Emenalo appointed as Technical director

[Guest justin_3d]

I still would like to know why Roman likes him so much.

Shoot if Roman just went for AVB, and still likes Emanolo then he must be saying something good to Roman....

[ack17 205]

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas backs promotion of Michael Emenalo

[BlueLion. 21,491]

As long as he doesn't do a Grant and insist on pretending to be the manager and sitting in the dugout, good luck to him.

[ruggedknot 105]

Won't be slating him like much of the tide goes as not a lot of people outside the club actually know how good he is at what he is given to do . That said , would like to think an influential position such as 'director' of the club would be more suited for someone who has a certain clout and more importantly , relevance in the European and general football stage . This doesn't inspire confidence for the general supporter and probably in extension - with other clubs when player deals/events like the CL Draw or any UEFA/FA official meetups happen .

[Domino- 116]

Expected to leave

[lionsden 4,689]

You judge a manager primarily based on result and Grant's record at Chelsea strongly suggests he's a very decent manager indeed. it's just absolutely silly to rubbish or dismiss someone's performance based on sentimental reasons (he's not charismatic, he has an over bloated jaw line and other sentimental bullshit). The same way some half witted pundits dismissed guardiola's exceptional performance at barca on having the benefit of a great team. get some perspective guys.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas backs promotion of Michael Emenalo

That's good. Shows there will be no immediate problems with a DoF as long as, however takes the job, respects Boas' position.

[Guest justin_3d]

That's good. Shows there will be no immediate problems with a DoF as long as, however takes the job, respects Boas' position.

Roman must really like this guy.

[Kostas 1,468]

...Although the job title has not been decided...

Expect that to make a difference, can't say I'll be glad with him getting a promotion (for numerous reasons) but if he's announced as a technical director he'll have less power than Grant or Arnesen ever had.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Michael Emenalo is on the verge of being named as Chelsea's new sporting director, BBC Sport understands.

The 45-year-old former Nigeria international will fill the role vacated by Frank Arnesen, who has taken up a similar position at Hamburg.

Emenalo joined the club in 2007 as head opposition scout and was made assistant first-team coach after the departure of Ray Wilkins in November last year.

He represented his country at the 1994 World Cup, winning 14 caps.

He had a brief spell with Notts County in the mid-1990s and he also played in the USA, Spain, Germany and Israel.

Emenalo will work with new Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Among Arnesen's responsibilities were transfer dealings and oversight of the academy.

Source: BBC Sports

Published: 6^th July

Quotes: No

It's all but a sure deal if BBC are reporting it. I trust them very highly.. Announcement is imminent I suppose.

[Kostas 1,468]

It's all but a sure deal if BBC are reporting it.

You're right about that.

I still anticipate some noise from Hiddink's camp once his contract with Turkey ends. Don't believe Emelano will be either permanent or all-powerful.

[bluephoenix 1,131]

EMENALO IS NEW SPORTING DIRECTOR

Chelsea Football club is pleased to announce theappointment of Michael Emenalo as the club's new technical director.

While supporting the work of the first team manager, Michael will lead the club's international and domestic scouting network, and will assist in driving the technical programmes of our Academy and international youth network.

Michael takes on a vital role that will assist the overall long-term football strategy of the club.

At the same time we are also pleased to announce that after a successful spell managing the youth team, Dermot Drummy has been appointed reserve team manager, replacing Steve Holland who is now working with the first team.

Adrian Viveash succeeds Drummy as youth team coach while Joe Edwards moves up to coach the Under 16 squad and former Chelsea player Andy Myers takes on a full-time position coaching the Under 15s.

Chelseafc

[Sheva. 5,373]

Congrats!

[EskWeston 696]

Have to say i am not thrilled about the appointment. Gone down the road of some very good appointments on the coaching front and would have liked to have got someone with good experience as a Sporting Director in this role.....

[termninja 5,290]

I hope Hidink will replace him after he finishes with Turks...

Congrats Emenalo.