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Post by Macmoish on Jun 25, 2011 22:13:49 GMT
Mirror
Chelsea backroom staff leave as Villas-Boas wields the axe - with players next
Published 25/06/11 By Paul Smith - Exclusive New Chelsea boss André Villas-Boas will weigh up wielding the axe and rebuilding Chelsea’s ageing squad. His arrival in west London could signal the end for fans’ favourites Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, and Nicolas Anelka. Even the position of John Terry could come under threat as AVB looks to hit the ground running by ruthlessly tearing the squad apart. He has informed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that he will make decisions that are likely to upset some of the established stars. But Abramovich has no qualms about backing his new manager after activating a £13.3m buy-out clause in his Porto contract to bring him to Stamford Bridge this week. And the cull began yesterday as three high-profile members of the backroom staff were axed. Glen Driscoll, head of first team fitness, has left the club along with Paul Clement, a coach with the first team.Also leaving is Dr Bryan English, who was head of the medical team at Stamford Bridge. www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-backroom-staff-leave-as-Andre-Villas-Boas-wields-the-axe-with-players-next-as-Frank-Lampard-Didier-Drogba-Nicolas-Anelka-and-even-John-Terry-face-chop-article752453.html#ixzz1QKQUkFko
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 1, 2011 17:38:27 GMT
Vital Liverpool see him coming to Liverpool Vital Liverpool - Clement to Anfield! Paul Clement`s spell on gardening leave is rumoured to be a short one! Identified as being surplus to requirements under the new regime, the rumour-mill is alive with the suggestion that our former assistant coach is bound for Anfield. A vacancy has arisen on the Anfield coaching staff with the sudden departure of Sammy Lee. The former Anfield player is rumoured to be bound for Upton Park to join up with Sam Allardyce, a partnership that served Bolton Wanderers well during Sam`s spell there. Interestingly, if true, Clement will join Steve Clarke amongst Kenny Dalglish`s backroom staff. Having previously worked with Steve Clarke at Chelsea we can only wonder if Clarke had a word or two about Clement with the Kop legend! www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=523909#ixzz1QsOQayGx
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 4, 2011 7:47:12 GMT
Haven't seen that announced yet if it's happening. But the son of another QPR Great has joined LiverpoolGuardian
Kevin Keen leaves West Ham to become Liverpool's first-team coach
• Kevin Keen will renew his Upton Park work with Steve Clarke • Kenny Dalglish welcomes 'great addition to our technical staff' Liverpool have appointed Kevin Keen as first-team coach following the departure of Sammy Lee. Keen spent nine years on the coaching staff at West Ham United and was named caretaker manager on three occasions, most recently for the final game of last season, a 3-0 defeat at home to Sunderland. He will work alongside Steve Clarke at Anfield having signed a three-year deal, and will report with his new colleagues for the first day of pre-season training on Monday. "I'm delighted that Kevin is joining us to work alongside Steve Clarke coaching the first team," Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool manager, said. "He has previously worked with Steve at West Ham and has a good reputation and a good manner about him. He is highly respected in the game and will be a great addition to our staff." Keen made more than 600 appearances in spells with West Ham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City, Macclesfield and Wycombe. www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/03/kevin-keen-west-ham-liverpool
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