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Matt Butler's view on Scolari's sacking

thelondonpaper.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:30:00 +0000

As nice and affable as Luiz Felipe Scolari was, as high up the table as Chelsea are - and as swift as his sacking has been - it is hard to feel sorry for him. Because he has got a...

Avram Grant in frame for suprise return to Chelsea as manager

thelondonpaper.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:43:49 +0000

Chelsea are hoping to appoint their new manager before the weekend with Avram Grant emerging as a leading contender to return on a caretaker basis until the end of the season. The 53-year-old Israeli was fired last summer to make...

Guus Hiddink's agent will be in talks today with Chelsea for the new position of Manager

thelondonpaper.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:40:10 +0000

Guus Hiddink's agent expects his client will speak to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich over the managerial vacancy at the London club following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari. Hiddink has been linked with the Chelsea job in the past and...

Who is going to be the next Chelsea manager?

thelondonpaper.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:18:26 +0000

Following Chelsea's decision today to sack coach Luiz Felipe Scolari less than a year into his tenure, PA Sport takes a look at the possible candidates to take over from the Brazilian at Stamford Bridge. GUUS HIDDINK The Dutchman, currently...

Scott Minto warns against appointing Gianfranco Zola as new Chelsea boss

thelondonpaper.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:07:26 +0000

I don't think Gianfranco is quite ready for it

The lowdown

James Gill — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:48:35 +0000

This week you should. . . Pretend to be Italian Puma Italy shirt London celebrated all things Italian with the La Dolce Vita festival over the weekend. And you can do the same as the World Cup winners unveil their...