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Didier Drogba: Chelsea's best summer signing

Didier Drogba: Chelsea’s best summer signing

July 30, 2014 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that the return of Didier Drogba is the best bit of business done at Stamford Bridge this summer.

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.

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.

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.

Season Preview 13/14: CHELSEA

Season Preview 13/14: CHELSEA

July 29, 2013 by Pete Sharland

Jose Mourinho is back at Stamford Bridge and Pete Sharland looks ahead to Chelsea’s season.

Van Ginkel heralds Mourinho’s new era

Van Ginkel heralds Mourinho’s new era

July 8, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the subtle changes already being put in place at Chelsea by The Special One.

Mourinho's Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

Mourinho’s Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

May 20, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Special One ahead of his predicted return to Stamford Bridge.

203: A tribute to Frank Lampard

203: A tribute to Frank Lampard

May 14, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heaps praise on the Chelsea midfielder after he broke Bobby Tambling’s goalscoring record against Aston Villa.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

March 28, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano asks why we naively continue to expect loyalty from professional footballers despite having been let down countless times before.

AVB: The key to Tottenham’s evolution

AVB: The key to Tottenham’s evolution

March 14, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the impact that the Portuguese has had since moving to White Hart Lane.

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