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Tag: roberto di matteo

Can Solskjaer do a Di Matteo? Probably not

Can Solskjaer do a Di Matteo? Probably not

December 27, 2018 by Back Page Football

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit the ground running at Manchester United but will find it hard to emulate Roberto Do Matteo’s success at Chelsea.

Di Matteo's Schalke pinning hopes on defence

Di Matteo’s Schalke pinning hopes on defence

February 17, 2015 by Paul Little

After being hammered in the same fixture last season, Schalke will be looking for a better defensive performance against Real Madrid, writes Paul Little.

Sherwood exposed as van Gaal waits in wings

Sherwood exposed as van Gaal waits in wings

March 10, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the managerial revolving door at White Hart Lane.

Zola’s heir: A fitting end for Mata

Zola’s heir: A fitting end for Mata

January 26, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Spaniard’s exit from Stamford Bridge.

Tan and Eriksson: the perfect match

Tan and Eriksson: the perfect match

December 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly offers up a suggestion for the Cardiff City circus.

Hand grenade goes off as Sunderland sack Di Canio

Hand grenade goes off as Sunderland sack Di Canio

September 25, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt gives his thoughts on the Paolo Di Canio fiasco at the Stadium of Light.

Just how boring are Jose Mourinho's Chelsea?

Just how boring are Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea?

August 27, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor examines the statistics – just how boring is the Chelsea manager?

One final shot at redemption for Terry

One final shot at redemption for Terry

May 2, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses John Terry as the former England skipper looks to prolong his international career.

AVB proves doubters - and Roman Abramovic - wrong as Spurs soar

AVB proves doubters – and Roman Abramovic – wrong as Spurs soar

March 7, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt looks at Andre Villas-Boas’ successful start to his Tottenham Hotspur career.

Rafa at Chelsea; Time for the facts.

Rafa at Chelsea; Time for the facts.

February 7, 2013 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy takes a statistical look at Rafa Benitez’s time at Chelsea thus far.

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