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
Marcus Rashford faces a make-or-break month at Barcelona
With Raphinha out, Marcus Rashford must replace a goal contribution every 108 …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Wrexham's playoff push shows they belong in the Championship
Wrexham’s gritty recovery against West Brom puts them firmly in the Championship …
6 months, 3 weeks agoOxford United are allergic to winning and it's killing us
Oxford United's recent draw with Hull City has left fans divided between …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Championship promotion race is turning into a chaotic free-for-all
The Championship promotion scrap has turned into a high-stakes psychological war, with …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Championship promotion race enters the final sprint
The EFL Championship promotion race is turning into a war of attrition …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
The 2026 season has redefined the hierarchy of English football, moving away …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Morgan Rogers is the Premier League's most intriguing summer target
Morgan Rogers is drawing heavy interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. We break …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From Foden's resurgence to the tactical chaos of Serie A, we rank …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea aren't waiting for summer; four deals already in the bag
Chelsea have secured four pre-agreed summer signings for £55m, allowing Liam Rosenior …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea are burning money and fans have seen enough
Chelsea's latest financial disaster puts them at the top of the table …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Sam Kerr's Denver move is a gamble Chelsea can't afford
Sam Kerr is reportedly heading to Denver Summit, leaving Chelsea with a …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham gamble on De Zerbi and a needed squad overhaul
Tottenham turn to Roberto De Zerbi to save their season. Tactical shifts, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Allan loses his cool in a Fluminense nightmare
Former Liverpool man Allan saw red in a bizarre turn of events …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Woking Era Begins
Jermain Defoe's arrival at Woking has signaled a massive shift for the …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The FA Cup quarterfinals and the weight of failing expectations
Chelsea's conversion rate dropping below 12% highlights a stark reality for the …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal chasing ghosts of 2004 while city keeps breathing down their necks
Thierry Henry is calling out Arsenal's missing link, and it isn't pretty. …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Middlesbrough surge toward Premier League promotion
Middlesbrough are positioning themselves for a promotion push, but the final weeks …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid vs. England is the pettiest feud of the spring
Jude Bellingham's scoreless international break has Real Madrid up in arms and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer transfer strategy is a logic puzzle nobody can solve
Analyzing Arsenal's transfer headaches, the Nwaneri development problem, and the Milan strategy …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham Hotspur's injury list grows as De Zerbi makes a mess of his PR
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is navigating a PR minefield while …
6 months, 3 weeks ago