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Tag: Hristo Stoichkov

Benitez, Clough and football's most bizarre managerial appointments

Benitez, Clough and football’s most bizarre managerial appointments

December 10, 2012 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at a few of the strangest decisions made by clubs when bringing in a new man at the helm.

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

March 14, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

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...

Chelsea were right to sack Andre Villas-Boas, but…

March 6, 2012 by Willie Gannon

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

Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi

January 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

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

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

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 – 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.

Hristo Stoichkov: The Bulgarian Messiah

Hristo Stoichkov: The Bulgarian Messiah

February 8, 2011 by Willie Gannon

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.

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