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Where in the Diamond Would Franck Ribery Fit?

Latest rumors from Goal.com suggest that a certain Franck Ribéry is the main target of the team on Kings Road. While I may disagree with him being the primary target, one cannot deny his great ...

Written by Timothy N about 18 days ago 500 reads 6 comments
Chelsea Ban Suspended, But Who Are the Targets?

Now that the Court of Arbitration suspended the transfer ban on Chelsea, it is time to look at some possible January transfers...

Written by Timothy N about 21 days ago 424 reads 20 comments
The Diamond Transformed into a Spear: Joe Cole Returns

Imperious. Rampant. Electrifying. All these words describe Chelsea yesterday in their rout of Blackburn at Stamford Bridge...

Written by Timothy N about about 1 month ago 262 reads 5 comments
Will Gael Kakuta Be Worth The Agony?

To finish the flurry of articles related to the transfer ban for Chelsea I pose the question: Is Kakuta really worth all this heartache for Chelsea? This is going to be a tricky question because of his age and what his highlight reels show...

Written by Timothy N about 2 months ago 273 reads 8 comments
Insanity!!! FIFA Ban Chelea for 16 Months!

There is breaking news that Chelsea have been banned for a period of 16 months from making any transfers for "inducing" Gael Kakuta into breaching his contract with Les Mans...

Written by Timothy N about 2 months ago 164 reads 8 comments
The Christmas Tree Or the Diamond? You Choose

What a start to the season: four straight victories and some silverware already for Chelsea under Carlo Ancelotti. What has been talked about most under this new regime is his change of Chelsea's ...

Written by Timothy N about 2 months ago 261 reads 7 comments
Special Qualities of the Diamond Shown in Chelsea

Diamonds are renowned for many things: Beauty, rarity, optical qualities, toughness, and thermal conductivity. In terms of football, it is those last two qualities that are so critical to success in the game...

Written by Timothy N about 3 months ago 184 reads 7 comments
The Stadium of Light Shines like a Diamond

Once again Chelsea gave up an early goal, but once again it not only roared back to life, but took an absolute stranglehold on the match. The statistics do not lie, 26 shots (six on goal) with three goals and three saves by the Sunderland keeper...

Written by Timothy N about 3 months ago 115 reads 5 comments
Is The English Environment Too Rough For a Diamond?

Thank goodness that season has finally started, it is great to watch here in the United States on ESPN with NFL quality recording. On to the Blues vs. Tigers which led the way for ESPN's new contract with the EPL...

Written by Timothy N about 3 months ago 194 reads 5 comments
The Window Closes and The Shield Rises

To the dismay of some and rejoicing of others, Chelsa's new manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared there will be no more transfers for the summer...

Written by Timothy N about 3 months ago 97 reads 0 comments
Too Many Karats in the Diamond?

Oh the insanity, £100 million swoop is what Chelsea is rumored to be planning for Sergio Kun Aguero, Andrea Pirlo, and last but certainly not least, Franck Ribéry...

Written by Timothy N about 3 months ago 157 reads 3 comments
Football Theory: The Midfield Floater

In an age reminiscent of "Total Football," today's game is being increasingly filled with more versatile and athletic players who may not always excel at one position, but fill in a variety of positions that can keep opposition teams off balance...

Written by Timothy N about 4 months ago 246 reads 1 comments
The Cult of The Offensive: Tactical and Practical

It seems this summer is the summer of the striker. While Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are nominally midfielders, their main purpose is to put the ball in the back of the net whether with their own foot or via assist...

Written by Timothy N about 4 months ago 121 reads 1 comments
Expression in Football: On and Off The Ball

Above is Michael Ballack; one of the best midfielders of his generation but some one who I think is a symbol of what I am going to attempt to discuss today...

