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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.
Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

January 20, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.

Irish invasion at Everton brings hope

Irish invasion at Everton brings hope

January 12, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the news that Aiden McGeady is the latest to join the Irish contingent at Goodison Park.

Lacina Traoré: A potential catalyst for West Ham

Lacina Traoré: A potential catalyst for West Ham

January 6, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at a player who could help turn West Ham’s season around.

Balotelli to Chelsea: an unlikely move

Balotelli to Chelsea: an unlikely move

December 30, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly ponders the idea of a certain Italian returning to the Premier League.

Tan and Eriksson: the perfect match

Tan and Eriksson: the perfect match

December 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly offers up a suggestion for the Cardiff City circus.

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

December 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the young loanee who has made a big impression since moving to Goodison Park.

Allardyce banking on Carroll’s return

Allardyce banking on Carroll’s return

December 8, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

With West Ham suffering yet another defeat this weekend, Ciaran Kelly believes they desperately need the return of their target man.

AVB’s struggles: shades of 2011

AVB’s struggles: shades of 2011

December 2, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly givens his thoughts on the tough times for the Portuguese manager.

Chapter 3 of José Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator

Chapter 3 of José Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator

November 27, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly treats us to an extract from his book on The Special One.

O’Neill/Keane: The international Clough/Taylor?

O’Neill/Keane: The international Clough/Taylor?

November 10, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly draws comparisons between the new Irish regime and one of the best seen in English football.

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