Gary Hartley
Latest articles by Gary Hartley
Doomsday for football’s philosophers: why it’s bragging rights over style points for today’s bosses
By Gary Hartley published
FFT 50 Managers With tiki-taka now tucked away in a box somewhere, Luis Enrique re-shaping Barça and Kloppo departed from Dortmund, Gary Hartley wonders whether substance has taken over for good...
FourFourTwo’s definitive guide to the new signing welcome interview
By Gary Hartley last updated
Funny Behind the dead eyes and sweet nothings, we know there's nothing to see in our new signings' introductory gambits. Not that we care...
This is how it feels to be Leeds United right now
By Gary Hartley last updated
Leeds United Anxiety, angst and, worst of all, hope. Do Leeds fans think their team will see through a glorious end to the campaign? They wish, explains Gary Hartley...
Why Real Madrid are the most boring club in world football
By Gary Hartley last updated
Real Madrid Los Blancos don't exactly float Gary Hartley's boat – but stop sniggering, Barcelona fans: your club isn't exactly immune from criticism...
Is playing football just a job? Why we shouldn't judge the stars by our own desires
By Gary Hartley last updated
Premier League Gary Hartley reflects on the oft-maligned figures who simply aren't taken by the (alleged) glitz and glamour of day-to-day football...
Chaos and calm in the Championship: why does silliness rule so supremely?
By Gary Hartley published
Championship Leeds might finally look like they're getting their act together, but Gary Hartley wonders why the lunacy ever happened in the first place. And it's not just the Lilywhites affected...
Why the party is over for football’s sad billionaire owners
By Gary Hartley published
Premier League Throwing a personal fortune at a football club was once a near-certain path to success – but as Aston Villa, Blackburn, Everton and perhaps even Chelsea are seeing, these days it’s a rockier road
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