Blues have news on new boss

Posted Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by The Sun

CHELSEA plan to name their new boss before the end of next week.

Carlo Ancelotti was sacked after the Blues' final match of the season at Blackpool.

Turkey coach Guus Hiddink is the favourite to return to Stamford Bridge as manager.

However, Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay would not be drawn on his link with the club.

He said: "It's a big season for us coming up.

"Things didn't go as well as we hoped last season and plans are very much in place for next season to be back winning trophies.

"As far as the manager is concerned, the process is going well but now is not the time for me to comment on who the next manager is going to be.

"We will announce things in the usual way but hopefully in the next week or two, we'll be in a position to announce who our new coach will be.

"I don't want to create any speculation, we'll make an announcement when we're ready and we'll see the new coach when we arrive next month."

Despite the arrival of a new manager, Gorlay does not expect a large number of fresh faces this summer.

He added: "As far as players are concerned, the basis of the team will be the same for next season.

"There may be an introduction of two or three players.

"We've identified key players that we'd like to bring to the team, players who can strengthen the team.

"Of course, we'll probably have to wait until the new coach is in place."