Written by Timothy N about 4 months ago 348 reads 8 comments
Chelsea: Transfers, Rumors, and the Future

Oh Transfer Window, how I have missed you since Robinho signed with Manchester City a year ago. On Jul. 1, Carlo Ancelotti will be confirmed as the Chelsea manager, but, if you have read his ...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 1,058 reads 4 comments
Pirlo and Chelsea: Age and Creativity

Latest word from Milan is that Silvio Berlusconi is now willing to let Andrea Pirlo go; presumably to join Carlo Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 937 reads 3 comments
The Arrogance of Football Powers

No, this will not be another article about Ronaldo leaving Manchester, at least not in particular. This will be about the latest rounds of discussion in the wake of the mega transfers that have recently occurred...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 408 reads 1 comments
Fire And Ice: A Contrast on Creative Midfield Play

During the Semi-Final of this year's Champion's League tournament, we witnessed the two best midfields in the world go at it, and no, I am not referring to Arsenal and Manchester United...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 223 reads 9 comments
Creativity and the Beautiful Game

It is a term bandied around a lot when talking about football and how a team either is or is not and thus extended to entire leagues like La Liga and the Premiership...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 188 reads 6 comments
So, What Happens to the Dutch?

So he signed, and to no one's surprise Kaka will be at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future. Returning president Florentino Perez has promised to chase three more big name players in Franck Ribery, Cristiano Ronaldo, and David Villa...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 423 reads 9 comments
Three Players That The Hornets Should Be Looking at This Offseason, Pt 2

The picture says it all, the player that I think the Hornets can move for and would make the most impact is Chris Bosh. First, let's look at the numbers: Last season he was injured quite a bit but he still managed to average 22...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 450 reads 12 comments
Chelsea and Its Youth System: A Look at Three Young Stars

Today Frank Lampard came out and said that Chelsea needs to start looking for more homegrown talent like himself in places like Essex instead of going out and constantly spending fortunes...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 541 reads 5 comments
These Three Players Can Help the New Orleans Hornets: Part 1

Fifty-eight points. The largest loss in playoff history. It burns me to my very core. It stings even more to know it happened here in New Orleans, the insanity for them to let another team come ...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 185 reads 3 comments
Chelsea Transfers: Pato, Sturridge, Pirlo, and Kaka? Oh My!

Summers—known as the offseason and quite possibly my second favorite time of the year with playoffs being the first...

Written by Timothy N about 5 months ago 1,176 reads 12 comments
Chelsea, the New Manager, and the Transition to the 4-6-0

Hi, I would like to greet everyone out there and thank you for stopping by for my first ever Bleacher Report article...

Written by Timothy N about 6 months ago 442 reads 5 comments

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Timothy N Article Archive

Where in the Diamond Would Franck Ribery Fit?

Chelsea Ban Suspended, But Who Are the Targets?

The Diamond Transformed into a Spear: Joe Cole Returns

Will Gael Kakuta Be Worth The Agony?

Insanity!!! FIFA Ban Chelea for 16 Months!

The Christmas Tree Or the Diamond? You Choose

Special Qualities of the Diamond Shown in Chelsea

The Stadium of Light Shines like a Diamond

Is The English Environment Too Rough For a Diamond?

The Window Closes and The Shield Rises

Too Many Karats in the Diamond?

Football Theory: The Midfield Floater

The Cult of The Offensive: Tactical and Practical

Expression in Football: On and Off The Ball

Chelsea: Transfers, Rumors, and the Future

Pirlo and Chelsea: Age and Creativity

The Arrogance of Football Powers

Fire And Ice: A Contrast on Creative Midfield Play

Creativity and the Beautiful Game

So, What Happens to the Dutch?

Three Players That The Hornets Should Be Looking at This Offseason, Pt 2

Chelsea and Its Youth System: A Look at Three Young Stars

These Three Players Can Help the New Orleans Hornets: Part 1

Chelsea Transfers: Pato, Sturridge, Pirlo, and Kaka? Oh My!

Chelsea, the New Manager, and the Transition to the 4-6-0

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