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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.

In defence of Lee Cattermole

In defence of Lee Cattermole

September 28, 2012 by James Hunt

James Hunt makes a valant attempt to do the impossible – stick up for the Sunderland red card magnet.

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

May 17, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the wider impact a Champions League win would have on the Chelsea and its history.

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: A Tribute to O Fenômeno

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: A Tribute to O Fenômeno

April 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of one of the all time great strikers.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

March 20, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, José Mourinho.

Doing the dirty work: The holding midfielder

Doing the dirty work: The holding midfielder

March 3, 2012 by Daniel Rhodes

Daniel Rhodes takes an in depth look at what has become one of the most important roles in the modern game.

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

December 7, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly is back with another fantastic read and this time out his focus is on French legend Zidane Zidane.

Life after The Special One - Internazionale's managerial instability

Life after The Special One – Internazionale’s managerial instability

September 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Inter Milan and how they have yet to manage to find a suitable replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Samuel Eto’o: Mercenary or Big Money Trailblazer?

Samuel Eto’o: Mercenary or Big Money Trailblazer?

August 28, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Samuel Eto’o’s big money move to Russia.

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