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
Tottenham's 192m gamble will fail to mask their deeper flaws
Tottenham's planned 192m spending spree on stars like Rashford and Tonali ignores …
4 months ago
The Tuchel England experiment is already hitting a brick wall
The reaction to England's frustrating World Cup draw is reaching peak toxicity, …
4 months ago
Belgium’s 2026 campaign is nearing a disastrous conclusion
Belgium's World Cup run is fading fast due to tactical rigidity and …
4 months ago
Derek McInnes will find Rangers is a different animal entirely
Derek McInnes' appointment at Rangers is more gamble than masterstroke. A look …
4 months ago
Ronaldinho is coming to Ravenna and it makes no sense
Ronaldinho is returning to professional football via the Italian Serie C at …
4 months ago
Norway’s arrogance meets a brutal reality check in the World Cup
Norway's performative arrogance is masking deep tactical fatigue ahead of the World …
4 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the Modern Premier League
From the Invincibles to the tactical shifts of 2026, we rank the …
4 months ago
The World Cup's early exit lounge is getting crowded
The 2026 World Cup group stages have been a graveyard for favorites …
4 months ago
Ross McCrorie return headlines a busy Scottish transfer window
Rangers move for a familiar face as Celtic raise the stakes for …
4 months ago
Why Real Madrid is betting the house on Kylian Mbappe's recovery
Real Madrid struggles with a tactical mismatch between Jose Mourinho and Kylian …
4 months ago
EFL fixture release day is the real start of the season
Tomorrow's EFL fixture release acts as the starting gun for Championship, League …
4 months ago
Chelsea’s Palestra gamble suggests a board still chasing ghosts
Chelsea’s pursuit of Palestra is a symptom of a transfer strategy that …
4 months ago
Top 10: The Transfer Market's Summer Shakeup
A deep dive into the 2026 summer transfer movement, ranking the most …
4 months ago
Mourinho wants Hincapie as Real Madrid overhaul begins
Jose Mourinho has targeted Arsenal's Piero Hincapie for a move to Real …
4 months ago
Croatia are sleepwalking through a World Cup they should be dominating
Croatia’s narrow win over Panama hides a worrying lack of tactical intent. …
4 months ago
Lionel Messi at 39 is still playing a different game
At 39, Messi is posting a 86 percent progressive passing accuracy, proving …
4 months ago
England’s World Cup dreams are cooling off after a total dud against Ghana
England's scoreless draw against Ghana leaves fans and legends alike shaking their …
4 months ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of 2026
A deep dive into the tactical shifts and officiating disasters defining the …
4 months ago
England faces an identity crisis after the stalemate with Ghana
Analyzing England's stagnation against Ghana and the tactical shifts required to recover …
4 months ago
Spurs are dreaming, and the Chelsea transfer chaos continues
Tottenham is chasing Tonali, Chelsea is hoarding talent, and the fans are …
4 months ago