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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.

Turning to Falcao: Chelsea’s striking dilemna

Turning to Falcao: Chelsea’s striking dilemna

October 3, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly examines the striker situation at Stamford Bridge.

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.

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

June 18, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the life and times of Ronaldinho.

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.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

Ancelotti’s arrival at PSG: A clear statement of intent

Ancelotti’s arrival at PSG: A clear statement of intent

January 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the decision by Paris St Germain to install Carlo Ancelotti as their new boss.

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

November 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

As David Beckham’s MLS contract comes to an end, Ciaran Kelly looks at the impact that the English superstar had on football in America.

The incredible story of Chelsea’s 106-year stay at Stamford Bridge

The incredible story of Chelsea’s 106-year stay at Stamford Bridge

October 11, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly delves deep into Chelsea’s history and looks at their association with Stamford Bridge down through the years.

Glory beckons for Die Mannschaft

Glory beckons for Die Mannschaft

August 24, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly has high hopes for the future of the German national team and gives a detailed breakdown of their setup.

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