Chelsea’s caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo can fall back on his streetwise savvy and history at Stamford Bridge if he is to take the reigns.
André Villas-Boas has never convinced at Chelsea, but the bigger mistakes have been made by an owner who has made the next manager’s job even harder.
The League Managers’ Association chief has criticised Chelsea for sacking André Villas-Boas, saying the club was becoming an "embarrassment".
David Luiz’s apparent criticism of teammate Frank Lampard this week has done nothing to dispel the view that Chelsea are currently a club in turmoil.
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/ 24 February 2012
The Premier League duel between Man United and Man City could be relegated to a sideshow as all eyes descend on the turmoil at Arsenal and Chelsea.
Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has been placed under further strain after Napoli’s 3-1 Champions League first leg victory against his team.
Andre Villas-Boas slammed those who criticised his Chelsea reign after the Blues swept into the Champions League last 16 with a victory over Valencia.
Andre Villas-Boas admits Chelsea’s Champions League showdown with Valencia on Tuesday represents a critical moment in his reign at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has vowed to lead them out of their slump after the Blues’ hopes suffered a blow with a defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is satisfied with his team’s performances even though they have suffered an alarming dip in terms of recent results.
Chelsea are out to prove themselves in their Champions League clash against Genk after two consecutive English Premier League losses.
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/ 27 September 2011
Barcelona will be bidding to get their Champions League title defence back on track as Arsenal and AC Milan also look to keep the dream alive.
André Villas-Boas has enjoyed a steady start to his reign at Chelsea but will be challenged by United who have started the season in great form.
Chelsea’s bid to give Andre Villas-Boas a winning start in his first Premier League match was scuppered by some excellent goalkeeping by Stoke City.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger that the Blues will continue to splash the cash.
It’s not only the players the Chelsea coach must subdue but also an oligarch playing Russian dolls.
Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Portugal’s Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on Wednesday.
Should he become manager, Andre Villas-Boas will have to dismantle an aging squad while satisfying the sky-high demands of Chelsea’s owner.