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
Jürgen Klopp takes the Germany job: What this means for international football
Jürgen Klopp has taken the Germany job in a move that signals …
3 months ago
Leeds playing high-stakes poker with the Etihad academy
Leeds is chasing ghosts with a £35m bid for James Trafford, while …
3 months ago
Argentina's kit drama is the most peak FIFA move of the year
FIFA is forcing Argentina to change their kit design after the World …
3 months ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2020s
Breaking down the ten defining moments of 2020s football, from Messi's World …
3 months agoArsenal chasing Bruno Guimaraes is the definition of insanity
Arsenal chasing Bruno Guimaraes is a masterclass in burning cash, and it …
3 months agoChelsea just lit 55 million pounds on fire and called it a strategy
Chelsea is lighting fifty-five million pounds on fire for Maxence Lacroix while …
3 months ago
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali blasts 'false' transfer reports in wild update
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali blasted 'false' transfer rumors in a public …
3 months ago
Newcastle just spent 34 million pounds on a total gamble
Newcastle have dropped 34 million pounds on Aladji Bamba. Is it a …
3 months ago
Manchester United’s ticket crackdown hits a six-year-old mascot
Manchester United's aggressive anti-touting measures have claimed an unlikely casualty, highlighting a …
3 months ago
Top 10: Arsenal's Defining Moments of the Mikel Arteta Era
From the ashes of the Unai Emery era to the current title-contending …
3 months ago
The WSL fan experience is still lagging on the basics
The WSL is seeing record interest, but matchday logistics and stadium blunders …
3 months ago
Arsenal eyes £40m Christos Tzolis after Morgan Rogers deal hits roadblock
Arsenal turn their attention to Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis after being …
3 months agoLeveling Up Your Matchday: From Tactical Nerdery to Streaming Stability
We’re breaking down the gear that keeps your football obsession alive, from …
3 months ago
Why Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni stance changes Manchester United's summer
Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. …
3 months ago
Man United eye Juventus midfielder Danilo after cooling Alex Scott interest
Manchester United have turned their attention to Juventus midfielder Danilo after backing …
3 months ago
Jermain Defoe exits Woking after 116-day stint
Jermain Defoe has departed Woking after a 116-day tenure, highlighting the dangers …
3 months ago
Man United chasing Tchouameni is the definition of reckless ambition
Manchester United’s pursuit of Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni matches the club's historical …
3 months ago
Manchester City's summer of chaos: Transfers, injuries and disciplinary woes
Manchester City confirms the 116 million pound signing of Elliot Anderson, but …
3 months agoAnderson to City is the ultimate troll job for a desperate United
Anderson to City is a tactical flex that exposes just how far …
3 months agoElliot Anderson just set the Premier League's pettiness gold standard
Elliot Anderson is talking big about Manchester, but it's just another symptom …
3 months ago