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
Roberto De Zerbi is already playing with fire at Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi's introduction at Spurs has been marred by a controversy …
6 months, 3 weeks ago![Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "I am convinced he [Mohamed Salah] won't be there next season. I don't think he can go anywhere el..."](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c917dfb4-13d5-11eb-81e1-83d9349b561f/image/56a2afdd888beca3a765cd86194b3039.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "I am convinced he [Mohamed Salah] won't be there next season. I don't think he can go anywhere el..."
Jules on The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN): key quotes on Controversial …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Graham (Total Soccer Show): "I know a lot of Liverpool fans who are now at the end of their tether with Arne Slot and the way ..."
Graham on Total Soccer Show: key quotes on Arsenal Premier League title …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Adrian Clark (The Totally Football Show): "I genuinely haven't seen anyone his age on the same planet, really. In terms of the speed of his ..."
Adrian Clark on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Critch (The Athletic FC Podcast): "I'm starting to think that we need to talk about Erling Haaland. It's three goals in 11 games in ..."
Critch on The Athletic FC Podcast: key quotes on Michael Carrick's future, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United are trapped in a cycle of expensive drift
Manchester United's tactical improvement under Michael Carrick is being undermined by a …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
AC Milan is finally getting healthy, but can they actually score?
AC Milan is finally trimming their injury list, but a goal-scoring drought …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
William Gallas is living in his own version of reality
William Gallas is back at it, offering unwanted advice to Chelsea and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Milan and Napoli face high-stakes tactical chess match on Sunday
The clash at the San Siro between Milan and Napoli is set …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Australian National Team History
From John Aloisi's penalty to the Matildas' historic 2023 run, we rank …
6 months, 3 weeks agoBorussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall isn’t just a standing section, it’s scripture
Dortmund is fighting to keep the Yellow Wall intact, and if they …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in FC Barcelona's Modern Era
From the 2011 Champions League glory to the modern financial scramble, here …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United are still crying over spilled milk in the box
An independent panel ruled against United's penalty shout, and honestly, the outrage …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Donnarumma’s tears are hitting the Italian fanbase hard
Gianluigi Donnarumma's recent emotional admission has the fanbase split between sympathy and …
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Barry Glendennig (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "Chelsea announced yesterday they've made the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, £262..."
Barry Glendennig on Football Weekly (The Guardian): key quotes on Nigel Farage …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Anthony Barry is the most important hire of the Tuchel era
Anthony Barry's transition from Accrington Stanley player to Thomas Tuchel’s right-hand man …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Don't let pre-tournament form fool you before the World Cup
Pre-tournament panic is a tradition, but a tactical audit shows why results …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea are spiraling and Enzo Fernandez is the latest lightning rod
Chelsea is in freefall, and Enzo Fernandez is the latest target for …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool and nobody knows how to handle it
Mohamed Salah announced he’s leaving Liverpool and the internet is in total …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Ronnie J. Stewart (U.S. Soccer Podcast): "The 2026 light kit for the U.S. Federation was really centered around trying to find and establis..."
Ronnie J. Stewart on U.S. Soccer Podcast: key quotes on U.S. Soccer …
6 months, 4 weeks ago