Posted on 21 December 2016. Tags: chelsea, gianfranco zola, robbie-fowler, steve-clarke, super sunday
The Italian striker symbolised Chelsea’s transformation in the 1990s, and his stunning solo goal in his sixth match for the club served notice of his talent to an English game still emerging from its earlier parochialism For students of foreign football, the names in Chelsea’s team for their game against West Ham United on 21 December 1996 rolled off the tongue. Dan Petrescu at right-back, Ruud Gullit and Roberto di Matteo in midfield, Gianfranco Zola up front, Frode Grodas …
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Posted on 29 December 2013. Tags: avram-grant, chrome, delete, glenn-hoddle, jonjos-diary, Moore Than Just a Club, pages, premier league, soccer-fan-base, steve-clarke, transfer news, upthehammers
Stick or Twist – The Great Managerial Gamble As it currently stands, West Ham are the only team in the bottom 5 of the Premier League who have not made a managerial change. An alarming statistic for those who believe change is a good thing. However, it might also lead to you ask if there is any merit in the wisdom of our fellow relegation battlers decisions. After all…they are still all in the bottom 5. Following the bore draw against Sunderland – themselves having made a managerial change …
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