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O’Neill/Keane: The international Clough/Taylor?

O’Neill/Keane: The international Clough/Taylor?

November 10, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly draws comparisons between the new Irish regime and one of the best seen in English football.

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.

Brian Clough and Peter Taylor: The Unlikely Duo

Brian Clough and Peter Taylor: The Unlikely Duo

February 7, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

This week, Ciaran Kelly writes about Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

January 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on Sunderland midfielder James McClean, who has played himself into contention for a Euro 2012 place since his move from Derry City.

André Villas-Boas’ Appointment: Déjà Vu or Dawning of a New Era?

André Villas-Boas’ Appointment: Déjà Vu or Dawning of a New Era?

June 21, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

With André Villas-Boas rumoured to be on the verge of taking over at Chelsea, Ciaran Kelly looks at whether the young manager can establish his own identity or will forever be labelled the ‘New Mourinho’.

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