Five contenders for the Chelsea manager's job
Last Updated: 1:22am BST 16/04/2008
Author : Oliver Brown
Source : www.telegraph.co.uk
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Last Updated: 1:22am BST 16/04/2008
Author : Oliver Brown
Source : www.telegraph.co.uk
Link : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/16/sfnfiv116.xml
Oliver Brown runs the rule over five possible replacements for Avram Grant at Chelsea. What do you think?
1. Frank Rijkaard
Still a young manager at 45, Rijkaard is believed to be ready to embrace a fresh challenge after five successful years at Barcelona, during which he has won the Champions League.
2. Michael Laudrup
The Denmark international has achieved startling progress as manager of La Liga side Getafe, who this season have reached the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup and the Copa del Rey final.
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3. Guus Hiddink
The Russia manager, whose contract is funded by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, is the bookmakers’
favourite to replace Avram Grant.
4. Roberto Mancini
The Inter Milan manager’s future has been threatened by a certain Jose Mourinho. His agent was reportedly in London early this month to sound out interest.
5. Gianfranco Zola
The former Chelsea striker is still popular at Stamford Bridge but the Italy Under-21 assistant maintains he does not have enough coaching experience. Oliver Brown