Gianfranco Zola
Born: July 5, 1966 (age 57)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: Oliena, Italy
Nationality: 
Italian
ItalianRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2008-2010 | West Ham United |
| 2012-2013 | Watford | |
| 2016-2017 | Birmingham City | |
Sports Mole has 505 articles about Gianfranco Zola. Articles 1 to 40:
All-time combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, Sports Mole selects its all-time combined XI between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Apr 19, 16:28
Birmingham City confirm Gary Rowett appointment on interim basis
Birmingham City confirm that Gary Rowett has returned to the club on an interim basis with manager Tony Mowbray taking an extended absence until next season.
Mar 19, 22:07
Preview: West Ham United vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 30, 21:44
Birmingham City confirm Wayne Rooney exit
Birmingham City confirm that they have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 matches in charge.
Jan 2, 11:01
Premier League predictions gameweek 20: Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 20 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 29, 18:28
Premier League predictions gameweek 18: Feeder's Taka Hirose vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Feeder's Taka Hirose for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 18 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 21, 15:17
Erling Braut Haaland named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year
Manchester City striker Erling Braut Haaland is named the 2023 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.
May 12, 11:32
Preview: Inter Milan vs. Lecce - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Lecce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 19:52
Danny Drinkwater: 'Maurizio Sarri gave me an hour to leave Chelsea'
Danny Drinkwater says that former Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri gave him just an hour to find a new club at the end of the 2018 summer transfer window.
Jul 8, 10:28
Liverpool vs. Chelsea: A look back at their FA Cup head-to-heads
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final, Sports Mole takes a look back at the previous fixtures between Liverpool and Chelsea in this competition.
May 10, 11:00
Cristiano Ronaldo looking to break Gianfranco Zola scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to break a goalscoring record held by Gianfranco Zola when he lines up for Manchester United against Leicester City.
Apr 1, 12:34
Pep Guardiola: 'James Ward-Prowse the best set-piece taker in world football'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hails Southampton's James Ward-Prowse as the 'best set-piece taker in the world' ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Jan 21, 15:20
Preview: Cagliari vs. Udinese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Cagliari and Udinese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 20:27
Jamie Vardy joins elite group of over-30s with 100 PL goal contributions
Teddy Sheringham leads the group ahead of Frank Lampard, Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Gianfranco Zola and Jamie Vardy.
Mar 15, 12:18
On this day in 2008: West Ham appoint Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola as manager
The Italian signed a three-year deal at Upton Park as he succeeded Alan Curbishley.
Sep 11, 07:31
Shirt numbers available to Thiago Silva at Chelsea
Ahead of Thiago Silva's expected move to Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain, Sports Mole looks at the numbers available to the Brazilian at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 24, 14:24
Gianfranco Zola: Chelsea players "got bored" under Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea's players grew tired of Maurizio Sarri's methods during the Italian's one season at Stamford Bridge, according to ex-assistant Gianfranco Zola.
May 30, 13:28
Former Chelsea attacker Gianfranco Zola brands coronavirus "evil"
Former Chelsea player Gianfranco Zola describes the coronavirus as "evil" and suggests that the UK needs to take stronger measures to combat the spread of the virus
Mar 16, 21:34
Interview: Jack Collison on West Ham's struggles, the club's best youngster and a rivalry brewing with Beckham
Former West Ham midfielder Jack Collison speaks to Sports Mole about his career, the challenges that came with early retirement, and a rivalry brewing with David Beckham.
Jan 29, 07:30
Preview: Watford vs. Crystal Palace – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Watford's meeting with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 5, 21:00
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola: 'Fikayo Tomori playing beyond my expectations'
Club legend and former assistant manager Gianfranco Zola admits that Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is exceeding his expectations at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 18, 18:25
Gianfranco Zola defends Maurizio Sarri's use of N'Golo Kante at Chelsea
Gianfranco Zola defends Maurizio Sarri's decision to use N'Golo Kante in a more advanced midfield role at Chelsea last season.
Aug 12, 20:21
Gianfranco Zola: 'Maurizio Sarri deserved more time at Chelsea'
Gianfranco Zola says that former Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri should have been given more time at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 9, 12:45
Sacked Gianfranco Zola disappointed with Chelsea treatment
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola reveals his disappointment at being let go ahead of former teammate Frank Lampard's arrival as manager at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 5, 13:15
Chelsea confirm Maurizio Sarri exit for Juventus
Chelsea confirm that an agreement has been reached for Maurizio Sarri to join Juventus.
Jun 16, 14:08
Frank Lampard 'wants Didier Drogba as part of his backroom staff at Chelsea'
A report claims that Chelsea are to appoint legendary midfielder Frank Lampard as Maurizio Sarri's successor and Didier Drogba will join his backroom staff.
Jun 14, 23:11
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'It was right to sub me off'
Loftus-Cheek backs under-fire manager on substitution.
May 10, 17:41
FA to review referee report after alleged Maurizio Sarri abuse
Representatives of Chelsea and Burnley clashed in the tunnel following a 2-2 draw.
Apr 23, 13:22
Maurizio Sarri left "offended" by Burnley backroom staff
Head coach Sarri was sent to the stands and then refused to address the media after the Blues slipped to a frustrating draw against the Clarets.
Apr 23, 09:42
Gianfranco Zola: 'Chelsea to complain about offensive Burnley comment to Sarri'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was sent off late in the game.
Apr 23, 00:08
Olivier Giroud: "I'm not happy to play the second role"
The Frenchman has struggled to secure a regular first-team place.
Apr 17, 20:58
Zola misses Chelsea's Europa League clash through ill health
The Italian has been readmitted to hospital following gallstone surgery complications.
Feb 21, 21:01
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers in contention for Chelsea job?
The odds on Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers replacing Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager have been slashed overnight.
Feb 20, 14:12
Football rumours from the media
A number of new signings for Manchester City make the Wednesday papers.
Feb 20, 06:24
Chelsea to consider Zinedine Zidane, Frank Lampard appointment?
Chelsea reportedly identify Zinedine Zidane and Frank Lampard as potential replacements for under-pressure head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 19, 23:31
Chelsea hold talks over Maurizio Sarri future?
A number of Chelsea officials reportedly hold discussions regarding the future of under-pressure head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 19, 23:07
Zola: Sarri needs time to adapt to Premier League just as Guardiola did
The Blues have lost three of their previous four Premier League games.
Feb 17, 22:30
Zola hails 'remarkable' Solskjaer impact at United ahead of FA Cup clash
Chelsea and Manchester United meet in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.
Feb 17, 10:00
Gianfranco Zola comments push Callum Hudson-Odoi closer to Chelsea exit?
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi's prospects of staying at Stamford Bridge have reportedly receded further in the wake of comments made by Gianfranco Zola this week.
Feb 16, 23:49
Zola: City rout would have led to red cards in my day
The Blues were thrashed 6-0 by Manchester City last weekend.
Feb 16, 22:30
