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Tag: wesley sneijder

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.

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

June 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.

Shades of Mourinho: Guardiola’s appointment at FC Bayern

Shades of Mourinho: Guardiola’s appointment at FC Bayern

January 23, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Pep Guardiola’s move to Bayern Munich is reminiscent of something we’ve seen before.

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.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament...so far: Opening Fixtures

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament…so far: Opening Fixtures

June 13, 2012 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood picks out the top performers from the opening round of matches.

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.

Tinker's failure warrants a colder eye

Tinker’s failure warrants a colder eye

September 23, 2011 by Samuel Luckhurst

Samuel Luckhurst speaks about the recent managerial changes at the San Siro, as Claudio Ranieri takes over what may have become the poison chalice of Italian football.

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: Manchester United

Season Preview: Manchester United

August 1, 2011 by Samuel Luckhurst

Samuel Luckhurst previews Manchester United’s season. After a busy start to the summer transfer window, they’ll be looking to drive on a successfully defend their Premier League title.

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