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
Why the £100m transfer fee is a trap that will kill club margins
A deep dive into why nine-figure transfer fees are a tactical and …
3 months agoThe FA is embarrassing English football again
The FA is pulling in millions while leaving the national amputee football …
3 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Diaspora World Cup
A deep dive into the 2026 Diaspora World Cup, tracking the impact …
3 months ago
The Guardiola Index: Ranking His Tactical Revolutions
From the 'False Nine' to the tactical experiments at the Etihad, we …
3 months ago
Liverpool’s crackdown on ticket touts is overdue but messy
Liverpool’s aggressive crackdown on ticket touting is a necessary, albeit late, response …
3 months ago
Jutta Rantala's move to Everton leaves Leicester City in a statistical void
Jutta Rantala created 42% of Leicester's goals last season. Her move to …
3 months ago
The Golden Boot technicality is still a massive headache
A deep dive into why goals in the third-place play-off count, why …
3 months ago
Tottenham are betting the house on De Zerbi’s revolution
Tottenham leads the 2026 summer spend, but the reliance on aggressive personnel …
3 months ago
Man Utd eye ambitious Zaire-Emery move as PSG midfielder tops summer target list
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring PSG mid-block prodigy Warren Zaire-Emery, but Premier …
3 months ago
FIFA's new three-week international window will break autumn tactical momentum
A three-week international hiatus in September 2026 threatens to dismantle early-season domestic …
3 months ago
Manchester United's summer recruitment strategy meets the World Cup audit
Analyzing Manchester United's transfer targets post-World Cup 2026 as Michael Carrick looks …
3 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the ten most pivotal moments in football history, …
3 months ago
Chelsea are essentially just building Man City B
Chelsea is raiding Manchester City's academy to build their squad, but the …
3 months ago
Morgan Rogers just cost £117m and London football Twitter is on fire
Morgan Rogers swapped Villa for Chelsea in a record-breaking £117m hijack that …
3 months ago
Manchester United pushing hard for Alex Scott as midfield rebuild begins
Manchester United are aggressively courting Alex Scott as contract standoff issues force …
3 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From defensive meltdowns at Hearts to the tactical chaos defining the top-six, …
3 months ago
Spain’s World Cup triumph highlights a brutal tactical shift for the Premier League
Spain’s systematic World Cup win exposes a major flaw in current Premier …
3 months ago
Iraola is playing a dangerous game at Anfield
Andoni Iraola is making big promises about Liverpool's roster, but the fans …
3 months ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of 2026
An analysis of the 2026 football landscape, focusing on Chelsea's massive moves, …
3 months ago
Enzo Fernandez is turning the World Cup final into a tragic comedy
Enzo Fernandez's post-match comments on Argentina's conduct are a masterclass in delusion …
3 months ago