Ex-Chelsea boss backs Lampard to become a ‘top coach’
“I don’t see Frank panicking in this situation. He is a very stable person who believes totally in himself…”
Guus Hiddink
Solskjaer next? Five of the very best caretaker managers
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will do well to match the caretaker managerial stint of Glenn Roeder.
Hiddink: I turned down Premier League manager’s job
Hiddink says that he refused the chance to talk to Leicester before they confirmed Craig Shakespeare…
Yes, yes, and yes again: Hiddink wants England job
Proven international manager. PL and CL experience. Lovely old bloke. But oh no, he isn’t English.
Hiddink hails excellent Hazard; discusses Terry
“He had a difficult year,” says the Chief Understatement Guus Hiddink. But Hazard is back now.
Hiddink confident Captain, Leader, Legend can play on
Hiddink says Terry can play on at the highest level but was unable to clarify he has played his final game.
Hiddink: Leicester asked me before Ranieri
It could have been so different. Guus Hiddink was asked but he “wanted to just do nothing” in the summer.
Hiddink warns Conte of six-horse title race
Hiddink believes that six clubs will be challenging for the Premier League title next season.
Hiddink believes Chelsea were ‘in control’ v City
‘We were in control without having the ultimate bite to kill it off,’ says Hiddink. He was Aguero’d.
Hiddink: Hazard needs to “play like a kid” again
“We must not dramatise too much. Try to play like a kid. Try to think in the moment,” says Hiddink on Hazard
Conte can attract world’s best players to Chelsea – Hiddink
Chelsea can expect star names even without Champions League football, says Hiddink.
Hiddink: Chelsea wanted Loftus-Cheek to ‘suffer’
Hiddink and Chelsea wanted Loftus-Cheek ‘to suffer’. So they made him play Aston Villa.
Hiddink on Costa, Terry for England and Chelsea
Hiddink was a busy boy on Friday afternoon, discussing rather a lot of Chelsea stuff.
Chelsea midfielder Mikel criticises Mourinho. Again.
Obi Mikel has criticised Jose Mourinho and poured praise on his interim successor.
Hiddink: Chelsea deserved benefit of penalty doubt
“It was a penalty”, according to the Chelsea boss, who insists they want a Europa League spot.
Hiddink accuses FA of conspiracy over Costa ‘kiss’
On the Barry ‘bite’, Hiddink said: “Maybe it was a kiss. Love. Maybe it was love between the two.”
Hiddink discusses Hazard booing and shirt swap
“You can express always your feelings,” says Guus Hiddink on Chelsea fans’ booing of Eden Hazard.
Pato agent: Now we play the Chelsea waiting game
The agent of Chelsea loan signing Alex Pato says he is not disturbed by his client’s lack of first-team action.
Hiddink: Top four ‘almost impossible’ now for Chelsea
Guus Hiddink wrote off Chelsea’s chances of reaching the top four following the draw with Stoke.
Hiddink: I’ll only return to Chelsea as a tourist
Guus Hiddink insists he is not the man to lead Chelsea into “a new era” beyond this season.
Hiddink targets European spots after Norwich win
Blues boss Guus Hiddink is aiming to finish “as high as possible” in the Premier League.
Hiddink delighted with Traore’s progress
Guus Hiddink has been impressed with Bertrand Traore’s development since he returned to Chelsea.
Koeman acknowledges Guus Hiddink ‘influence’
Ronald Koeman has acknowledged the “influence” Guus Hiddink has had on his managerial career.
Hiddink hopes Chelsea make quick appointment
Hiddink feels Chelsea should make their next managerial appointment a more “transparent” affair.
Hiddink: ‘Hazard’s coming back very strong’
“Eden Hazard came back very strong. That’s what I like very much,” Hiddink told Chelsea TV. Easily pleased.
Hiddink discusses his and Chelsea’s future
Guus Hiddink has expressed the importance of youth at Chelsea both during and after his interim reign.
Hiddink: Chelsea rebuild is ‘not a small job’
“I don’t want to go into details,” says the interim boss but it sounds like there are issues at the Bridge.
Hiddink rates Chelsea chances at 50-50
“I’m never happy with a loss but it’s not a dramatic loss,” said the Chelsea manager.
The folly of Mourinho exposed despite loss
Chelsea may have lost, but they were impressive in France. A manager who trusts his players does wonders.
Hiddink tells Hazard to focus on Chelsea
Guus Hiddink has told Eden Hazard to focus on his career at Chelsea after PSG comments.