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Chelsea Manager Scolari Fired

by TFleming | February 9, 2009 at 10:07 am

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Luiz Felipe Scolari has been fired as manager of Chelsea. He led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup victory and was appointed manager of Chelsea last June. His assistant, Ray Wilkins, will temporarily replace him until another manager is found. The Chelsea Board released the statement earlier today.

"Felipe has brought many positives to the club since he joined and we all feel a sense of sadness that our relationship has ended so soon.

"Unfortunately the results and performances of the team appeared to be deteriorating at a key time in the season.

Scolari led Chelsea for 36 games which resulted in 20 wins, 5 losses and 11 ties. Prior to that the team was unbeaten at home for 86 matches until October 2008 against Liverpool. Since than they have lost two games and tied five times.

Scolari's popularity was slipping both on and off the field and all affiliates of Chelsea want "to maintain a challenge for the trophies we are still competing for".

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sarflondondunc

at 10:55 on February 9th, 2009

Good riddance, he was totally inept

Yuliya Talmazan

at 10:57 on February 9th, 2009

But he is such a good coach! It really does surprise me that Chelsea got him sacked.

Jon Azpiri

at 13:40 on February 9th, 2009

According to this UK betting house, the favorites to take over for Scolari on are Gianfranco Zola, Guus Hiddink, Avram Grant, Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Mancini. Steve Clarke is also considered a front-runner.

fredo (not verified)

at 08:08 on February 10th, 2009

Roman abramovich doesnt know football,he think EPL is as simple as video game,dont blame it on scolari,you just cant build rome in one day.sir alex got his first trhopy in 5 yrs

woodpeck

at 11:17 on February 10th, 2009

Scolari vs. the players and of course, the players win. we see it in all sports. u can't fire the whole team so fire the coach....

Hiddink may fill in til' the season's end. He doesn't want the gig full time since he's not done yet with the National Russian Team but has close ties to Roman. Grant is a no go. Been there, done that. Zola is already in a good spot so why leave? The wild card is Frank.