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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.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Career: The Fortunate Rise and the Inevitable Fall

November 1st, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the weird and wonderful career of former Lazio and England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson.

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.

45 Years of Hurt: What does England’s future hold?

September 7th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly breaks down the England national side and looks ahead to what could be a bright future for ‘them across the water’.

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

August 11th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.

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’.

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.