DALLAGLIO BACKS HIDDINK APPOINTMENT
Lawrence Dallaglio believes that Luiz Felipe Scolari was right to have been sacked by Chelsea - and that Guus Hiddink should be the man who replaces him.
The England rugby legend, who hung up his boots last May, is an avid Blues fan, thought that the Brazilian should have been shown the door some time ago.
"Football is a results-driven business and the results have not been good enough," said the 36-year-old. "It is pretty clear that Scolari's methods did not suit the club week in, week out.
"I think it was pretty clear that he had lost the dressing room quite a while ago."
He continued: "Chelsea's defence has not been good since [Scolari's assistant] Steve Clarke left, while West Ham's has become decidedly improved. Clearly he added massive value to Chelsea.
"I think that Jose Mourinho is proving to be a tougher man to replace than they thought. He has gone on to Inter and he is top of the table there.
"Added to that, if Chelsea don't spend in the transfer window then they can't be expected to be a top four club any more. They have been crying out for another striker, they miss Michael Essien, and they have been found out this season."
On Scolari's successor Dallaglio added: "You need someone at Chelsea now who has a good track record and someone who can handle the players well - that is the most important thing. Someone like Hiddink would be ideal."
Lawrence Dallaglio believes that Luiz Felipe Scolari was right to have been sacked by Chelsea - and that Guus Hiddink should be the man who replaces him.
The England rugby legend, who hung up his boots last May, is an avid Blues fan, thought that the Brazilian should have been shown the door some time ago.
"Football is a results-driven business and the results have not been good enough," said the 36-year-old. "It is pretty clear that Scolari's methods did not suit the club week in, week out.
"I think it was pretty clear that he had lost the dressing room quite a while ago."
He continued: "Chelsea's defence has not been good since [Scolari's assistant] Steve Clarke left, while West Ham's has become decidedly improved. Clearly he added massive value to Chelsea.
"I think that Jose Mourinho is proving to be a tougher man to replace than they thought. He has gone on to Inter and he is top of the table there.
"Added to that, if Chelsea don't spend in the transfer window then they can't be expected to be a top four club any more. They have been crying out for another striker, they miss Michael Essien, and they have been found out this season."
On Scolari's successor Dallaglio added: "You need someone at Chelsea now who has a good track record and someone who can handle the players well - that is the most important thing. Someone like Hiddink would be ideal."
Labels: Chelsea, England, Lawrence Dallaglio, Luiz Felipe Scolari
