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Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

May 23rd, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to a player who joined Chelsea as a relative unknown but leaves a hero.

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

May 17th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the wider impact a Champions League win would have on the Chelsea and its history.

Shades of Guus Hiddink: Why Roberto Di Matteo deserves credit

April 24th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Roberto Di Matteo has done an excellent job at Chelsea since taking the reins.

Is the “dark art” really as exotic as some like to pretend it is?

April 19th, 2012 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins looks at the whole issue of theatrics and diving in light of the latest high profile Premier League incident.

2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?

April 11th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the outstanding Premier League performers this season.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21st, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

Chelsea were right to sack Andre Villas-Boas, but…

March 6th, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon weighs up the pros and cons of sacking Andre Villas-Boas and his spell in charge at Chelsea.

Assessing André Villas-Boas’ first eight months at Chelsea

February 23rd, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly had high hopes for Chelsea in his season preview, but 2011/2012 has been far from the unqualified success that André Villas-Boas enjoyed at Porto in 2010/2011.

Champions League – Week in Review

February 23rd, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Back Page Football’s UEFA Champions League correspondent Ger McCarthy looks back at the another week of last-sixteen first leg fixtures and makes some bold predictions about how each of the return games will go as we reach the business end of the competition.