Official - AVB confirmed as Chelsea boss

[Henrique 9,133]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Guus-Hiddink-is-ready-to-agree-to-return-as-Chelsea-manager-but-only-for-one-season-article740139.html

Hiddink stays for a year, and then van Basten arrives...

[J.F. 1,484]

YESSSSSSSSSSS !

[ZanSnake 1,211]

If i bleived the Daily Mirror, Mail, Sun, etc. i would think i would have ripped all my hair out by now

[Henrique 9,133]

If i bleived the Daily Mirror, Mail, Sun, etc. i would think i would have ripped all my hair out by now

Its not only in Mirror.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If i bleived the Daily Mirror, Mail, Sun, etc. i would think i would have ripped all my hair out by now

Too true

[Henrique 9,133]

"As mental/reckless/stupid #CFC are, the decision to sack Ancelotti was taken months ago. They have a plan: Hiddink DoF, Van Basten coach."

This guy seems to know what he's talking about. Follow him:

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

He said that van Basten would be the new manager.

[Luke 60]

Would Guus be willing to do both the Turkey and Chelsea job for the time being then take on the Chelsea job full time in October?? In an ideal world, yes.

I'd welcome Guus back with open arms, he was a breathe of fresh air in 2009, he had the team playing great football, the players loved him, the fans loved him, he had respect, dignity, and was a true gent.

I really hope we get the next appointment right, exciting times ahead for CFC.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Would Guus be willing to do both the Turkey and Chelsea job for the time being then take on the Chelsea job full time in October?? In an ideal world, yes.

I'd welcome Guus back with open arms, he was a breathe of fresh air in 2009, he had the team playing great football, the players loved him, the fans loved him, he had respect, dignity, and was a true gent.

I really hope we get the next appointment right, exciting times ahead for CFC.

He can.

There's not much international activity over the summer so he can coach us pre-season & sort out transfer negotiations. When the season starts, internationals are almost mute too, so I don't think he'll have any trouble balancing jobs. Especially if the part about having Van Basten as an assistant is true.

[Shane 2,275]

Guus Hiddink is committed to his role as Turkey boss until at least October, according to his agent, despite being linked with the Chelsea vacancy.

Hiddink is contracted to Turkey until the end of Euro 2012 but could leave this autumn if they fail to qualify.

"He is focusing on his job and he likes what he is doing," said Cees van Nieuwenhuizen.

"Once [Turkey's European Championships campaign] is finished, he will start thinking about his future."

On Sunday, Chelsea sacked Carlo Ancelotti after he ended his second season at the club without a trophy.

They finished as runners-up in the Premier League after Manchester United clinched their 19th title, lost to United in the Champions League quarter-finals, and also missed out in the FA Cup and League Cup.

Hiddink had a spell in charge at Stamford Bridge in 2009, guiding them to victory in the FA Cup, but it was only an interim appointment and he returned to his substantive job with Russia's national team at the end of the season.

The Dutchman stepped down from that role after they failed to qualify for the World Cup, but was recruited by Turkey in February last year.

Hiddink guided Chelsea to FA Cup success in 2009 He has retained an advisory role with Chelsea, and now appears to be the number one target to succeed Ancelotti, with owner Roman Abramovich, who bankrolled an audacious £50m move for striker Fernando Torres during the January transfer window, eager to recapture the Premier League trophy from United, while also guiding the club to a first Champions League success.

Asked if any approach for Hiddink would be rebuffed, a spokesman for the Turkish Football Federation said: "Last month, our vice-president was asked and he said we had long-term plans with Mr Hiddink. If there are new issues, Hiddink will talk about this."

"At this stage, we will leave everything to Mr Hiddink and if he sees the need to speak about this issue, he will do this personally.

"We have a press conference on 27 May. If he wishes comment on these rumours or leaks, he will do it."

Turkey currently lie third in Group A and face a crucial match with second-placed Belgium on 3 June.

