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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.

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.

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.

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.

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

June 18, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the life and times of Ronaldinho.

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.

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.

Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi

Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi

January 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The Top 50 is complete. Here is the best player of 2011, according to you. There was only going to be on winner. Introducing Lionel Messi.

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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