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Tag: Gianfranco Zola

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.

Hart’s predicament put into context by Robert Enke

Hart’s predicament put into context by Robert Enke

October 7, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the recent furor over Joe Hart’s form in the Manchester City goal.

Final roll of the dice for Josh McEachran

Final roll of the dice for Josh McEachran

September 22, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on a young Englishman struggling to make a breakthrough.

Kevin Phillips: The £120million man

Kevin Phillips: The £120million man

May 29, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt discusses Crystal Palace hero Kevin Phillips, who on the fourth time of trying finally conquered the play-off final.

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.

Watford - Barcelona of the Championship

Watford – Barcelona of the Championship

January 30, 2013 by James Cartwright

James Cartwright looks at Watford who have made great strides under a Premier League legend.

The intrigue of the Benítez interlude

The intrigue of the Benítez interlude

November 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Rafa Benitez appointment at Chelsea.

Some things borrowed leave some fans blue

Some things borrowed leave some fans blue

November 16, 2012 by Vincent Ralph

Vincent Ralph on why loan signings aren’t always a good thing.

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.

2012/2013 Chelsea season preview: a new dawn

2012/2013 Chelsea season preview: a new dawn

July 31, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly provides us with a very detailed look ahead to Chelsea’s first full campaign under Roberto Di Matteo.

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