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Little surprise in Steve Clarke’s immediate assimilation

Little surprise in Steve Clarke’s immediate assimilation

October 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Steve Clarke always showed signs of becoming a top flight manager.

Haves, have nots and haven't a clues - Russian football on the brink

Haves, have nots and haven’t a clues – Russian football on the brink

September 30, 2012 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore looks at the current state of play in Russia on the back of a new regime at the top.

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.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

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.

Ciaran Kelly - Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Ciaran Kelly – Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

May 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

BackPageFootball regular Ciaran Kelly talks about his first full publication and provides us with an exclusive extract from the Johan Cruyff biography.

Pep's Barcelona vs Sacchi's Milan - Clash of the titans

Pep’s Barcelona vs Sacchi’s Milan – Clash of the titans

April 9, 2012 by Fergie's Hairdryer

A fantastic in depth look at arguably Europe’s two best sides over the past 20 years.

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

March 6, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heads back 20 years to look at Graham Taylor’s tenure as England boss.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine

Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine

December 19, 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.

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