Gianfranco Zola
Born: July 5, 1966 (age 58)
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 507 articles about Gianfranco Zola. Articles 1 to 40:
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
62 days ago
'Even Shearer would say he's better than him' - Where does Haaland rank among Premier League's best strikers?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Erling Haaland can be considered as "the greatest Premier League striker" if he continues to bang in the goals for the Citizens for "another few years".
192 days ago
Cole Palmer equals Chelsea Premier League record in Brighton & Hove Albion win
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer equals a club Premier League record with his opening goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
316 days ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Birmingham City confirm Wayne Rooney exit
Birmingham City confirm that they have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 matches in charge.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Chelsea confirm Maurizio Sarri exit for Juventus
Chelsea confirm that an agreement has been reached for Maurizio Sarri to join Juventus.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'It was right to sub me off'
Loftus-Cheek backs under-fire manager on substitution.
6 years ago
FA to review referee report after alleged Maurizio Sarri abuse
Representatives of Chelsea and Burnley clashed in the tunnel following a 2-2 draw.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Gianfranco Zola: 'Chelsea to complain about offensive Burnley comment to Sarri'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was sent off late in the game.
6 years ago
Olivier Giroud: "I'm not happy to play the second role"
The Frenchman has struggled to secure a regular first-team place.
6 years ago
Zola misses Chelsea's Europa League clash through ill health
The Italian has been readmitted to hospital following gallstone surgery complications.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Football rumours from the media
A number of new signings for Manchester City make the Wednesday papers.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
