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Mourinho's Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

Mourinho’s Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

May 5, 2015 by Matthew Coyle

José Mourinho has just secured another league title at Chelsea. Yet he has been accused of defensive, win-at-all-costs football. So what asks Matthew Coyle.

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

February 11, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the bond between two of Brazil’s most famous sons in recent times.

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.

SOS to Big Phil? Brazil’s Post-Olympic Quandary

SOS to Big Phil? Brazil’s Post-Olympic Quandary

August 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the fallout following Brazil’s loss in the Olympic Games Final against Mexico.

To dare is to do: Tottenham's appointment of André Villas-Boas

To dare is to do: Tottenham’s appointment of André Villas-Boas

July 4, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly analyses the man set to take over from Harry Redknapp at White Hart Lane.

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

Thanks for the memories, Didier: The Munich farewell to a Chelsea legend

May 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to a player who joined Chelsea as a relative unknown but leaves a hero.

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.

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.

Josh McEachran: Chelsea’s Fledgling Playmaker

Josh McEachran: Chelsea’s Fledgling Playmaker

July 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a close look at a player who will be key to Chelsea’s future.

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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