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
Laura Woods and the internet's obsession with phantom Arsenal bias
Laura Woods is the latest victim of the internet's weird, tribal insistence …
4 months, 1 week ago
The summer market is already exposing the Premier League's mid-table gap
The summer market is exposing the widening gap between clubs with clear …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The defining moments of the 2025/26 season
From Champions League heartbreak to the managerial carousel, here are the 10 …
4 months, 1 week ago
King Kev deserves a proper send-off from the Toon
Kevin Keegan’s stage four cancer diagnosis has united an usually fractured fanbase …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why the 2026 World Cup favorites are already walking into a trap
With the 2026 World Cup looming, European-based stars are entering the tournament …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal must move past the Champions League shootout ghost
Analyzing the tactical failures behind Arsenal's Champions League penalty heartbreak and what …
4 months, 1 week ago
West Ham's decline is a warning for every mid-table Premier League side
Michail Antonio's candid reflection on West Ham's collapse highlights a recurring issue …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's England gamble is resting on a massive cooling bet
Thomas Tuchel is leaning heavily on thermal conditioning to carry England through …
4 months, 1 week ago
Michael Carrick has a specific tactical void to fill at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick's arrival at Manchester United begins with a pivot toward Atalanta's …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Nice survival to the chaotic opening of the …
4 months, 1 week ago
The Scottish Premiership transfer market readies for a busy summer window
Scottish Premiership clubs are navigating a lean, calculated summer window as the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Kevin Keegan and the silence that hits harder than any defeat
Kevin Keegan's health update reminds us that football's identity is more than …
4 months, 1 week ago
Milan coaching search hits a pivot point as Ralf Rangnick enters the mix
AC Milan are navigating a managerial crossroads as Ralf Rangnick emerges as …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's trophy parade descent into violence is a massive reality check
Arsenal's title celebration devolved into a crime scene, overshadowing the club's historic …
4 months, 1 week ago
Man United eyeing Hayden Hackney in surprise midfield shake-up
Manchester United are tracking Hayden Hackney as Michael Carrick looks to reshape …
4 months, 1 week agoRafael Leão is playing a dangerous game with his Milan future
Rafael Leão is damaging his own brand and Milan's bottom line with …
4 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea prepare surprise move for relegated breakout star
Chelsea are targeting a discounted breakout star from a relegated side, armed …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's transfer strategy is caught in a data loop
Manchester United’s trend of chasing expensive youth targets risks repeating the same …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland calling up Rangers duo is a total vibe check
Scotland's squad adjustment isn't just about filling roster spots—it's a high-stakes test …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Fans
From the joy of an Arsenal title parade to the heartbreak of …
4 months, 1 week ago