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Peter Kenyon: Chelsea Won't Waste Any Time In Appointing New Manager
We should soon know who will be next in line to fill the Blues' hot-seat...
31-May-2009 9:53:16 AM
Securing the signature of a full-time manager has become priority number one at Stamford Bridge now that the season has come to a close.
At least the 2008-09 campaign ended on a positive note for Chelsea thanks to their FA Cup success over Everton at a sun-drenched Wembley on Sunday.
It was also a final bow for caretaker manager Guus Hiddink, who was widely credited for rescuing a season which, after a highly promising start, looked to be bursting apart at the seams under Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Hiddink was only ever in temporary charge, as he is committed to leading Russia to the World Cup, which leaves Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon with the task of finding a permanent replacement quickly, as there is little time to spare before preparations for next season begin.
"Now the cup is over we'll be getting in to that [appointing the new manager] and hopefully we'll make an announcement soon and then we can start planning for next season," Kenyon was quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.
"That will be good for everybody and we will be moving on from where we've finished off with our great end to the season."
Kenyon went on to heap praise on the departing Hiddink, saying, "He's made a huge impact on the team and the club in general. Everyone wants to win the FA Cup but I think even more so because it was his last game."
The Blues' CEO concluded with a warning not to read everything you read in the press.
"I think we are in that season now where Chelsea will be linked with every single player," he added.
"We are going to be doing some work on the squad for next season and taking it from where it is and I'm sure there will be lots more speculation over the next few weeks."
AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti is currently considered the favourite to take charge at the Bridge, and a decision on the club's managerial future is expected to be made in the next few weeks.
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
At least the 2008-09 campaign ended on a positive note for Chelsea thanks to their FA Cup success over Everton at a sun-drenched Wembley on Sunday.
It was also a final bow for caretaker manager Guus Hiddink, who was widely credited for rescuing a season which, after a highly promising start, looked to be bursting apart at the seams under Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Hiddink was only ever in temporary charge, as he is committed to leading Russia to the World Cup, which leaves Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon with the task of finding a permanent replacement quickly, as there is little time to spare before preparations for next season begin.
"Now the cup is over we'll be getting in to that [appointing the new manager] and hopefully we'll make an announcement soon and then we can start planning for next season," Kenyon was quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.
"That will be good for everybody and we will be moving on from where we've finished off with our great end to the season."
Kenyon went on to heap praise on the departing Hiddink, saying, "He's made a huge impact on the team and the club in general. Everyone wants to win the FA Cup but I think even more so because it was his last game."
The Blues' CEO concluded with a warning not to read everything you read in the press.
"I think we are in that season now where Chelsea will be linked with every single player," he added.
"We are going to be doing some work on the squad for next season and taking it from where it is and I'm sure there will be lots more speculation over the next few weeks."
AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti is currently considered the favourite to take charge at the Bridge, and a decision on the club's managerial future is expected to be made in the next few weeks.
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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