Who Do You Want To Be The Next Manager?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

SSN: Ancelotti is number one target, and we are talking to his representatives RIGHT NOW. C.A is still in Italy.

Man City and Blackburn have agreed compensation over Hughes, and have set a deadline of tomorrow for Hughes to decide.

He plays nice football and could bring Kaka to the Bridge. Wouldn't be a bad move in fairness, but I'd like Hughes as he is British and a Chelsea ex-player.

[EskWeston 696]

There is a very big chance we could get neither, if we delay and try to get Ancelotti and miss out on Hughes, then there is the risk that we won't get Ancelotti because AC don't HAVE to let him leave.....

[changingman2000 35]

There is a very big chance we could get neither, if we delay and try to get Ancelotti and miss out on Hughes, then there is the risk that we won't get Ancelotti because AC don't HAVE to let him leave.....

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea are in talks with the representatives of Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea are homing in on their new manager after sacking Avram Grant less than two weeks ago after just eight months in charge.

The Premier League runners-up are understood to have narrowed down their short list for the job to two names.

Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes, who is also interesting Manchester City, is one of the Blues' targets to replace Grant.

The other contender is an overseas coach and it appears Chelsea have made a renewed attempt to prise Ancelotti away from the San Siro.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani revealed at the weekend that the club had turned down Chelsea's request to hold talks with Ancelotti.

However, Sky Sports News understands that the Blues are meeting with Ancelotti's representatives to discuss the possibility of taking charge at Stamford Bridge.

Sven Goran Eriksson, Frank Rijkaard, Guus Hiddink, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Roberto Mancini are among the names to have been linked with the Chelsea position, but it now seems to be a straight fight between Hughes and Ancelotti for the job.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

That's the worst-case scenario, I think the hierarchy are aware of that, hence why they are talking to Ancelotti's reps now.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Ancelotti with Zola.

Drogba swap for Kaka.

Would bite your hand off for that right now.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Wikipedia already shows that he has joined Chelsea.

I guess its an almost done deal.

[Ollie 4,400]

Looks that way yeah. Well he sure knows how to win the UCL, he could do wonders with our team to be honest. I would be happy with him.

Mark Hughes has been let go to Man City and he said basically if Chelsea dont appoint me in 2 days, i'm going to Man City.

Ancelotti is massive fav now.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Blackburn have confirmed they have agreed a compensation package with Manchester City for manager Mark Hughes.

Having parted company with Sven Goran Eriksson on Monday, City have wasted little time in identifying Hughes as the man to succeed the Swede.

City owner Thaksin Shinawatra was granted permission by Blackburn to hold discussions with Hughes on Monday.

And Thaksin has now reached an agreement with Blackburn for Hughes, who is also understood to be a target of managerless Chelsea.

A statement on Blackburn's official website read: "Blackburn Rovers can confirm that they have reached an agreement with Manchester City on compensation terms for Mark Hughes."

The former Wales boss - who took over at Blackburn in 2004 - is understood to have until Wednesday to decide upon his future, but it is not believed that he has yet held talks with Thaksin.

Meanwhile, City have confirmed that Hans Backe and Tord Grip have left their posts as assistant manager and first-team coach, respectively, in the wake of Eriksson's departure.

Chief executive Alistair Mackintosh told City's official website: "Both Hans and Tord made a positive impact on those involved with Manchester City over the course of the season.

"We thank them for their contribution and wish them every success in the future."

Source:skysports.

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So its done now. Hughes to Man City and Ancelotti to Chelsea.

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea have agreed a deal with Carlo Ancelotti following talks with the Milan coach's representatives.

Chelsea are homing in on their new manager after sacking Avram Grant less than two weeks ago after just eight months in charge.

The Premier League runners-up are understood to have narrowed down their short list for the job to two names.

Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes, who is also interesting Manchester City, is one of the Blues' targets to replace Grant.

The other contender is an overseas coach and Chelsea have made a renewed attempt to prise Ancelotti away from the San Siro.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani revealed at the weekend that the club had turned down Chelsea's request to hold talks with Ancelotti.

However, Sky Sports News understands that the Blues have met with the Italian's representatives and agreed terms over taking charge at Stamford Bridge.

A deal with Milan is still to be reached and the concerted push to appoint Ancelotti looks likely to lead to Hughes joining City.

Sven Goran Eriksson, Frank Rijkaard, Guus Hiddink, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Roberto Mancini are among the names to have been linked with the Chelsea position, but it now appears owner Roman Abramovich has settled on Ancelotti.

SKY SPORTS NEWS

[Ollie 4,400]

And hes the only name not on our list lol

[Milan 17,881]

"Contrary to reports Chelsea Football Club has not reached agreement with any individual to become manager, nor have we sought permission from any organisation to talk to their manager. We are extremely happy how our search is progressing."

chelseafc.com

Edited June 3, 2008 by milan.cech

[bombayblue™ 55]

anyone else think we're getting ancelotti to ressurect sheva's career..

Wikipedia already shows that he has joined Chelsea.

I guess its an almost done deal.

Anyone can edit wikipedia, neil...

[warnie_666 1,081]

anyone else think we're getting ancelotti to ressurect sheva's career..

Anyone can edit wikipedia, neil...

I know but its funny to see that on wiki when the deal hasnt been done yet.

[Milan 17,881]

"There haven't been contacts with Roman Abramovich's club," Ancelotti told the Italian media

"These rumours are the usual speculations that are repeated each year.

"I stay at Milan at 150%"

skysports

[Ollie 4,400]

Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out a move to Chelsea insisting he wants to stay at Milan for 'many years to come', while the West London club deny approaching him or Milan.

Chelsea were reported to have agreed a deal with advisors of Ancelotti on Tuesday afternoon, but the Milan chief, who has twice won the Champions League with the Rossoneri, insists he wants to remain at the San Siro.

"I'm staying at Milan for sure," Ancelotti announced. "I want to be here for many years to come.

"I have spoke to no one from Chelsea. Any other reports are pure speculation."

The Blues have also released a statement rebuffing suggestions that they had reached any agreement with Ancelotti or Milan to bring the former Italian international to Stamford Bridge.

"Contrary to reports Chelsea Football Club has not reached agreement with any individual to become manager, nor have we sought permission from any organisation to talk to their manager," a statement read on the official Chelsea website.

"We are extremely happy with how our search is progressing."

SETANTA

I dont get whats going on....This is actually beginning to fuck me off with avengance.....this is getting beyond a joke. Have you ever heard a 'next Manager' saga like it?! Fucking madness!

At this moment, i have absolutely no idea who we're gonna end up with.

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

No doubt it'll be someone completely fucking random and we'll all be shocked as anything. I dont know anymore.

Looks like 3 names are in the frame likely, Hughes, Mancini and Rijkard

[pablo814 1]

They r gonna say it's some one new until they make the official announcement... they need to jump on it tho... we need to start building our squad NOW!!!

[nikno 1]

Transfer prices will only go up for the big players after the Euro's, Chelsea need a manager now so they can finish the squad off now.