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Gianfranco Zola on a Return to Management and Chelsea’s Chances of Champions League Glory

Long before Roman Abramovich arrived at Stamford Bridge with his extraordinarily deep pockets, there was a player signed for just £4.5million that helped Chelsea become much more than just a mid-table Premier League side.    The diminutive figure that arrived in November 1996 would help change th...
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Former Liverpool Midfielder Gary McAllister Believes Gerrard is the Key to Beating Chelsea

Gary McAllister enjoyed a late renaissance in his career when he signed for Liverpool at the age of 35 from Coventry City. The Scot quickly established himself as a crucial member of Gerard Houllier's side and was influential in helping the club win a memorable hat-trick of trophies in 2001.    Ha...
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Former Newcastle Boss Glenn Roeder on The Growing Trend of Directors of Football

Glenn Roeder is best remembered for his spells at Leyton Orient, Queens Park Ranger, Watford  and Newcastle United as he amassed more than 500 appearances for the four clubs.    A classy ball playing defender, Roeder came through the Arsenal academy but failed to make the grade at the Gunners and...
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Blackburn Boss Steve Kean on Avoiding Relegation and Dealing with Fan Protests

When Sam Allardyce was sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers, the Premier League side made the surprising decision to appoint his assistant Steve Kean. Just one month later the club were bought by Venky's who promised to bring success back to Ewood Park.    In his short time in charge, Kean has ha...
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Former Liverpool Boss Roy Evans on the Bootroom Boys, Robbie Fowler and King Kenny

The name Roy Evans is synonymous with one club, and that club is Liverpool. The 63-year-old could rarely be found away from Anfield from 1965 right up until 1998 when he eventually called time on an epic career with the Merseyside giants.    Having started life as a defender, Evans was convinced b...
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Norwich Boss Lambert on Defying the Odds and The Benefits of Playing & Coaching Abroad

Many people will be surprised at the success Paul Lambert has achieved in his short managerial career but one look at his record as a player tells you that this is a man born to succeed.    Moving from Motherwell to German giants Borussia Dortmund is no easy task but Lambert not only became a firs...
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Steve Bruce on Managerial Success, Winning Mentalities and the Premier League Title Run-In

As a player Steve Bruce made a name for himself as a no-nonsense, goal-scoring centre-half. After earning himself a reputation at Norwich, he was brought to Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson.Deputising for the frequently injured Bryan Robson, Bruce captained Manchester United to the inaugural P...
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Gordon Strachan on Longevity in The Game, Dealing with Keyboard Coyboys and a Return to Management

There is one word that sums up Gordon Strachan the footballer and that is tenacious. Hard in the tackle, a box-to-box midfielder that was a genuine leader on the field. The Scot plated for Manchester United, Leeds and Coventry after a successful spell at Aberdeen where he won the Cup Winners Cup und...
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Martin O'Neill talks Sunderland's Resurgence, Cup Runs & the Tyne-Wear Derby

Since taking over Sunderland at the beginning of December, Martin O'Neill's side have enjoyed a remarkable renaissance. Prior to his appointment as boss at the Stadium of Light, the Black Cats were being uttered as potential relegation candidates. Now, they are firmly in the top half of the table an...
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Roy Keane on Management, Capello's Resignation & A Return To Football

The name Roy Keane is one which echos fondly around Old Trafford. During his twelve year tenure at Manchester United, Keane etched his named into United folklore with his talismanic displays and never-say-die attitude which came to typify the club. Arguably his finest moment in a United shirt came w...
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