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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.

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.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

March 20, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, José Mourinho.

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.

Life after The Special One - Internazionale's managerial instability

Life after The Special One – Internazionale’s managerial instability

September 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Inter Milan and how they have yet to manage to find a suitable replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Season Preview: Chelsea

Season Preview: Chelsea

July 27, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly previews Chelsea with serious in depth analysis of Andre Villas-Boas’ first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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’.

Divers and Hatchet Men - The Ripple Effect of Cheating

Divers and Hatchet Men – The Ripple Effect of Cheating

May 11, 2011 by Neil O'Hara

Neil O’Hara shares his thoughts on the growing influence of diving in the modern game.

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