The case for/against finding a role for Hiddink

Guus Hiddink is unemployed. He likes Chelsea, a lot.
So, is a return to London in some capacity other than manager represent good business for the club and Roman Abramovich? Yes and no.

London calling?
Hiddink resigned his managerial post this week following a turbulent near two-year spell in charge of the Turkish national team. Among his [...]

Croatia v Turkey Highlights – Euro2012 qualifiers

Croatia booked their place in their Euro 2012 finals with the minimum of fuss after a goalless draw against Turkey in Zagreb saw them progress 3-0 on aggregate. Turkey had poured forward from the start in a desperate bid to put the hosts under pressure, with Colin Kazim-Richards firing  against the post in the fourth [...]

Czech Republic v Montenegro Highlights – Euro2012 Qualifiers

The Czech Republic qualified for its fifth straight European Championship by beating Montenegro 1-0 in the second leg of their play-off Tuesday. The Czechs, who maintained a record of reaching every euro since Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, won 3-0 on aggregate after beating Montenegro 2-0 in the first leg [...]

Turkey v Croatia Highlights – Euro2012 qualifiers

Turkey lose in the Turk Telekom Arena and Guss Hiddink takes responsibility for their defeat. “I am responsible for the results. The players have to execute things properly, but I take full responsibility,” Hiddink said “I think second place in qualification behind Germany was a realistic expectation, but were contronted with a team with guys [...]

[Transfer Targets] #22 Andre Santos

After a somewhat quiet transfer window, especially considering the fact we have lost four players in addition to two on loan, it all kicked in to life yesterday when Arsenal were reported to have made bids for Premiership players Florent … Continue reading →

Bebe Ruled Out For Six Months With Knee Injury

In sad news today, it’s come to light that Manchester United’s winger Bebe who is due to be on-loan at Besiktas this coming season faces six months on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

From Luanda To Valladolid Via Old Trafford

Every once in a while, all the top clubs take a risk on signing players from abroad who 90% of fans have probably never have heard of.  

Possible Arsenal departures?

In the aftermath of an abysmal end to the 2010-2011 season which saw Arsenal crash out of four competitions and end the league season in relegation-like form, it comes as no surprise that a number of players have vocated their … Continue reading →

Leon Best Linked With Celtic Move

Today the toon striker Leon Best has been linked with a move to the Scottish club Celtic. Its understood that the Celtic manager is keeping a close eye on the star with the club thinking about making a formal bid for the player. To be fair to Leon he d…

Alan Pardew After Turkish International

Today the Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has confirmed intrest in the PSG striker Mevlut Erdinc. This is what he told us earlier on: “Erdinç has always been on our radar. He’s a very good player and that is all I will say at the moment. …

Is Hiddink certain to return to the Bridge?

Two years ago, we were all singing: “We want you to stay, we want you to stay, Guus Hiddink, we want you to stay!” Our temporary manager Hiddink’s response was always along the lines of, “Thanks, but I’m not interested in coaching club football on a permanent basis, bye!” It seems the Goose has now [...]

Hiddink finally admits he would accept Chelsea job

The Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is keen to return to Chelsea and work with Roman Abramovich. Although he is working with Turkey, their chances of qualifying for Euro2012 would take a severe knock if they a…

Hiddink finally admits he would accept Chelsea job

The Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is keen to return to Chelsea and work with Roman Abramovich. Although he is working with Turkey, their chances of qualifying for Euro2012 would take a severe knock if they a…

Guus is ‘committed to Turkey’ – so sayeth the wily agent

Should we expect to be painting a similar picture to the one below come August?

We keep hearing about the Dutch around these parts. Marco Van Basten is the man to helm the rebuilding project at Chelsea Football Club. Guus Hiddink will aid in the cause as director of football. That was the initial volley. [...]

[Video] Was this volley the best goal score last night?

Its international week and nothing much to report, apart from France losing 0-1 at home to Belarus (Clichy played and was at fault for the goal) England hammer Bulgaria 4-0 and a massive turn up for Portugal who drew 4-4 with Cyprus. But I did come acr…

Sheree Murphy – WAGs can’t win when their husbands cheat!

ollyoaks actress Sheree Murphy is juggling her life as an actress and TV presenter with looking after three children from her footballer husband Harry Kewell, and is finding it even harder while he is away in Turkey playing for Galatasary.
She says it can get very lonely, and if she couldn’t trust her husband it would [...]