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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.

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

March 4, 2015 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that Chelsea should add a few more strings to their bow if they are to remain the benchmark team in England.

Can the La Liga Champions do the impossible...again?

Can the La Liga Champions do the impossible…again?

August 28, 2014 by Cameron Strutt

After spending over €100 million so far this summer, Cameron Strutt wonders if Atletico can repeat their La Liga success of last season.

Didier Drogba: Chelsea's best summer signing

Didier Drogba: Chelsea’s best summer signing

July 30, 2014 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that the return of Didier Drogba is the best bit of business done at Stamford Bridge this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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