai Emery era to the current title-contending …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The WSL fan experience is still lagging on the basics
The WSL is seeing record interest, but matchday logistics and stadium blunders …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal eyes £40m Christos Tzolis after Morgan Rogers deal hits roadblock
Arsenal turn their attention to Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis after being …
2 months, 2 weeks agoLeveling Up Your Matchday: From Tactical Nerdery to Streaming Stability
We’re breaking down the gear that keeps your football obsession alive, from …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni stance changes Manchester United's summer
Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United eye Juventus midfielder Danilo after cooling Alex Scott interest
Manchester United have turned their attention to Juventus midfielder Danilo after backing …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jermain Defoe exits Woking after 116-day stint
Jermain Defoe has departed Woking after a 116-day tenure, highlighting the dangers …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United chasing Tchouameni is the definition of reckless ambition
Manchester United’s pursuit of Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni matches the club's historical …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester City's summer of chaos: Transfers, injuries and disciplinary woes
Manchester City confirms the 116 million pound signing of Elliot Anderson, but …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAnderson to City is the ultimate troll job for a desperate United
Anderson to City is a tactical flex that exposes just how far …
2 months, 2 weeks agoElliot Anderson just set the Premier League's pettiness gold standard
Elliot Anderson is talking big about Manchester, but it's just another symptom …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal hijack rumours and Barcola to Liverpool are pushing fans over the edge
The summer transfer window is officially in full meltdown mode. Between Arsenal's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago