Kane next? Six legends who just missed out on their club’s greatest success
As it becomes increasingly clear Spurs are very definitely winning the league, Harry Kane’s potless summer departure grows ever more poignant.
Gianfranco Zola
Chelsea legend Zola can’t stop laughing as he insists Bellingham ‘milk’ claim was ‘lost in translation’
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola claim his comments about “drinking milk” from his mother at Jude Bellingham’s age were “lost in translation”.
Chelsea legend Zola has England star Bellingham in hysterics with strange ‘breast milk’ confession
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola left his fellow pundits and Jude Bellingham in hysterics on Tuesday night with a bizarre “breast milk” confession.
Chelsea legend ‘surprised’ by four transfer errors under Boehly as Pochettino ‘needed those players’
Chelsea icon Gianfranco Zola is “surprised” that his former club let four specific players leave before Mauricio Pochettino’s spell in charge got going.
Grealish joins ranks of brilliant Premier League forwards who look a bit sh*t on paper
Jack Grealish only got five goals and 11 assists this season. He joins a joyous list of forwards who don’t look great on paper but were unquestionably brilliant.
Casemiro next? The 10 greatest Premier League players to make their debut after turning 30
With Casemiro inspiring Man Utd and Thiago Silva enjoying a similarly bright Indian summer, the greatest post-30 Premier League players are under threat.
An incredible XI of players never picked for PFA Premier League Team of the Year
Modric, Zola and Ozil feature among some frightening talent in this XI that never impressed the PFA enough to be selected in the Team of the Year…
Zola claims Liverpool star is ‘one of cleverest players in Premier League’
“He’s one of the cleverest players in the whole of the Premier League.”
Keane, Zola among five legends to return as opposition managers
Before Gerrard returns to Liverpool, here are five others who got a hero’s welcome back at their old clubs.
Zola hails ‘complete’ Chelsea player and ‘surprise’ hero
“He’s become a complete player. He can attack, he can score, he can assist and defend.”
‘He’s gone and you think ‘sh*t’’ – Wise on Zola-like Mount
Wise admits he would have hated playing against Mount and backed the Chelsea star to go on to captain the club.
Terry picks out three players who took Chelsea to ‘another level’
John Terry was fortunate enough to see how three Chelsea players changed the culture at the club.
Neville reveals the Chelsea legend Sir Alex ‘loved’ at Man Utd
Neville reveals he was frequently tasked with man-marking the Chelsea star.
No current Premier League player is better than Gianfranco…
Gianfranco Zola arrived at a very different England as a 30-year-old, and won each of us over instantly.
Napoli legend Zola on Liverpool defence: ‘It’s hardly a blockade’
Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola has questioned Liverpool’s defence ahead of the Napoli clash.
When Gianfranco Zola met Diego Maradona…
…and struck up an unlikely alliance. Gianfranco Zola credits Diego Maradona as a massive influence on his career…
‘Speechless’ Zola lifts lid on Kepa’s Chelsea sub refusal
Zola on Kepa incident: “He was pretending he was injured because he wanted to waste time.”
Sarri claims Chelsea owner speaks more often with Zola
Chelsea boss Sarri does not seem too perturbed by the fact that Abramovich speaks more often with Zola.
Zola misses another Chelsea game through ill health
Gianfranco Zola was absent after being readmitted to hospital following gallstone surgery complications.
Zola names the Prem boss Sarri can take ‘inspiration’ from
“You were probably asking the same questions to Pep Guardiola,” says Gianfranco Zola in defence of his boss.
Chelsea chief hails Solskjaer’s ‘remarkable’ impact at Man Utd
“Strange because, you know, the only thing you can say is that they had a very good coach before.”
Zola: Ex-Chelsea stars wouldn’t have finished ‘burning’ City defeat
Gianfranco Zola reckons some of his old team-mates would have been sent-off during the Etihad humiliation…
Zola: ‘Nobody is pleased…we have to be consistent’
Maurizio Sarri’s assistant admits Chelsea are in “a crucial moment” and calls for unity to get them through it.
Zola reminds Morata: ‘You’re not playing for Southampton or Brighton’
“People expect a lot from the number nine of Chelsea… Alvaro has to get used to it.”
Zola urges Hudson-Odoi to remain patient amid Bayern interest
Gianfranco Zola has told Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi to be patient amid interest from Bayern Munich.
Claudio Ranieri’s favourites: His top seven PL players
Claudio Ranieri is about to guide Fulham to the Premier League title if he signs Mario Melchiot.
‘Anfield goal proof Hazard is one of world’s best’ – Zola
Eden Hazard was described by Chelsea assistant boss Gianfranco Zola as one of the world’s best players and “getting better and better” after the forward’s stunning late goal sealed…
Chelsea’s greatest player ever ‘very excited’ to return
Gianfranco Zola says it is “an amazing thing” to be back at Chelsea’s. He’s Sarri’s assistant.
Zola reacts to speculation over possible Chelsea return
Gianfranca Zola “was afraid” that someone was going to ask him about the Chelsea speculation.
Zola blames schedule for Hazard’s ‘low physicality’
Gianfranco Zola is concerned that Eden Hazard is “low in physicality” following a testing festive schedule.