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1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

January 20, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.

Eto’o and Mourinho: A partnership worth resuming

Eto’o and Mourinho: A partnership worth resuming

August 19, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discussed the relationship between Samuel Eto’o and Jose Mourinho, and wonders if a move to Chelsea would be plausible for the Cameroonian striker.

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

February 11, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the bond between two of Brazil’s most famous sons in recent times.

Little surprise in Steve Clarke’s immediate assimilation

Little surprise in Steve Clarke’s immediate assimilation

October 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Steve Clarke always showed signs of becoming a top flight manager.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

June 18, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the life and times of Ronaldinho.

Ciaran Kelly - Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Ciaran Kelly – Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

May 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

BackPageFootball regular Ciaran Kelly talks about his first full publication and provides us with an exclusive extract from the Johan Cruyff biography.

Pep's Barcelona vs Sacchi's Milan - Clash of the titans

Pep’s Barcelona vs Sacchi’s Milan – Clash of the titans

April 9, 2012 by Fergie's Hairdryer

A fantastic in depth look at arguably Europe’s two best sides over the past 20 years.

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

March 6, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heads back 20 years to look at Graham Taylor’s tenure as England boss.

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