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
Manchester City agree £116m fee to sign Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116 million fee with Nottingham Forest …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Norway's gamble on Haaland's fitness has left them with no room for error
Ståle Solbakken's decision to rest Erling Haaland and rotate his squad against …
3 months, 4 weeks agoSenegal scored five but their World Cup dream is still on thin ice
Pape Gueye's venomous brace off the bench secured a historic 5-0 win …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Reece James faces another hamstring setback as England's World Cup hopes take a hit
Reece James will miss England's final Group L match against Panama and …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Xabi Alonso's Chelsea rebuild is about to get its first real test
Chelsea and Crystal Palace prepare for a tactical showdown as Maxence Lacroix's …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal and Spurs are chasing transfer moves that will redefine North London
Arsenal and Tottenham are pursuing contrasting targets in the summer window. Here …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Julian Nagelsmann and Manuel Neuer are losing their minds over Ecuador defeat
A detailed inside look at Germany's shocking World Cup loss to Ecuador, …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Man City agree record Elliot Anderson deal but Tuchel blocks medical
Manchester City have agreed a £116 million fee to sign Nottingham Forest …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Norway benched Erling Haaland for the Group I decider against France
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken makes ten changes and benches Erling Haaland for …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Reece James hamstring injury sparks World Cup crisis for Thomas Tuchel
England right-back Reece James is ruled out of the next two World …
3 months, 4 weeks agoWe need to stop waiting for Reece James to save England
England fans are acting shocked that Reece James' hamstring gave out again. …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Spurs make second bid for Sandro Tonali as De Zerbi pushes for deal
Tottenham Hotspur have made their second approach for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
How Tuchel solves England's midfield trap while United chase James Garner
An analytical breakdown of Thomas Tuchel's midfield dilemmas at the World Cup …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Fixtures are out and the grind begins now
The fixture lists are out, and the schedule reveals a brutal reality …
4 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From tactical shifts to tactical failures, here are the defining moments of …
4 months ago
Scotland are playing like they forgot how a ball works
Scotland just got dismantled by Brazil, and the fan reaction is predictably …
4 months ago
Tottenham's injury crisis deepens as Micky van de Ven faces spell on sidelines
Micky van de Ven is facing a 10-week recovery timeline after a …
4 months ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2026 Season
Ranking the moments that defined the 2026 football year, from tactical shifts …
4 months ago
Scotland’s Miami malaise is a tactical failure waiting to happen
Scotland’s stay in Miami has morphed from a tactical retreat into a …
4 months ago
The Tartan Army is stuck in a Miami holding pattern
Scotland sits in a Miami holding pattern waiting to see if their …
4 months ago