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Reuters Soccer Blog: Who is most likely to follow Hiddink at Chelsea?
Zola: Quietly Committed
Just Like My Dreams... —
... As might be expected, this morning's papers are rife with speculation as to the identity of the next Chelsea manager, though few are considering Zola a viable prospect. The Times claim Chelsea are primarily searching for a short-term managerial appointment to salvage their season by qualifying for the Champions League. Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Mancini are the leading contenders as Chelsea focus on finding a coach who is available to start at Stamford Bridge immediately, but several other permutations have been discussed as they seek to fill what has become one of the most ...
“Could it be - could it actually be, perchance - that there is something wrong with Chelsea?” - Simon Barnes
101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals from the Premier League, Champions League,La liga, Serie A, World Cup, UEFA Cup and more —
... Matt Hughes in The Times also believes that “Chelsea are searching for a short-term managerial appointment to salvage their season by qualifying for the Champions League after Luiz Felipe Scolari was suddenly dismissed yesterday. Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Mancini are the leading contenders as Chelsea focus on finding a coach who is available to start at Stamford Bridge immediately, but several other permutations have been discussed as they seek to fill what has become one of the most difficult jobs in football.” In a seperate article, ...
Who is most likely to follow Hiddink at Chelsea?
Reuters Soccer Blog —
[image] Interim Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink is adamant that he will be leaving at the end of the season to concentrate on the Russia job. Chelsea fans who had been hoping the Dutchman would decide to stay must now start contemplating a fourth manager in two years. Frank Rijkaard is unemployed and the style of football his Barcelona side managed when winning the Champions League in 2006 would definitely go down well at the Bridge, especially after some dour displays in recent times. On the downside, the Dutchman had a little run in with Chelsea when they met Barca in Europe a few years back while his agent has said he is enjoying a break from the game. ...
