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Author: Ciaran Kelly

Sports writer and author of José Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator, featuring exclusive interviews with key figures not synonymous with the traditional Mourinho narrative and Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer, an ebook which peaked in the Top 40 of Amazon's top 100 Sports Books' chart. I have also written for Britain best selling football magazine, FourFourTwo and other British publications. I am a fully qualified reporter with an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism and a Masters degree in Sports Journalism from St. Mary's University, London.
Dynasty mapped for Guardiola

Dynasty mapped for Guardiola

March 31, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Spaniard who has brought more success to the German champions.

Villas-Boas parachuted into yet another cauldron

Villas-Boas parachuted into yet another cauldron

March 24, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the latest chapter in the Portuguese manager’s colourful book.

Anelka’s legacy sealed

Anelka’s legacy sealed

March 17, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on the Frenchman whose career in England appears to be over.

Sherwood exposed as van Gaal waits in wings

Sherwood exposed as van Gaal waits in wings

March 10, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the managerial revolving door at White Hart Lane.

Terry the real benefactor from England exodus

Terry the real benefactor from England exodus

March 3, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Chelsea captain who has been in superb form lately.

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

February 24, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year’s World Cup.

Morrison’s time will come

Morrison’s time will come

February 17, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that a step backwards will lead to many forwards for Ravel Morrison.

Beckham’s MLS legacy cemented

Beckham’s MLS legacy cemented

February 10, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the achievements of David Beckam since he moved Stateside.

Kevin Doyle: The deadline day winner

Kevin Doyle: The deadline day winner

February 3, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Irish international’s move to Loftus Road.

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.

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