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Is the “dark art” really as exotic as some like to pretend it is?
Daniel Collins looks at the whole issue of theatrics and diving in light of the latest high profile Premier League incident.
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2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?
Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the outstanding Premier League performers this season.
José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)
The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.
Chelsea were right to sack Andre Villas-Boas, but…
Willie Gannon weighs up the pros and cons of sacking Andre Villas-Boas and his spell in charge at Chelsea.
Assessing André Villas-Boas’ first eight months at Chelsea
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.
Champions League – Week in Review
Back Page Football’s UEFA Champions League correspondent Ger McCarthy looks back at the another week of last-sixteen first leg fixtures and makes some bold predictions about how each of the return games will go as we reach the business end of the competition.
Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine
Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Chelsea young gun Daniel Sturridge whose progress could be crucial to the Enlish national team.
Scott Parker’s assimilation at Spurs: Proving his doubters wrong yet again
Scott Parker has been drawing a lot of praise for his recent Spurs performances and Ciaran Kelly looks at the midfielder’s career to date.
Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Career: The Fortunate Rise and the Inevitable Fall
Ciaran Kelly looks at the weird and wonderful career of former Lazio and England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Zlatan Ibrahimović: The World’s Most Divisive Footballer
He’s been with some of the biggest clubs in the world, and has been influential everywhere he’s been. Ciaran Kelly discusses the changing career of AC Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.