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Tag: Joan Laporta

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

January 20, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.

Laudrup capable of continuing Guardiola’s legacy

Laudrup capable of continuing Guardiola’s legacy

July 22, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the prospect of a Dane being next in line for the Barcelona job.

The dynasty test awaits Guardiola

The dynasty test awaits Guardiola

May 27, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the job ahead for Pep Guardiola, who takes on the job of controlling a much different machine compared to his tiki-taki Barcelona.

Shades of Mourinho: Guardiola’s appointment at FC Bayern

Shades of Mourinho: Guardiola’s appointment at FC Bayern

January 23, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Pep Guardiola’s move to Bayern Munich is reminiscent of something we’ve seen before.

Andrea Stramaccioni embracing the shadow of Mourinho

Andrea Stramaccioni embracing the shadow of Mourinho

December 12, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Inter Milan’s young manager who is following in some big footsteps.

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

June 18, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the life and times of Ronaldinho.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

Zlatan Ibrahimović: The World’s Most Divisive Footballer

Zlatan Ibrahimović: The World’s Most Divisive Footballer

October 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

He’s been with some of the biggest clubs in the world, and has been influential everywhere he’s been. Ciaran Kelly discusses the changing career of AC Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.

Ronaldinho’s return to form: Redemption for El Gaucho?

Ronaldinho’s return to form: Redemption for El Gaucho?

September 2, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the resurrection of Ronaldinho now that he’s back in Brazil.

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