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Tag: Gianfranco Zola

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

May 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to a player who joined Chelsea as a relative unknown but leaves a hero.

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.

Shades of Guus Hiddink: Why Roberto Di Matteo deserves credit

Shades of Guus Hiddink: Why Roberto Di Matteo deserves credit

April 24, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Roberto Di Matteo has done an excellent job at Chelsea since taking the reins.

2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?

2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?

April 11, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the outstanding Premier League performers this season.

Assessing André Villas-Boas' first eight months at Chelsea

Assessing André Villas-Boas’ first eight months at Chelsea

February 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly had high hopes for Chelsea in his season preview, but 2011/2012 has been far from the unqualified success that André Villas-Boas enjoyed at Porto in 2010/2011.

Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine

Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea’s Future Number Nine

December 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at Chelsea young gun Daniel Sturridge whose progress could be crucial to the Enlish national team.

West Ham's Revival: The Allardyce Effect

West Ham’s Revival: The Allardyce Effect

December 1, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

West Ham United are enjoying a new lease of life under Sam Allardyce and Ciaran Kelly looks at their recent progress.

Scott Parker’s assimilation at Spurs: Proving his doubters wrong yet again

Scott Parker’s assimilation at Spurs: Proving his doubters wrong yet again

November 8, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Scott Parker has been drawing a lot of praise for his recent Spurs performances and Ciaran Kelly looks at the midfielder’s career to date.

 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.

Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea’s Greatest Player of All-Time

Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea’s Greatest Player of All-Time

July 5, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Gianfranco Zola turns 45 today and Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to the Chelsea legend.

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