johntheclaret wrote:And Avram Grant tipped for a hasty return
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Chelsea have sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari, with Guus Hiddink and Avram Grant immediately linked to the Stamford Bridge post.
Sky Sports News understands that the club have already compiled a two-man shortlist to replace Scolari, with Hiddink and Grant the names in the frame.
Grant stepped into the breach following Jose Mourinho's departure before being axed at the end of the season despite finishing second in the Premier League and reaching the UEFA Champions League final.
Hiddink has been linked with a host of Premier League posts after his exploits as Russia coach, including reaching the Euro 2008 semi-finals.
One possibility is that the duo could work together, with Hiddink taking charge of team affairs and Grant operating as director of football.
NAMES IN FRAME
Following the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari, Sky Bet make Guus Hiddink the 3/1 favourite to take over at Chelsea. Avram Grant is the 4/1 second favourite while José Mourinho is an outsider at 16/1.
Next permanent Chelsea Manager
Hiddink G 3/1
Grant A 4/1
Rijkaard F 9/2
Mancini 8/1
Zola 8/1
Eriksson 8/1
Mourinho 16/1
Deschamps 16/1
Wooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only a matter of time I guess, bit it's still a shock!
Those numpties from the Bridge are finally realising they are only a mid table club. It's beautiful to watch.
Hands off Mourinho, he's on hold for Spurs next coach!
Hiddink is a worry though, he'd probably win them everything. I doubt he could gain them respect though!
