22 Apr 2026 17:24:43
So, the decision makers pulled the plug on yet another manager.
As I mentioned before in my opinion they need to take a long hard look in the mirror!
22 Apr 2026 17:57:06
Shambles of managerial merry go round, all self inflicted.
Next manager, in my eyes.
NOT: Lampard, Glasner, Iraola or Cesc.
Simeone would be good. Xabi Alonso an interesting shout, but I think it will be Filipe Luis, although I wouldn't mind Poch back.
Presumably there was a break clause in Liam's contract, and we won't be paying him for 6 years.
22 Apr 2026 18:04:52
My three choices haven't changed.
1) Hoeness from Stuttgart.
2) Iraola.
3) The Ipswich manager.
Hoeness, in my opinion, would really shake the Premiership up. His all-action, high-press style of football would get the fans back to the Bridge.
22 Apr 2026 18:08:53
I have no pleasure in LR being sacked. We all knew he would be out of his depth. The blame is squarely on the hierarchy. Fortunately for LR, it won't ruin his career as he is in good company as far as coaches who have been sacked by Chelsea. A lot needs to change if we are going to get back to the top table. The next appointment must be right. Although, I do worry that we can't attract a top level coach without a dramatic change of direction by the owners.
My initial preferences would be Tom's choice or Iraola, but both come with risks. I can't think of any top coaches who would be available or would find us as an attractive proposition.
The players need to step up for the semi-final and the remaining fixtures, although I think the Champions League is out of our reach.
I really hope that the owners reflect on their own performance over the last few years.
{Ed025's Note - Alonso?..
22 Apr 2026 18:20:38
No thanks to Simeone or Poch, both have passed their sell by date.
22 Apr 2026 18:58:39
Jimbo, you mentioned "both". One is Iraola, but who is your other choice.
Also, and sadly, I think Iraola is committed to Bilbao.
22 Apr 2026 19:26:08
Tom, Hoenes, you're top choice.
22 Apr 2026 18:27:42
Ed025, I thought he was off to Liverpool?
{Ed025's Note - no Jimbo, it seems that ship has sailed mate..
22 Apr 2026 18:29:40
No thank you Ed, Liverpool can have him.
{Ed025's Note - i think hes a good manager Bill, i think the truth is would he want to go to the bridge under the present regime mate...i think that would be a no..
22 Apr 2026 20:40:39
The truth is, no top coach would want to come to Chelsea. I am not that confident about next season for many reasons.
22 Apr 2026 21:02:04
Jimbo, sadly, I agree that it might be hard to get a top coach. Managers are sacked too quickly at Chelsea, but Liam was getting no results and the relationship with the players had gone.
On a different note, the no break in the summer has come back to bite us, so many injuries.