Official - AVB confirmed as Chelsea boss

[warnie_666 1,081]

If you asked me Friday I'd say no way in hell, but there's too much smoke in this one for there not to be fire. I think he's coming but that's just my opinion.

Plus, there's no doubt that the media in Portugal are all over this story because they love to destabilize Porto. Destabilizing Porto means helping Benfica, and Benfica are the true darlings of Portuguese media.

How does it matter? Players r on vacation and we r in off season

[nadavTKL 1,787]

But what about Hiddink? He will be DoF or not?

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/wires/06/20/2080.ap.soc.porto.coach.chelsea.statement.0142/index.html?

[22mek22 133]

Wait, is he deff coming?

[pachman40 357]

How does it matter? Players r on vacation and we r in off season

In reality it doesn't matter in the slightest, I said that more to give some context to the situation in Portugal.

BTW, you have the best sig ever in the history of the world, every time I see it I can't help but crack a smile.

[TomCFC 357]

FTR. My money is/was on van Basten as he was Hiddink's 1st choice to be coach under him as DoF. AVB is Abramovich's choice. #CFC is his club

If #CFC pay AVB release clause the total spent on compensation hiring/firing managers under Abramovich will be approx £62.1m(not inc wages).

http://twitter.com/#!/garbosj

[pachman40 357]

Although I'm excited I am cautious. Does Ronan expect him to win champions league and premier league in his first season? Would roman be prepared to give him time to flourish?How Would players like Drogba and Torres react after being dropped by a manager of their age who was a nobody two years back. How would some old Chelsea players react on being dripped by a very young manager who was only a scout for them few years back? How will he react to the pressure from board and English media

If he can win the dressing room and make us perform like Porto did last season he would be adored by fans and the board and I hope keeping him for te next decade should then be our priority.

Success breeds high expectations, but I don't think even Roman EXPECTS the champions league out of this guy next season. Personally, I would expect the premier league next season because the players we have are more than good enough to win it, but we would need the older players to buy-in to AVB and show him respect. I think you'll see a big bounceback year from Lamps, Torres, etc... because they have a lot to prove and will have some of that fire back in their bellies and Mr. AVB will win over all the doubters.

[dodojojo 510]

Awful hair, can't sign him. Shoulda kept Carlo, now that was good hair.

Hmmmm....if this happens, never ever pay any attention to the tweeters, "sources" again...Chelsea really do march to to its own drumbeat.

[TomCFC 357]

Here's a remarkable stat - he's the same age as Drogba and Lampard.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Here's a remarkable stat - he's the same age as Drogba and Lampard.

And younger than Hilario

[termninja 5,290]

10 things you should now about Villas-Boas

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Chelsea-manager-hunt-Andre-Villas-Boas-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-Porto-coach-article750070.html

[ruggedknot 105]

Villas-Boas' league record at Porto: W, W, W, W, W, W, D, W, W, W, W, D, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, D, W

Ahem .

[TomCFC 357]

Apparently he's on his way to London and is being announced later this week.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2005767/Andre-Villas-Boas-set-Chelsea.html

[ruggedknot 105]

If it hasn't been posted already , here's an incredibly insightful article on Villas-Boas . Covers his roots and advent into the game , going into great detail with plenty of references . Makes for a good read altogether :

http://www.level3football.com/royhendo/article/andre_villas_boas_would_you_back_him_as_the_next_liverpool_manager

[Shane 2,275]

The best young manager in the world. Hats off to the board. Now give him full control and let him build his own team!