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Tag: John Obi Mikel

Zola’s heir: A fitting end for Mata

Zola’s heir: A fitting end for Mata

January 26, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Spaniard’s exit from Stamford Bridge.

Van Ginkel heralds Mourinho’s new era

Van Ginkel heralds Mourinho’s new era

July 8, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the subtle changes already being put in place at Chelsea by The Special One.

Mourinho's Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

Mourinho’s Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

May 20, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Special One ahead of his predicted return to Stamford Bridge.

David Luiz: The reborn defensive midfielder

David Luiz: The reborn defensive midfielder

December 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at a shift in position for a Brazilian at Stamford Bridge.

2012/2013 Chelsea season preview: a new dawn

2012/2013 Chelsea season preview: a new dawn

July 31, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly provides us with a very detailed look ahead to Chelsea’s first full campaign under Roberto Di Matteo.

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

May 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to a player who joined Chelsea as a relative unknown but leaves a hero.

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

May 17, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the wider impact a Champions League win would have on the Chelsea and its history.

Shades of Guus Hiddink: Why Roberto Di Matteo deserves credit

Shades of Guus Hiddink: Why Roberto Di Matteo deserves credit

April 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Roberto Di Matteo has done an excellent job at Chelsea since taking the reins.

Assessing André Villas-Boas' first eight months at Chelsea

Assessing André Villas-Boas’ first eight months at Chelsea

February 23, 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.

Season Preview: Chelsea

Season Preview: Chelsea

July 27, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly previews Chelsea with serious in depth analysis of Andre Villas-Boas’ first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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