Don't be taken in by our predictable media. Between them they are building a picture in peoples minds, that every manager that Chelsea ALLEDGEDLY aproach, are turning them down flat.
First up, it's the media who spread the stupid fabrications and rumours concerning likely candidates for the job, and when the manager in question comes out and says, "I'm not going to Chelsea", our wonderful media then report that Chelsea have been snubbed once again, therefore creating the impression that Chelsea are clutching at straws and are just about willing to hire anyone who will take the job.
Peter Kenyon might be a king size knob, but he or Roman are not so thick that they would sack a manager WITHOUT already having someone ready to take over.
Just because Chelsea are not willing to discuss the matter or divulge the mans name to the media, this has resulted in yet another episode of the " Lets Humiliate Chelsea Show ".
Chelsea issued a staement almost 2 weeks ago in which they said that, no information will be forthcoming on this subject until they decide the time is right.
That's where we are right now. The media know nothing, and they do not like that. So they come up with yet another name of someone that Chelsea have no interest in at all. This person issues a denial, and the next headline reads "Chelsea snubbed again". Complete and utter bullsh1t.
Hughes was never in the running for the job. Not ever. Maybe one day in the distant future but not right now. He needs to prove himself more in my opinion. I hope he does well at City 'cos I like Sparky, and he has always been a Chelsea fan after all.
Lamps will sign, and there is no delay in his signing. He and Chelsea are in the middle of discussions right now, and when it's sorted he will sign. He wants to stay and Chelsea want him to stay. So thats sorted.
Essien has said today that he will be staying at Chelsea, whoever might come in for him. He says he has no intention of leaving the club, and has never even considered it.
Steve Clarke has been assured that there will always be a place for him at Chelsea if he wants it. Clarkey does fancy having a go at management though, and has been approached by a few smaller clubs to be their coach. He will decide for himself what he wants to do. Chelsea have told him that they want him to stay.