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Is Andre Villas-Boas’ Delight At Being Chelsea’s New Coach Premature?
“This job is all I ever wanted,” said Andre Villas-Boas as he reflected on his position as Chelsea’s new manager. And while this statement may not go down well at all with FC Porto fans, it may also have Chelsea followers pondering. What is the level of ignorance or of confidence in Villas-Boas’ strong declaration? This job is all I ever wanted… We heard similar words from debut flop Fernando Torres back in February following his switch from Anfield to Stamford Bridge where blue is the color. The rest of Torres’ story at Chelsea so far, everyone knows it.
Only opinions may differ. Either way, the general public admits that the Spaniard’s first year with the Blues can be likened to a nightmare. It is this type of fiasco that Andre Villas-Boas better not suffer.
Chelsea vs Ipswich: Confidence Might Save Chelsea, Says Ray Wilkins
Chelsea have been having negative results in the Premier League lately, which have seen them slip from the pole position to the fifth place in the table. Their 9-point gap separating them from leaders Manchester United has forced them to turn their attention on other cups; but a restoration will be needed as soon as possible, otherwise they could miss out in other contests.Chelsea face Ipswich in the FA Cup today at the Stamford Bridge, but looking at their deep weakness presently, it is hard to regard them as the favorites to win the match. Ray Wilkins—who was once the man behind Carlo Ancelotti—accepts that Chelsea’s current form is not normal, but believes that something can be done to get them back to winning ways.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: The Ray Wilkins Factor And Chelsea’s Task
Chelsea And Ray Wilkins: It's Over
Sacking Ray was in fact a strange and unjustifiable decision from the Chelsea board. On the morning of Wilkins’ “sad day”—according to the Guardian—the former English midfielder was absolutely unaware of the shock that was going to take place. Apparently, the decision had already been approved during crucial talks between manager Carlo Ancelotti and chief executive Ron Gourlay.
The first glimpses of the verdict however reached Wilkins while he was watching a lunchtime training-ground friendly match from Chelsea’s reserves on November 11—and purportedly—he was called to meet with Gourlay. It was then that Ray knew he had to leave the club immediately, following the club’s refusal to keep him as their first team assistant manager.