Eddie Newton

[Tomo 21,733]

What is happening with him? some say he has gone some say he is staying (with Ste) as Chelsea don't want more changes in the backroom staff. I hope he is staying put.

I haven't seen a thread with his name in yet if there is feel free to merge this. Personally i think we are seriously missing a trick if we let him go.

Managerial stability is a long way off, it's just not going to happen until Roman finds the right man, so maybe Eddie being the new Steve Clarke is the middle ground?

He is Chelsea through and through and while he has loyalties to Robbie, if he was offered to stay on i don't think his heart would let him turn the opportunity down.

Having Eddie around would certainly help Rafa ease into his role a bit more and with the Spaniard having the dictator personality and keeping his distance from the players on a personal level, Eddie's arm round shoulder approachable personality could be the difference between Rafa doing well and completely losing the dressing room.

In short im hoping we keep him on.

[Strike 7,217]

Also can someone clarify the situation with Eva and the rest of the backroom staff?

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Eddie to take over from Benitez and lead us to another Champions League ?

[Amblève. 4,995]

If he isn't gone by now, he'll do so in a few months when the board decide to fire him. I doubt he's gonna stay quiet, he knows too much already and that's gonna cost him his job as well. Just like Ray.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Also can someone clarify the situation with Eva and the rest of the backroom staff?

If Eva gets fired, Roman will get Rihanna as the next physio..... well I'd hope he'd try and replace her with someone hot...

[Strike 7,217]

Eddie to take over from Benitez and lead us to another Champions League ?

you mean Europa League

[DH1988 1,273]

Basically the new Wilkins, good idea.

[Kezza 1,965]

Not surprised in the slightest if all three have gone. They seemed really close to RDM.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Well with Zenden rumored to be the new assistant, I think we can assume he is gone too.

[zolayes 14,489]

If they think we will be happy if Zenden comes in ,,,,it shows how little they understand us ....or they just dont give a fuck what we think

[The only place to be 11,313]

If they think we will be happy if Zenden comes in ,,,,it shows how little they understand us ....or they just dont give a fuck what we think

By all accounts, he's an intelligent guy. He worked under Benitez at Liverpool, played a few seasons at the Bridge and will know a couple of the senior players and backroom guys.....

and he also played will Guardiola at Barcelona. I have no idea if this was Benitez's idea or the board trying to get a guy who ticked a few boxes, but I'm interested to see how he does.

Sad if Eddie does go. One of the original Blues Brothers with Frank and a real Chelsea lad.

[Styles 9,790]

If they think we will be happy if Zenden comes in ,,,,it shows how little they understand us ....or they just dont give a fuck what we think

Exactly. They think any old player coming in will appease us. What next? Bogarde as technical director?

The club has officially lost it.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

By all accounts, he's an intelligent guy. He worked under Benitez at Liverpool, played a few seasons at the Bridge and will know a couple of the senior players and backroom guys.....

and he also played will Guardiola at Barcelona. I have no idea if this was Benitez's idea or the board trying to get a guy who ticked a few boxes, but I'm interested to see how he does.

Sad if Eddie does go. One of the original Blues Brothers with Frank and a real Chelsea lad.

I think what Ron was saying is that Zenden is not exactly a fan favorite so fans can forget about sacking Roberto.

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

So i guess both Eddie and Steve will be leaving the club.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I think what Ron was saying is that Zenden is not exactly a fan favorite so fans can forget about sacking Roberto.

I wouldn't for a moment pretend he is a fan favourite. Personally, I liked him as a player but I think the most memorable thing about him was his missus.

But looking at him purely as a CV, he knows our club (a little bit), he knows Rafa and he knows the guy that our owner wants to bring in next year. Purely as a facilitator for transition (or some other management bs), he makes a bit of sense.

Personally I'd have gone for Marcel Desailly, but I think I'd be hoping he'd play in defence at some point.

[DYC. 7,542]

What next? Bogarde as technical director?

Now that would be entertaining.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I wouldn't for a moment pretend he is a fan favourite. Personally, I liked him as a player but I think the most memorable thing about him was his missus.

But looking at him purely as a CV, he knows our club (a little bit), he knows Rafa and he knows the guy that our owner wants to bring in next year. Purely as a facilitator for transition (or some other management bs), he makes a bit of sense.

Personally I'd have gone for Marcel Desailly, but I think I'd be hoping he'd play in defence at some point.

I agree that he does sound like a good appointment. 'm just a little sad to see Eddie, a true blue, go as well.

[Tomo 21,733]

There's been no news saying he is going and is still on the list on the club website, maybe he is sticking around after all.