Latest articles on Andre Villas Boas

Di Matteo has aces up his sleeve

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2012

Chelsea's caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo can fall back on his streetwise savvy and history at Stamford Bridge if he is to take the reigns.

How AVB lost the Chelsea battle

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2012

André Villas-Boas has never convinced at Chelsea, but the bigger mistakes have been made by an owner who has made the next manager's job even harder.

Chelsea slated for sacking Villas-Boas

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Mar 2012

The League Managers' Association chief has criticised Chelsea for sacking André Villas-Boas, saying the club was becoming an "embarrassment".

Divisions in Chelsea become clearer

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Mar 2012

David Luiz's apparent criticism of teammate Frank Lampard this week has done nothing to dispel the view that Chelsea are currently a club in turmoil.

Gunners, Blues feel the heat as league resumes

Article Rob Woollard - 24 Feb 2012

The Premier League duel between Man United and Man City could be relegated to a sideshow as all eyes descend on the turmoil at Arsenal and Chelsea.

More pressure on Villa-Boas after Napoli sink Chelsea

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Feb 2012

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has been placed under further strain after Napoli's 3-1 Champions League first leg victory against his team.

Villas-Boas hits back at Chelsea critics

Article Steve Griffiths - 7 Dec 2011

Andre Villas-Boas slammed those who criticised his Chelsea reign after the Blues swept into the Champions League last 16 with a victory over Valencia.

Chelsea ready for crunch Valencia showdown

Article Steve Griffiths - 5 Dec 2011

Andre Villas-Boas admits Chelsea's Champions League showdown with Valencia on Tuesday represents a critical moment in his reign at Stamford Bridge.

Villas-Boas vows to dig Chelsea out of their slump

Article Ryland James - 24 Nov 2011

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has vowed to lead them out of their slump after the Blues' hopes suffered a blow with a defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.

Chelsea will put it right, says Villas-Boas

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Nov 2011

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is satisfied with his team's performances even though they have suffered an alarming dip in terms of recent results.

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Champions League pressure builds on Chelsea for Genk match

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Nov 2011

Chelsea are out to prove themselves in their Champions League clash against Genk after two consecutive English Premier League losses.

Barca, Arsenal, AC MIlan bid to ignite Euro flame

Article Emmeline Moore - 27 Sep 2011

Barcelona will be bidding to get their Champions League title defence back on track as Arsenal and AC Milan also look to keep the dream alive.

Chelsea hope to stall United’s successful run

Article Justin Palmer - 15 Sep 2011

André Villas-Boas has enjoyed a steady start to his reign at Chelsea but will be challenged by United who have started the season in great form.

Chelsea keeps Villas-Boas waiting for first win

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2011

Chelsea's bid to give Andre Villas-Boas a winning start in his first Premier League match was scuppered by some excellent goalkeeping by Stoke City.

Chelsea will keep spending, Villas-Boas tells Wenger

Article Steve Griffiths - 29 Jun 2011

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger that the Blues will continue to splash the cash.

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