The only place to be 11,313 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've already posted this twice but this thread seems the best place. Three things about Zenden.1. Played at Chelsea. Knows the club, the senior players and some of the staff.2. Played under Benitez. Knows what's expected from our new manager. A good conduit.3. Played at Barca with Guardiola. Can't hurt.He's also an intelligent guy who has played at top clubs under top managers. I think the board see him as checking a number of useful points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 "He [benitez] called me on Wednesday and said: 'Be sure you're in London before 13:00 tomorrow because we're going to work at Chelsea' and then hung up on me,'" he told De Telegraaf. "This is an unbelievable chance to work on the highest level possible. I could get used to a job as trainer. "If Rafa, with whom I worked for two years, speaks very positively about you and gives you this chance, you have to be very proud."If he wanted information about a player, he always called me. I have been at many clubs and know a lot of people because of that. As a pundit I worked for Sky, ITV and Al Jazeera and saw a lot of matches." "I don't have a diploma, but in England you're allowed to be an assistant anyway," he added. "Of course it's my intention to get the missing papers in the short-term, then we have that problem solved. "At first I will get my papers in England, because that's the easiest way to a diploma. In that way I can sit on the bench anywhere. In the future I would like to get my Pro Licence in Holland."http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2012/11/23/3549975/zenden-proud-of-benitezs-assistant-manager-offer-at-chelsea?source=breakingnews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This is the first thing that comes to mind when I'm thinking of Zenden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ICiygaCwg&feature=plcp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fDWNExXvs&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have to admit slightly, I was never a fan of Zenden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have to admit slightly, I was never a fan of Zenden same here, didn't like him that much even when he was playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 same here, didn't like him that much even when he was playing for us.Yep, thought he was really one-dimensional and I hated his hair lmao. Hope he's a better coach than I thought of as a player though! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,964 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Actually, I didn't like the way he celebrated Sunderland goals at the Bridge - as Jusek posted. Chelsea was his former club and he did this. I immediately thought of Hasselbaink or Sinclair who scored against us, never celebrated and apologized. Maybe, the club just didn't mean much to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 He doesn't even have coaching badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 He doesn't even have coaching badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 A few people on this forum genuinely have better coaching qualifications than Zenden. I just find that a tad funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayZ 201 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Zenden,who was apparently stunned about the "madness" of his swift appointment said:'I thought, 'I'd better start packing my stuff and try to sort out a flight', because it really happened so fast.'I hope he doesn't have to repeat those words anytime soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,364 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Apparently he's delighted that he can gain coaching experience at Chelsea.....So pleased we can educate him; it's not like we need top coaches at a top club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuf 1,448 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Apparently he's delighted that he can gain coaching experience at Chelsea.....So pleased we can educate him; it's not like we need top coaches at a top clubi've always wanted to get coaching badges. do you think i might have a go in Chelsea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Zenden,who was apparently stunned about the "madness" of his swift appointment said:'I thought, 'I'd better start packing my stuff and try to sort out a flight', because it really happened so fast.'I hope he doesn't have to repeat those words anytime soon... If he goes I wouldnt lose any sleep over it Just a window dressing appointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Never really liked him either, such a strange appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sorry to bump this, but I'm hearing that he's still at the club despite Rafa leaving which makes absolutely no sense since he doesn't even have his badges to coach here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IliyaDamyanov 43 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I thought that they have contracts till June 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sorry to bump this, but I'm hearing that he's still at the club despite Rafa leaving which makes absolutely no sense since he doesn't even have his badges to coach here! Lmao!! I swear he isn't even allowed on the touchline either?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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