Rafael Benitez's agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, has denied reports that the former Liverpool manager has held talks with Turkey about taking over from Hiddink.

"Absolutely not," said Quilon. "He has not been approached by Turkey and, hence, he has not held talks regarding coaching the national team.

"He has received some offers from several clubs. His priority is to be in England."

Defeat for Turkey against Belgium would leave them four points adrift of a play-off spot with four games remaining and it is not beyond the realms of possibility that Hiddink could be sacked.

If not, Chelsea could be faced with the dilemma of waiting for him to become available - and therefore appointing an interim manager - or looking elsewhere.

Andre Villas-Boas, who led Porto to the Europa League this season, and Marco van Basten are the other favourites for the job.

[Tommy10 478]

I'd actually be quite pleased if we get Redknapp. He's a quite good manager and he's English. He would be great for the job imo.

Whoever we get, be it Redknapp or Hiddink, I can imagine them as Chelsea managers for many more years to come. Roman won't just sack managers anymore, I'm pretty sure that he will have more trust on them. He's just searching for the right man, apparently he hasn't found him yet. He better does this time.

i am not a big harry redknapp fan, cause he didn´t play often in this season with niko kranjcar in the first team..

and pleyas like ledley king, william gallas, jermaine jenas, steven pienaar, niko kranjcar, aaron lennon or jermain defoe didn´t play always in the first team..

a manager is there to hold his bosses pleyas in form.. this is the 1st job.. i can´t really anderstand harry redknapp..

gareth bale is left offensive winger and harry redknapp play with gareth bale left midfielder.. this meens steven pienaar or aaron lennon can´t play!!

harry redknapp take niko kranjcar from south side london portsmouth fc to fc tottenham hotspur..

niko kranjcar was first team pleya in south side london fc portmouth fc.. and in fc tottenham hotspur first season also.. but this season was terrible!!

[ZanSnake 1,211]

I still stand-by first choice - Batman - as the next manager of Chelsea FC. Who doesn't want the Cape Crusader as the man in the dugout? And then, we should hire Robin as Assistant, and he can be in charge of making sure Kalou has a blanket as he waits on the bench for whem his 'impact'ness is needed.

Batman and Robin for Chelsea!

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

So,nobody wants Deschamps ?

Great young manager.He was our player(already knows the club and how things work in Premiership),speaks English(no need for translation;communication with the players immediately on high level),won a lot of trophies in France but also did big things in Europe(remember Monaco in the UCL final ),has a good record with introducing young players to first team,very good tactically(played the same position as Ancelotti did in his career),but his mentality is attacking and his football philosophy is 'score more goals than the opponent does'.

Is that what we need ?

[Henrique 9,133]

"@ChelseaBlue09 I think Van Basten as coach and Hiddink as Dir of Football Ops is the only option for #CFC at moment. Sadly, Carlo will go."

Almost one month ago. It seems that Hiddink would be the head coach in the first season, with van Basten as assistant manager, and then the latter become the head coach, and Hiddink Sport Director.

[Shane 2,275]

"@ChelseaBlue09 I think Van Basten as coach and Hiddink as Dir of Football Ops is the only option for #CFC at moment. Sadly, Carlo will go." Almost one month ago. It seems that Hiddink would be the head coach in the first season, with van Basten as assistant manager, and then the latter become the head coach, and Hiddink Sport Director.

Henrique, seriously dude, You need to stop posting all these links from twitter on speculation, Just let whatever happens, happens, were not going to influence the decision

[Henrique 9,133]

Henrique, seriously dude, You need to stop posting all these links from twitter on speculation, Just let whatever happens, happens, were not going to influence the decision

Seriously dude, you must get off my back.

I post it, feel free to believe it or not, but just remember that I also said that one respected journalist had informations that Ancelotti was already sacked, and the club was just waiting the last game to make an official statement, when you were creating topics to try to ridicule me, or were saying that you could guarantee that he wasn't get the axe.

Well, the rest is history.