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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.

Ancelotti’s arrival at PSG: A clear statement of intent

January 10th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the decision by Paris St Germain to install Carlo Ancelotti as their new boss.

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.

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.

Villas-Boas Must Put His Imprint On Chelsea Attack

June 27th, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

As Andrea Villas-Boas sifts through his Chelsea squad over the next few, Andrew McCarten believes that there is one are in particular needing more focus than others.

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’.

2011/2012: Arsène Wenger’s Defining Season

June 15th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

After another trophyless season at the Emirates, this summer and the 2011/12 campaign will define Arsene Wenger’s tenure at the club writes Ciaran Kelly.

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.