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How Carlo Ancelotti has brought steel back to Everton

Article Luke Feltham - 26 Feb 2020

Everton are finally a team with direction again thanks to the Italian’s astute man-management

Under-fire Sarri insists he can avoid Chelsea axe

Article Agency - 21 Feb 2019

Media reports claim Sarri will be axed if Chelsea are beaten in any of their next three matches after losing the backing of the club's hierarchy

Chelsea’s troubled season has hit a new low — its coach may be to blame

Article Steve Griffiths - 7 Feb 2018

From the very first day of the season, Chelsea, reflecting their manager's discontent, have seemed totally out of sync on the pitch.

Why Abramovich can’t buy the best

Article Owen Gibson - 8 Mar 2013

After a decade of hiring and firing big-name managers, Chelsea's owner may be short of applicants to replace Rafael Benitez.

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Coaches consistently strike out against Chelsea owner

Article Percy Zvomuya - 30 Nov 2012

Is there a repressed striker in the unconscious mind of Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich?

How AVB lost the Chelsea battle

Article bogdan TagDiv - 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".

Life’s good for Ancelotti after Chelsea

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Feb 2012

Chelsea's former manager tells <strong>Dominic Fifield</strong> he feels no bitterness over his swift and silent exit.

Speak to my lawyer — in English

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Nov 2011

Russian oligarchs favour British courts to sue each other over their ill-gotten gains.

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.

Young André must tame the Chelsea bastards

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Jun 2011

It's not only the players the Chelsea coach must subdue but also an oligarch playing Russian dolls.

Villa-Boas could face tough decisions at Chelsea

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Jun 2011

Should he become manager, Andre Villas-Boas will have to dismantle an aging squad while satisfying the sky-high demands of Chelsea's owner.

Abramovich begins from scratch at Chelsea — again

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Jun 2011

The Goodison Park stairwell where Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly sacked is a warm and friendly part of the ground.

Ancelotti sacked after loss to Everton

Article Rob Woollard - 23 May 2011

Chelsea had fired manager Carlo Ancelotti after a 1-0 loss at Everton completed a season which had "fallen short of expectations", the club said.

Ancelotti: I am not afraid of being sacked

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Apr 2011

Carlo Ancelotti doesn't expect to lose his job if he fails in his quest to deliver the Champions League trophy at Chelsea this season.

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