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
Bunny Shaw is the most efficient goalscorer in WSL history
Khadija Shaw averaged 1.14 non-penalty goals per 90 in Man City's title-winning …
5 months, 1 week ago
Celtic's title, Hearts' agony, and the Parkhead shame
Celtic snatched the Scottish Premiership title from Hearts in a dramatic 3-1 …
5 months, 1 week ago
Manchester City will end Chelsea's WSL dynasty today
Manchester City are perfectly positioned to lift the WSL trophy and end …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Moments of the 2026 WSL Season
Manchester City takes the crown, but the 2026 WSL season was defined …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Manchester United should run, not walk, away from the Kylian Mbappe circus
Manchester United are being warned off a shock move for Kylian Mbappe …
5 months, 1 week ago
Mac Allister's antics are destroying Liverpool's midfield structure
Jamie Carragher was entirely justified in blasting Alexis Mac Allister during the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal gatecrash the Isak race as Slot searches for Liverpool's edge
Arsenal have officially entered the race for Newcastle's Alexander Isak, joining Liverpool …
5 months, 1 week agoWayne Rooney crying on live TV just justified his entire BBC salary
We spent three days arguing over Rooney's BBC paycheck, only for him …
5 months, 1 week ago
Fletcher's FA charge proves United are entering Wembley with a grudge
Darren Fletcher faces an FA charge just as Manchester United prepare for …
5 months, 1 week ago
Jamie Carragher is right — Liverpool have lost their statistical identity
Liverpool's PPDA has plummeted to 13.8 as Jamie Carragher slams a squad …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Moments That Defined the 2025-2026 Football Season
From Pep Guardiola's exit admission to the chaotic Champions League semi-finals, we …
5 months, 1 week ago
Southampton 'Spygate' Allegations: A Deep Cut to Playoff Integrity
Middlesbrough have launched an extraordinary demand for Southampton's expulsion from the Championship …
5 months, 1 week ago
Hearts are 90 minutes away from destroying the Old Firm monopoly
For the first time since the mid-80s, the Scottish Premiership title might …
5 months, 1 week ago
West Ham's Relegation Dance: Moyes, Mismanagement, and a Frail Future
West Ham United face a desperate fight for Premier League survival, with …
5 months, 1 week ago
Daniel Farke putting Leeds ownership on blast is classic summer drama
Daniel Farke just told Leeds United he's not the right man for …
5 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid's massive gamble on José Mourinho will end in trophies or tears
Thirteen years after leaving in a storm of controversy, José Mourinho is …
5 months, 1 week ago
Salah and Wirtz benching at Villa Park signals Liverpool's Final priorities
Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz have been dropped to the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why the League Two play-offs are a physiological meat grinder
A deep dive into the sports science and medical challenges facing Salford, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions in Football History
From unpunished assaults and ghost goals to the Hand of God and …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Unbelievable Moments of the 2025-26 Season
From legal threats in the Championship to a chaotic Scottish title finale, …
5 months, 1 week ago