Frank Arnesen

The obsession holding Chelsea back

Date: 27th September 2011 at 4:43 pm | Written by
Chelsea owner Roman AbramovichIt is no secret that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has had his sights set on Champions’ League glory ever since he purchased the club in 2003. The …

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Why has the director of football role caused so much controversy in England?

Date: 11th June 2011 at 11:03 am | Written by
Current reports are suggesting that recently sacked West Ham manager, Avram Grant, may be offered a quick return to the Premiership by Chelsea, who would be willing to appoint the Israeli as …

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3 Bundesliga players that should have Premier League clubs sniffing

Date: 31st May 2011 at 6:57 pm | Written by
Bundesliga - German football leagueThis week, Michael Mancienne has agreed to join Hamburg from Chelsea having made just two Premier League starts for the club that developed him since the age of …

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Why doesn’t this much maligned role work in England?

Date: 21st May 2011 at 10:09 am | Written by
Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli The director of football concept is one used extensively in Europe and there is little doubt that it works. As more football people in England study what …

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Can Liverpool’s new director finally break the mould?

Date: 6th April 2011 at 4:52 pm | Written by
Liverpool's director of football Damien ComolliFollowing the January signings of Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez, Kenny Dalglish’s replacement of Roy Hodgson as interim manager and Liverpool’s superb recovery to sixth …

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Chelsea’s latest pursuit once again highlights the dark side of the game

Date: 23rd February 2011 at 6:36 pm | Written by
As we continue our look at the future of the game, and the role of our young players, I look at the murky underbelly of the transfer world and the tapping up …

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Has Carlo Ancelotti been treated poorly?

Date: 4th December 2010 at 10:00 am | Written by
Chelsea boss Carlo AncelottiChelsea’s statement that they will consult Carlo Ancelotti if and when a replacement for Frank Arnesen is needed, seems to me like a case of piecemeal lip-service from the …

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Controversial move perhaps, but it could save Spurs millions

Date: 29th November 2010 at 4:35 pm | Written by
Arnesan should return to Tottenham Tottenham fans may loathe Frank Arnesen but his legacy still lives on at White Hart Lane. It was his approach in the transfer market that has propelled …

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BB Round-up – Liverpool eye Sampa ace, United deal wanted, Arsenal to make £10m bid, Carroll to make headlines for the right reasons

Date: 28th November 2010 at 6:55 am | Written by
Tottenham winger Gareth BaleIt was raining goals in the Premier League yesterday with no fewer than 36 hitting the onion bag. We can only hope that we will see much …

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Arnesen’s legacy is living proof the set-up isn’t flawed

Date: 19th November 2010 at 6:09 pm | Written by
Chelsea's youth development officer Frank ArnesenThe director of football role is one that is much maligned by both managers and supporters within this country. Whilst hugely successful on the continent, the …

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