The Next Manager?

[Beepu 1,714]

Maybe Benitez doesn't actually need to leave...? Mou could still come in though; hear me out:

As we know, Mourinho is wanted 'home' by most of us. He plays attractive football with steel, flair, and solid foundations. He often has a key player (Drogba, Sneijder, Ronaldo) and his next key player could be Hazard. We already know he can do the business here, so bring him in.

Benitez isn't all bad though.

Once I heard our players were eating fry-ups before most games I was rather shocked. I thought pro athletes would be getting a bit better nutrition!

As the FSW, I'm sure Benitez specialises in rice, pasta & seafood dishes; all of which would give our players a good physical boost with a mix of carbs (rice, pasta) & protein with healthy fats in the seafood.

So with Mourinho appointed manager, perhaps Benitez could become Head Chef or Chief of Nutrition? Worth some thought.

Maybe only for Oscar and Mceachran....

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I don't know but Pellegrini just seem too nice of a manager for me. Doesn't seem to have that ruthless nature/streak about him to really change things or make decisive changes etc.

Pellegrini is near the top of the list because of lack of choice. But that doesn't take away his achievements or that he is a good footballing 'coach'.

Klopp won't leave Dortmund. Loew won't leave Germany till 2014 WC. Hiddink's retiring. There are reports that Frank de Boer will be offered a new deal

It's realistically down to the likes of Pellegrini, Moyes, Capello, Roberto Martinez if Jose deal doesn't happen

edit: in reference to "too nice of a manager" , There are examples on the contrary you know? Pellegrini dropped Riquelme - probably Villarreal's greatest ever player, and eventually transferred him out of the club. At Real, he dropped Raul. Both were quite decisive actions

[Funkyflashman 187]

http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/4/18/4236708/jose-mourinho-chelsea-manager-rumours

[bushman 2,043]

Recently, more & more I read about the old man Pellegrini.

Those rumors, Chelsea have opened talks with his representatives are reported by several UK papers.

At 59 year old, is he not too old for these young high paid footballers ?

I know, he has coached REAL, Villareal...but....?

As we all know, financial problems at Malaga has led to a club ban from Europe next season.

What are Chelsea getting here, a gold digger ?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10002227/Chelsea-open-talks-with-Manuel-Pellegrini-over-summer-switch-to-Stamford-Bridge.html

The Telegraph has picked this story up this morning

[Santiago. 1,500]

Wouldn't look too much into it, but he wouldn't be a bad option.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Does Pellegrini even speak english?

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Does Pellegrini even speak english?

Yes. Quite Fluently

But any manager coming in here (other than Jose) will have one hand tied behind the back. Firstly, he should get instant results --->atleast a title challenge next season. that's why i worry for the club if we don't get Jose

[Special Juan 27,424]

He looks far too much like Wenger.

[bushman 2,043]

Wouldn't look too much into it, but he wouldn't be a bad option.

Can you tell us a bit more why ?

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Can you tell us a bit more why ?

Because WHS told us José is coming home

[bushman 2,043]

Because WHS told us José is coming home

Thanks for substituting of....

but is Jose coming ?

[The only place to be 11,313]

Yes. Quite Fluently

But any manager coming in here (other than Jose) will have one hand tied behind the back. Firstly, he should get instant results --->atleast a title challenge next season. that's why i worry for the club if we don't get Jose

Any manager coming in should be mounting a title challenge. We're a good side only a couple of players away from being a very good side and once that pivot is addressed, all the other pieces really should fall into place.

Pellegrini is just such an uninspired choice. There are other, younger managers in this country who would be a gamble but have massive potential, and then there's Jose who is not only a world-class coach but also beloved by the support. Pellegrini is a middle-of-the-road choice, a repeat of old mistakes. He's spectacular only in his being unspectacular. He seems like an affable chap who won't cause much disruption, he'll manage games effectively, he'll probably get us a respectable league finish, give us a respectable run in the cups and leave without much disruption in a year's time.

But he speaks English and he's cheap, and at the end of the day isn't that enough for us Chelsea fans?

[bushman 2,043]

Well, if I may. Just because he speaks English & is cheap to sign, I do not feel that´s good enough.

This team should challenge for CL, PL...trophies & not be contented with 2nd best.

I believe, as mentioned above 2-3 players away from a serious challenge for those trophies.

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Any manager coming in should be mounting a title challenge. We're a good side only a couple of players away from being a very good side and once that pivot is addressed, all the other pieces really should fall into place.

Pellegrini is just such an uninspired choice. There are other, younger managers in this country who would be a gamble but have massive potential, and then there's Jose who is not only a world-class coach but also beloved by the support. Pellegrini is a middle-of-the-road choice, a repeat of old mistakes. He's spectacular only in his being unspectacular. He seems like an affable chap who won't cause much disruption, he'll manage games effectively, he'll probably get us a respectable league finish, give us a respectable run in the cups and leave without much disruption in a year's time.

But he speaks English and he's cheap, and at the end of the day isn't that enough for us Chelsea fans?

I agree with that. Pellegrini is closer to di Matteo than Jose in terms of ruthlessness and eccentricity. But then again, he did take decisive action when needed - dropping and selling Riquelme at Villarreal and then doing the same to Raul at Madrid. At this point, we've gone past the days where the seniors are pulling strings at the club.

The new manager will be walking into a young squad with great potential. The appeal of Pellegrini is that his teams adhere to basic organisation and create chances. His teams are full of 'off-the-ball' running and 'pass-and-move' characteristics. At present, our attack is just giving the ball to Mata or Hazard and see whether they do something with it. Team-play is quite rare from Chelsea.

Also, That's where I feel Moyes hasn't proven enough. Moyes' Everton have been playing rugged target-man tactics for the better part of his time at Everton. Maybe not to the extent of Stoke and West Ham but their play often involved aerial balls and target strikers. His strikers at the club over the years - Yakubu, Anichebe, Tim Cahill, Jo, Louis Saha - were all target-men. In recent years, Everton have shifted to more fluent football with the likes of Osman Mirallas and Pienaar etc but I would love to see more of Moyes before making up my mind.

[Jase 43,479]

Pellegrini is near the top of the list because of lack of choice. But that doesn't take away his achievements or that he is a good footballing 'coach'.

Klopp won't leave Dortmund. Loew won't leave Germany till 2014 WC. Hiddink's retiring. There are reports that Frank de Boer will be offered a new deal

It's realistically down to the likes of Pellegrini, Moyes, Capello, Roberto Martinez if Jose deal doesn't happen

edit: in reference to "too nice of a manager" , There are examples on the contrary you know? Pellegrini dropped Riquelme - probably Villarreal's greatest ever player, and eventually transferred him out of the club. At Real, he dropped Raul. Both were quite decisive actions

Even after dropping those players, it seems that they still play quite a fair bit of games for their respective clubs. And being bold to drop players is only one part of the matter.

As for Hiddink, didn't he sort of back track with his retirement comments in February or something? Said something about if he can still continue managing, then he will do so.

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Even after dropping those players, it seems that they still play quite a fair bit of games for their respective clubs. And being bold to drop players is only one part of the matter.

As for Hiddink, didn't he sort of back track with his retirement comments in February or something? Said something about if he can still continue managing, then he will do so.

I read somewhere that Hiddink is keeping options open but the general consensus is that he's retiring at the end of the season

[CHOULO19 24,332]

People are all emotional about the Jose rumors, it is only normal that any other manager will get criticized. Everyone wants Jose, me included, but till now, it's just a fairy tale. Pelligrini is the best out of the realistic options we have along with Hiddink.