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
Celtic survived Motherwell but the final day will be a bloodbath
Celtic escaped Fir Park with a highly controversial late penalty to keep …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal scraped past Everton and it was ugly
Arsenal's 1-0 win against Everton was less of a tactical masterclass and …
5 months, 2 weeks agoWhen 'too good' becomes 'too much': Glasner's City admission and the death of hope
Oliver Glasner's post-match comments about Man City weren't just a concession; they …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic's Last-Gasp Penalty: Pure Drama, or Pure Robbery?
A last-minute penalty for Celtic against Motherwell has blown the Scottish Premiership …
5 months, 2 weeks agoPhil Foden just ended the Premier League title race with one flick of his boot
Phil Foden's physics-defying trivela assist against Chelsea didn't just win a game; …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Southampton's Spygate disaster might send Middlesbrough to Wembley
The Championship play-off final is the richest game in world football. This …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Michael Carrick is the tactical fix Manchester United finally agreed on
Manchester United have ended months of hesitation by agreeing to appoint interim …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Southampton’s tactical paranoia is the final ingredient for a Wembley win
Southampton's bizarre 'Spygate' incident and their extra-time victory over Middlesbrough reveal a …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hearts and Celtic are one point apart and the title is on the line
With two games remaining, Hearts and Celtic are separated by just one …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Southampton survive Boro chaos but Spygate and scandal threaten Wembley trip
Southampton secured a late 2-1 aggregate victory over Middlesbrough, but touchline brawls, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Middlesbrough's Spygate Outrage is Tearing Football Twitter Apart
Kim Hellberg's 'spygate' meltdown and Beth Mead's emotional Arsenal departure have sent …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Southampton's chaotic semi-final win is a tactical and moral mess
Southampton booked their ticket to Wembley with a late Shea Charles winner, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Beth Mead's Heartbreak Arsenal Exit is a Brutal Reality
Beth Mead will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, a …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer rebuild: Why Declan Rice is facing a tactical sacrifice
Declan Rice won't be sold this summer, but Arsenal's transfer plans indicate …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Messi's new contract proves MLS is completely broken
The latest MLSPA salary drop reveals Lionel Messi got a massive raise …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Southampton and Boro are fighting for £200m in a total legal mess
Southampton host Middlesbrough in a play-off second leg overshadowed by a bizarre …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Casemiro is right about Gareth Bale, but Ronaldo fans can't handle it
Casemiro told Rio Ferdinand that Gareth Bale is the most complete player …
5 months, 2 weeks agoCarragher Swaps the Studio for the Dugout. We've Seen This Movie Before.
Jamie Carragher thinks his tactical genius on Monday Night Football translates to …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Pep Guardiola's VAR meltdown is a warning shot for Crystal Palace
The Manchester City boss has drawn a line in the sand regarding …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Football's Most Outrageous Touchline and Off-Pitch Moments
From Spygate to flying kicks, we rank the 10 most explosive touchline …
5 months, 2 weeks ago