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David Luiz: The reborn defensive midfielder

December 24th, 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

July 31st, 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

May 23rd, 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

May 17th, 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

April 24th, 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

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.

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.

Josh McEachran: Chelsea’s Fledgling Playmaker

July 22nd, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a close look at a player who will be key to Chelsea’s future.

Tactics Board: Chelsea & Tuchel

October 8th, 2010 by Tim Hill

In a new series on Back Page Football, Tim Hill outlines two of his tactical observations from the previous weekend of football. This week, he glances over Chelsea v Arsenal, Manchester Utd v Sunderland and Mainz v Hoffenheim.