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Benitez, Clough and football’s most bizarre managerial appointments
James Clancy looks at a few of the strangest decisions made by clubs when bringing in a new man at the helm.
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Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement
Ciaran Kelly takes a look at the history of Europe’s current flavour of the month, Athletic Bilbao.
Chelsea were right to sack Andre Villas-Boas, but…
Willie Gannon weighs up the pros and cons of sacking Andre Villas-Boas and his spell in charge at Chelsea.
Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi
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.
Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership
Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.
Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer
Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.
Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea’s Greatest Player of All-Time
Gianfranco Zola turns 45 today and Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to the Chelsea legend.
Hristo Stoichkov: The Bulgarian Messiah
Charasmatic, fiery and unbelievably talented, Hristo Stoichkov, who turns 45 today, will most likely never be overtaken as the biggest name ever in Bulgarian football. Willy Gannon explains why.