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Tag: Branislav Ivanovic

Mourinho's Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

Mourinho’s Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

May 5, 2015 by Matthew Coyle

José Mourinho has just secured another league title at Chelsea. Yet he has been accused of defensive, win-at-all-costs football. So what asks Matthew Coyle.

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

March 4, 2015 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that Chelsea should add a few more strings to their bow if they are to remain the benchmark team in England.

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.

Premier League Team of the Season so far

Premier League Team of the Season so far

November 9, 2013 by Josh Bland

Josh Bland picks his stand out players from the Premier League so far.

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.

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.

On (dis)respect, cannibalism, and Luis Suarez

On (dis)respect, cannibalism, and Luis Suarez

April 22, 2013 by Pavan Mano

After Luis Suarez bizarrely attempted to chew part of Branislav Ivanovic’s arm off last night, Pavan Mano reflects on the striker’s latest transgression and what it means in the context of his future and Liverpool’s.

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.

David Luiz: The reborn defensive midfielder

David Luiz: The reborn defensive midfielder

December 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at a shift in position for a Brazilian at Stamford Bridge.

Turning to Falcao: Chelsea’s striking dilemna

Turning to Falcao: Chelsea’s striking dilemna

October 3, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly examines the striker situation at Stamford Bridge.

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