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Tag: brian clough

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

February 24, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.

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.

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

September 30, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Paul Gascoigne and the difficulties he went through as a player.

A tale of two managers

A tale of two managers

January 24, 2013 by Back Page Football

Dan Gilfillan discusses two managerial icons who, despite being miles and generations apart, are unimaginably similar.

Benitez, Clough and football's most bizarre managerial appointments

Benitez, Clough and football’s most bizarre managerial appointments

December 10, 2012 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at a few of the strangest decisions made by clubs when bringing in a new man at the helm.

Martin O'Neill faces a defining seven weeks

Martin O’Neill faces a defining seven weeks

November 12, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Sunderland manager’s immediate future.

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

October 30, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.

Exclusive extract of José Mourinho: The Special Paradox

Exclusive extract of José Mourinho: The Special Paradox

September 12, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly gives us an extract from Chapter Four of his latest Kindle, José Mourinho: The Special Paradox.

The era of "player power"

The era of “player power”

July 7, 2012 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson offers his thoughts on the increasing influence of players.

To dare is to do: Tottenham's appointment of André Villas-Boas

To dare is to do: Tottenham’s appointment of André Villas-Boas

July 4, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly analyses the man set to take over from Harry Redknapp at White Hart Lane.

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