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Zola’s heir: A fitting end for Mata
Ciaran Kelly discusses the Spaniard’s exit from Stamford Bridge.
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Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago
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
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
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
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
Dave Wood picks out the top performers from the opening round of matches.
José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)
The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.
Tinker’s failure warrants a colder eye
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
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
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.