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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.

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.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

March 20th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, 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.

Josh McEachran: Right place at the right time

January 21st, 2012 by Ben Pinkney

Ben Pinkney discusses Josh McEachran’s loan move to Swansea, and why the Chelsea midfielder has made a smart move at the right time.

Frank Lampard has no future at Chelsea under misfiring manager

January 9th, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Over the past couple of weeks, Chelsea’s Frank Lampard has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Willie Gannon examines the rift in Villas-Boas and Lampard’s relationship.