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Tag: Chelsea

The Premier League's greatest ever defenders

The Premier League’s greatest ever defenders

January 25, 2021 by Alex Brian

Alex Brian picks out some of the standout defenders from the Premier League era.

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

November 30, 2020 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton takes a look at the career contributions of Olivier Grioud, the unfashionable target man with a healthy medals collection.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Five of the greatest 'backs to the wall' Champions League victories

Five of the greatest ‘backs to the wall’ Champions League victories

March 28, 2020 by John Dillon

With this season’s Champions League competition on hiatus, there’s an opportunity to look back at some of the big performances in recent years when the chips were down.

Pulisic's struggles at Chelsea shouldn't be a surprise

Pulisic’s struggles at Chelsea shouldn’t be a surprise

October 8, 2019 by Henry Reichman

Despite the fanfare surrounding his move from Dortmund, it is no surprise that the USA’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to make his mark on Chelsea, writes Henry Reichman.

Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League - Matchday Two

Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League – Matchday Two

October 3, 2019 by Jonathan O'Shea

Jonathan O’Shea previews the upcoming action in Matchday Two’s round of UEFA Europa League fixtures.

Sheffield United's imaginary 'Route-one' and modern football's failing pundits

Sheffield United’s imaginary ‘Route-one’ and modern football’s failing pundits

September 5, 2019 by Joseph Odell

Joseph Odell takes a look at Sheffield United’s tactical fluency and the flaws in some of the pundit analysis of the Premier League

Harry Kane, the lean mean goal scoring machine

Harry Kane, the lean mean goal scoring machine

August 14, 2019 by Kevin Coleman

This week’s Three At The Back podcast. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Frank Lampard has a bold new vision for Chelsea's future

Frank Lampard has a bold new vision for Chelsea’s future

July 18, 2019 by Back Page Football

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard lays the foundations for doing things his own way at Stamford Bridge.

In defence of Frank Lampard

In defence of Frank Lampard

July 8, 2019 by Shane Saunders

Frank Lampard’s appointment as Chelsea manager has caused consternation from certain quarters, however Shane Saunders believes the 41 year-old could be the right man for the impossible job.

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