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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.

With ironic timing, Trapattoni inducted into FIGC Hall of Fame

With ironic timing, Trapattoni inducted into FIGC Hall of Fame

December 18, 2012 by James Clancy

James Clancy discusses Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni in the wake of his latest honour.

Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko

Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko

July 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of the Ukraine’s greatest ever player.

What could have been: Gazza’s three seasons at Lazio

What could have been: Gazza’s three seasons at Lazio

April 3, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heads back two decades to look at Paul Gascoigne’s stint in Serie A.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

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.

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky' manager

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky’ manager

November 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

In another fantastically researched and put together article, Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

 2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

October 26, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Serie A club Napoli who have enjoyed something of a resurgence over the past 12 months or so.

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