André Villas-Boas must be given time if he is to r...

Published Feb 22 2012 by Guardian.co.uk

André Villas-Boas must be given time if he is to rebuild Chelsea successfully| Dominic Fifield

The manager is faced with the nearly impossible task of maintaining a challenge for trophies while simultaneously trying to replace an ageing squad

André Villas-Boas departed the Stadio San Paolo as he had arrived, offering reminders of perceived support from above and...

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