Next Chelsea Manager

[Joe Cool 388]

Yep, I agree. Apart from those two, I cant think of anyone else that I would be confident about. I know Villa have tailed off but they were playing good football beforehand. Moyes has done an excellent job at Everton and more than deserves his chance.

As for them not playing with "style", did we play with "style" in the Nou Camp?, I think not. We played there as smaller teams do when they come to the Bridge. It's hypocritical to cunt off other teams for "parking the bus" when we done exactly the same.

Aye, top post. I don't really recall us playing anywhere near attractive football at all under Mourinho but we were still winning. They've done exceptionally well at relatively low budget clubs.

[Alee. 182]

Yeah, I wonder if he'll have the same success rate as now if we appoint him after 1-2 years

[EskWeston 696]

Hiddink has made appointing our next manager extremely hard. Whoever comes in has an incredibly hard job.

I think Hiddink is going to have the biggest say in who the new man will be, which is why i think it is going to be Rijkaard.

[Kajo 176]

Report: Chelsea Met With Milan's Carlo Ancelotti On Monday Evening

The Blues were keen to find out whether the Italian tactician will arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer or stay at the San Siro...

The transfer saga involving Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti and Premier League giants Chelsea is still some way from reaching a conclusion, if a report in the British broadsheet The Guardian is to be believed.

It is claimed that officials representing the west London club met with the Italian tactician on Monday evening to discuss whether or not he intends to take over as manager of the English side in the summer.

Earlier on Monday, the 49-year-old was reported as stating that he has no intentions of ending his eight-year spell with Il Diavolo this summer.

Apparently, the two-time Serie A Coach of the Year had previously agreed to become Blues boss when Guus Hiddink leaves at the end of the season to concentrate on his role as head coach of the Russia national team.

However, it is thought that having guided the Rossoneri to the brink of Champions League qualification, Ancelotti may now be keen to stay at the San Siro.

The result of the alleged meeting is as yet unknown, however, it is reported that Chelsea may now turn their attentions to former Netherlands and Barcelona head coach Frank Rijkaard. Zenit St. Petersburg's Dick Advocaat and former Inter boss Roberto Mancini are also reportedly on their shortlist.

Edited May 12, 2009 by Kajo

[EskWeston 696]

I really don't want Ancelotti, he really is not suited to what need. It is a really tough call but Rijkaard ot Advocaat would be better for sure.

Whoever it is i hope it is sorted very early on in the summer so we can get things sorted out quickly, that way we put ourselves in a much better position for the start of the season.

[SempreJuve 62]

ancelotti is a better coach than rijkaard IMO. Look at the team rijkaard had and then the team ancelotti had. also in champions league ancelotti has a good record. i would choose ancelotti as over the other too any day. but i dont really rate rijkaard very highly TBH.

Edited May 12, 2009 by SempreJuve

[Marc 0]

I wouldn't want Rijkaard, just look at him at Barsa, once Ten Caate went he was absolutely lost and the team didn't have any clue on what to do that season.

I'm sitll just holding out hope it'll be a temporary one season deal for someone so Hiddink can come back the season after.

[SempreJuve 62]

yea in reality it was all ten caate, like u said as soon as he left it all turned to shit.

[Milan 17,956]

Well, firstly I want someone who knows English football. So I am saying no to Ancelotti etc. I still have one name and that's Mark Hughes. According to several reports, Citizens are looking for their new manager, with Mancini and Rijkaard mentioned, so that would leave Sparky free. But...

[EskWeston 696]

Well, firstly I want someone who knows English football. So I am saying no to Ancelotti etc. I still have one name and that's Mark Hughes. According to several reports, Citizens are looking for their new manager, with Mancini and Rijkaard mentioned, so that would leave Sparky free. But...

He hasn't particulary impressed with what he has done at City, and i don't think he is anywhere near a list of possibles.

Given the length of time since Scolari's departure and also knowing from day 1 that Hiddink will not be staying beyond the end of the season, you would think the club already have the new manager lined up and ready to go once the season comes to an end.

[Term-X 7,891]

yea in reality it was all ten caate, like u said as soon as he left it all turned to shit.

actually it was me who stated this first, if you read the actual thread.

jesus christ..

[Alee. 182]

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[SempreJuve 62]

actually it was me who stated this first, if you read the actual thread.

jesus christ..

congratulations

[Term-X 7,891]

congratulations

thank you

i shall now be able to sleep at night.

[the wes 7,212]

Villarreal manager Manuel Pellegrini will depart from the Madrigal at the end of next season according to his agent.

The Chilean tactician has been linked to a host of clubs, including Chelsea, after leading The Yellow Submarine to the Champions League semi-finals and quarter-finals in recent years.

Pellegrini is under contract with the Madrigal outfit until 2010, and his agent Jesus Martinez has revealed that he has opted against signing a new deal.

As a consequence, the stylish head coach will seek other opportunities, in Europe, at the end of next term.

“There are always enquiries from big European clubs about Manuel Pellegrini,” Martinez told La Tercera. “The only thing I can say is that he has a contract until June 2010 and he is not going to extend it.”

Edited May 13, 2009 by the wes