Axed Chelsea boss invites West Ham link
Where do you go after winning titles in two of the four biggest leagues in Europe and the Champions League twice? West Ham, according to punters that staked a combined total of £1,023 on the Italian tactician, sacked by Chelsea on Sunday, testing himself in the Championship next season.
The man that brought the Blues their first ever double would be a candidate for any job in Europe but has stated his desire to stay in England and bizarrely referenced the West Ham job specifically in the pre-match press conference prior to the 1-0 loss against Everton in the final game in charge.
The former AC Milan boss said: "I would coach West Ham - why not? It's a challenge to manage a team outside of the top four and even in the Championship. The atmosphere at West Ham is amazing and I can say the same about football in the Championship."
The common consensus is that the east Londoners must have been brought into a discussion about him staying in the capital and that he replied politely, however the indication that there is a slim chance of the move happening has encouraged support on Betfair, with his price currently [14.0].
Long-term favourite Chris Hughton's odds continue to drift due to the lack of reports suggesting that he has had any contact with the Irons board in the eight days since Avram Grant's dismissal. He is out to [3.9] now, with Birmingham manager Alex McLeish starting to breathe down his neck at [5.5].
As suggested on Betfair Football before, the Blues' relegation increases the likelihood of the Carling Cup winner ending up at the Boleyn Ground, as if he is sacked, West Ham are sure to be keen. Co-owner David Gold previously described Big Eck as one of the best coaches he had ever worked with.
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Published: 23 May 2011
mark (May 23, 2011 10:36 AM) said:
Go get him now before he changes his mind. keep the faith