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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.

Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine

December 19th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Chelsea young gun Daniel Sturridge whose progress could be crucial to the Enlish national team.

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.

Scott Parker’s assimilation at Spurs: Proving his doubters wrong yet again

November 8th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Scott Parker has been drawing a lot of praise for his recent Spurs performances and Ciaran Kelly looks at the midfielder’s career to date.

2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

October 26th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Serie A club Napoli who have enjoyed something of a resurgence over the past 12 months or so.

Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea’s Greatest Player of All-Time

July 5th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Gianfranco Zola turns 45 today and Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to the Chelsea legend.

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.

Injury forces Ashton to quit

December 12th, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

West Ham and England striker Dean Ashton has been forced to retire from professional football after failing to recover from a long term ankle injury. The 26 year old began his career at Crewe Alexandra and moved to Norwich City before joining the Upton Park club for £7.25 million. There are suggestions that he may [...]

Moments of Magic #13 – Gianfranco Zola

November 5th, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

Pint-sized Italian magician Gianfranco Zola is the subject of this installment of Moments of Magic thanks to a wonderful piece of finishing against Norwich City. #13 Gianfranco Zola v Norwich City, 2002 When Chelsea took on Norwich in an FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge in 2002, a 36 year old Gianfranco Zola was coming [...]