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
Aston Villa just sold their tactical spine and Unai Emery is in trouble
Unai Emery faces a massive tactical rebuild at Aston Villa after selling …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThe 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race Is Going to Be Complete Chaos
With 48 teams hitting North America, the 2026 Golden Boot won't be …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPost-Ronaldo Portugal is a powerhouse — if Roberto Martinez doesn't ruin it
Without the weight of Ronaldo's ego, Portugal's midfield is terrifying. Now they …
1 month, 3 weeks agoSpurs Sink to the Bottom, Gakpo Chooses City, and United Panic Early
Tottenham sit bottom after spending £320m, Cody Gakpo triggers a late-window scramble, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Michael Carrick's Man United are getting bullied off the pitch
Manchester United's duel collapse against Hull exposed glaring set-piece flaws under Michael …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWolves fighting back against Stoke is why the Championship is pure chaos
Wolves storming back against Stoke while Swansea lead proves why Saturday EFL …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPaying £30m for Alexander Sørloth is pure Manchester United panic
INEOS promised elite recruitment, but scrambling for Alexander Sørloth on deadline day …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa agree £47m deal for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye in wild overhaul
Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with PSG to sign 18-year-old …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rayan Cherki just turned Selhurst Park into his personal playground
City fans are losing their minds after Rayan Cherki dropped a 4-1 …
1 month, 3 weeks agoBrighton Replacing Dario Vidosic With Arturo Ruiz Is Pure Unfiltered Chaos
Dario Vidosic walked out for Angel City and Brighton paid a release …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso is taking a massive fitness gamble on Reece James
Reece James completed 180 minutes in 72 hours despite his chronic injury …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are back in the WSL, but Bethany England can't solve everything
Crystal Palace return to the WSL with striker Bethany England and tactical …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Brighton cannot afford another tactical misfire against Tromso
Brighton host Tromso IL at the Amex Stadium following a 0-0 draw …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Man United sold their dressing room for £10m and lost to Hull City
Sir Jim Ratcliffe bagged £10m for an Amazon documentary, but a 2-0 …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Alan Shearer drops Match of the Day workload to follow Newcastle live
Alan Shearer is scaling back his BBC Match of the Day appearances …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Monaco draw setup guarantees pure league phase chaos
As Giorgio Marchetti prepares to launch the 2026/27 Champions League draw in …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Bukayo Saka is back at his best after surviving Mikel Arteta's burnout machine
Bukayo Saka took just seven days off after the World Cup to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Raheem Sterling's descent from Pep's tactical weapon to rock bottom
Raheem Sterling was once Pep Guardiola's ultimate tactical weapon. Now facing criminal …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Glentoran vs Crusaders preview: Inside the Irish League's betting trap
Ahead of Glentoran vs Crusaders at The Oval, tactical analysis meets the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Oliver Glasner has a massive tactical problem and Leeds just exposed it
Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest twice in three days at the City …
1 month, 4 weeks ago