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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.

West Ham’s Revival: The Allardyce Effect

December 1st, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

West Ham United are enjoying a new lease of life under Sam Allardyce and Ciaran Kelly looks at their recent progress.

Life after The Special One – Internazionale’s managerial instability

September 19th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Inter Milan and how they have yet to manage to find a suitable replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Season Preview: Chelsea

July 27th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly previews Chelsea with serious in depth analysis of Andre Villas-Boas’ first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

André Villas-Boas’ Appointment: Déjà Vu or Dawning of a New Era?

June 21st, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

With André Villas-Boas rumoured to be on the verge of taking over at Chelsea, Ciaran Kelly looks at whether the young manager can establish his own identity or will forever be labelled the ‘New Mourinho’.

2011/2012: Arsène Wenger’s Defining Season

June 15th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

After another trophyless season at the Emirates, this summer and the 2011/12 campaign will define Arsene Wenger’s tenure at the club writes Ciaran Kelly.

Joe Cole – The Forgotten Genius

June 4th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the lost genius of Joe Cole who, after battling a series of injuries and tough competition at Chelsea, has an uncertain future after a poor season at Liverpool.

West Ham United – Where Do They Go From Here?

May 27th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

After their relegation to the Championship, Ciaran Kelly discusses the situation at West Ham under the control of Gold and Sullivan, and what could be done to regain Premier League status once again.

A prayer to St. Andrew

February 26th, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

Ruining Football continue to slip down the Fantasy Football standings after a number of horror weeks and things don’t look like getting better any time soon. Birmingham City are the new Manchester United….in Fantasy Football terms anyway. With the Champions in Carling Cup action this week, I have turned to Birmingham City and their solid [...]