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1) The Manager Back in October 2008, Harry Redknapp took over from Juande Ramos at Tottenham Hotspur who were stuck in a relegation fight at the bottom of the Premier League. Under Redknapp, Spurs finished out that season inside the … read more »
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Tagged André Villas Boas, Arsenal, Gareth Bale, Harry Redknapp, IndepthAfrica, Premier League, Spurs, Tottenham Hotspur FC, White Hart Lane
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Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor is expected to play at the African Nations Cup according to Togo officials, two days before Wednesday’s squad announcement deadline. The 28-year-old came out of a self-imposed international retirement this summer, but concerns about player safety and … read more »
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Yaya Toure, left, could be missing from action for Manchester City for six weeks if the Ivory Coast reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar Roberto Mancini, who is battling to claw back Manchester United’s … read more »
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, André Villas Boas, IndepthAfrica, Mikel John Obi, Nigeria, Roberto Mancini, Shola Ameobi, Stephen Keshi, Yaya Touré
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Liverpool could be set to reignite their interest in Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, but the Reds’ lack of transfer funds could prove to be a major obstacle. Sturridge began last season in fine form under former boss Andre Villas-Boas, but … read more »
English Premier League champions Manchester City meet FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield at Villa Park on Sunday. The traditional curtain-raiser to the English domestic season, the fixture has been shifted from Wembley Stadium, London, to the home … read more »
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Real Madrid’s €45million (Dh202m) move for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has been thrown in doubt amid claims the Spanish champions have turned their attentions to Benfica’s Axel Witsel. Dinamo Zagreb president Zoran Mamic had said on Sunday that he expected … read more »
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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Luka Modric he will not leave White Hart Lane until the club’s £35million asking price is met. Modric remains a target for Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. Tottenham are resigned to losing … read more »
Jose Mourinho looks to have got one over his former club Chelsea with reports from Italy claiming Real Madrid are close to sealing an €8million deal for Internazionale full-back Maicon. Sport Mediaset claim the buccaneering Brazilian right-back, who turns 31 … read more »
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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that he is interested in signing Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The 28-year-old scored 17 goals in 33 league appearances for the north London club during a season-long loan spell last term and talks … read more »
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Andre Villas-Boas has been officially named the manager of Tottenham Hotspur and has taken over from Harry Redknapp, who was sacked last month. Redknapp paid the ultimate price after he failed to secure Spurs Champions League qualification, while his flirtation … read more »
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Andre Villas-Boas will sign a £16million deal at Tottenham just five months after being ditched by their London rivals Chelsea. The former Blues manager will lose £11m from his Stamford Bridge pay-off for taking the job but won’t mind if … read more »
Former Chelsea and Porto boss Andre Villas-Boas has once again been identified by the British press as the favourite to take over the vacant managerial position at Tottenham with reports claiming he could be unveiled next week. After Harry Redknapp’s … read more »
Roberto Di Matteo has expressed his delight at being appointed Chelsea’s full-time coach on a two-year contract in a move welcomed by former assistant boss Ray Wilkins. The Blues have moved to confirm the Italian as their permanent boss just … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, FA Cup, IndepthAfrica, Matteo, Roberto Di Matteo, Roman Abramovich, Stamford Bridge
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Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly keen on becoming Liverpool’s new boss following the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish. The Reds sacked the 61-year-old from his post yesterday after a dismal season in the Premier League. The club’s hierarchy have … read more »
Lazio are ready to pounce if Roberto Di Matteo is overlooked for the Chelsea manager’s job. Di Matteo has been in charge since Roman Abramovich sacked Andre Villas-Boas in March and in the last 10 weeks has won the FA … read more »
Romelu Lukaku has insisted he has no regrets about joining Chelsea but reiterated he was looking to go out on loan next season. Lukaku, who turns 19 this month, admitted his ?18million move from Anderlecht to his boyhood idols last … read more »
Roman Abramovich is refusing to give up on his dream of taking Jose Mourinho back as Chelsea manager. Although Mourinho insists he will remain with La Liga champions Real Madrid for at least another season, the Chelsea owner is undeterred. … read more »
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Roman Abramovich is ready to pay whatever it takes to get Jose Mourinho back at Chelsea after settling his differences with the Real Madrid manager. The Russian owner and Mourinho parted on bad terms in 2007 but relations have improved … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, African news, André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Didier Drogba, FA Cup, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Matteo, Roberto Di Matteo, Roman Abramovich
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90′ Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Robert Huth. 90′ Attempt blocked. Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. 90′ Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the right wing. 90′ Foul by … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, André Villas Boas, Ashley Cole, Chelsea F.C., FA Cup, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, Jermaine Pennant, Premier League, Roberto Di Matteo, Tony Pulis
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Saturday 10th March 2012 Venue: Stamford Bridge Kick-off: 15:00 Terry poised to return John Terry is set for his first action since the match against Swansea on January 31 after undergoing surgery on his injured knee. The Chelsea captain was … read more »
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Tagged 2012 Premier League Live, Africa news, African, African news, André Villas Boas, Ashley Cole, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Chelsea v Stoke, FA Cup, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, live, live football, live score, live soccer, Premier League, Roberto Di Matteo, Tony Pulis
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Chelsea’s hopes of luring former boss Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge have been dealt a potentially fatal blow after the Portuguese committed his future to current club Real Madrid. Having won the Premier League title in 2005 and 2006, … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, José Mourinho, La Liga, Premier League, Real Madrid C.F, Stamford Bridge
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Could the man who never really went away be about to come back? Or could it be the only man to have succeeded in overshadowing him who touches down in London? As if captured by the Spanish game, by the … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, André Villas Boas, Barcelona, Chelsea, Fabio Capello, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, José Mourinho, mourinho, Roman Abramovich, Stamford Bridge
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Losing at the Hawthorns left Chelsea fifth in the table. Roberto Di Matteo will take charge of the team until the end of the season. Villas-Boas was only appointed eight months ago and cost billionaire owner Roman Abramovich £13.3m to … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Chelsea fires Andre Villas-Boas, FA Cup, Fabio Capello, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, Premier League, Roman Abramovich, Villas-Boas
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90+1 min Drogba spoons it over from close range. Difficult pull-back from Cole for the Ivorian, ball was behind him, but yikes, Sturridge was waiting for that and surely would have smashed it home. 90 min We’re going to … read more »
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Tagged André Villas Boas, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Daniel Sturridge, Didier Drogba, Gary Cahill, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Terry
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Andre Villas-Boas’ job at Chelsea appears safe for now despite reports in Spain claiming the club are keeping tabs on Valencia coach Unai Emery. Reports in Spain claim a Blues delegation was at Camp Nou on Sunday night to take … read more »
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Tagged André Villas Boas, camp nou, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, La Liga, Lionel Messi, Ronald Koeman, spain, Unai Emery, Villas-Boas
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After Real Madrid’s comfortable 4-0 victory over Racing Santander, a result which moved them another step closer to a first La Liga title in four seasons, Madrid coach José Mourinho attempted to dampen down speculation he was considering leaving the … read more »
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Tagged André Villas Boas, Claudio Ranieri, Gonzalo Higuain, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, José Mourinho, La Liga, madrid, mourinho, spain
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Match Report John Terry looks unlikely to be risked for Chelsea’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Birmingham, despite recovering from the knee injury that has sidelined him for three weeks. Blues captain Terry only returned to full training on Thursday … read more »
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