Chelsea boss heaps praise on Ferguson's unparalleled reignNovember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who as manager of AC Milan twice bundled Alex Ferguson's team out of the Champions League, heaped praise by saying that Ferguson's 23 years in charge at Old Trafford is a reign unheard of in Italy. The Stamford Bridge manager also revealed his surprise when first being offered a glass of wine by Ferguson, a post-match tradition which is also not common back in Serie A.
Man U will not freeze against Chelsea on Sunday: FergieNovember 6th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has vowed his team will not freeze against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. United had flopped 2-0 at Liverpool last month, but the Old Trafford chief said: "It's always hard at Chelsea, but we'll deal with it better than we did at Anfield.
Chelsea is Man U's biggest Premier League title threat: FergusonNovember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees Chelsea as the major threat to Manchester United's hopes of a fourth straight Premier League crown and a record 19th title in all. United and Chelsea face each other at Stamford Bridge this Sunday in what has already been dubbed a potential title decider between the Premier League's top two sides, The Mirror reports.
Driving in London much harder than managing Chelsea: AncelottiOctober 21st, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that driving in London is a nightmarish experience, and added that managing the club and its players is a much more pleasant and enjoyable exercise. After being chauffeured around for his first three months at Chelsea, Ancelotti is now behind the wheel himself for the first time - and conceded it is a bit of a nightmare.
Premier League title is ours to lose, says Chelsea's AncelottiOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - After beating Liverpool on Saturday, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said the Premier League title is now Chelsea's to lose. "This season depends only on us now, we're top of the table and we prepare for the next games with determination," The Sun quoted Ancelotti, as saying.
Conditions right for Chelsea to try for Champions League glory: AncelottiSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti reckons that Chelsea will have Champions League glory this season, saying that they are ready to claim the only major championship which they have been missing by a whisker for the past six years. "Chelsea have been in the semi-finals most in the last six years.
'I believe Cole's best is yet to come,' says AncelottiSeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed delight over Ashley Cole decision to stay back at Stamford Bridge and believes that his best is yet to come. Cole has signed a new four-year contract, which will tie him with the Blues until 2013.
Ancelotti warns Chelsea stars that none of them are 'untouchable'July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Carlo Ancelotti on the eve of his first game as manager of Chelsea, warned the Blues stars that none of them are untouchable under his new regime at the Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti, who will lead Chelsea into action in Saturday's friendly with the Seattle Sounders, revealed that he has been surprised by the quality of the squad he has inherited and insisted that there would be no guarantees for anyone.
Staying Blue? Ancelotti says he's "100 percent" sure that John Terry will remain with ChelseaJuly 18th, 2009 Chelsea manager sounds confident Terry stayingSEATTLE — New Chelsea FC manager Carlo Ancelotti doesn't believe he needs to be looking for a new captain. No matter what Manchester City offers, Ancelotti doesn't see defender John Terry going anywhere.
Ancelotti jokes that Terry may not captain Chelsea in 2010July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has described club and England captain John Terry as the team's most valuable player and talisman, but astonished everyone by jokingly saying that he may not be skipper in 2010. Terry has been captain Chelsea since May 2005 and England captain since August 2006,
"I think that John Terry is a symbol of this team but I don't know if he will be the captain next season."
"Naturally, I joke," he laughed.
New Chelsea coach Ancelotti sets his eyes on Pato and JohnsonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Brazilian Alexandre Pato and ex-Chelsea defender Glen Johnson to kickstart his three-year-long stint at the club. Ancelotti believes the pair could help him win the 2010 Champions League.un Sport can reveal Ancelotti has already offered his old club A C Milan 30 million pounds for 19-year-old striker Pato.
Italy's Gattuso says Ancelotti will be tough but good for ChelseaJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Italian defender Gennaro Gattuso insists Chelsea have hit the jackpot by appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their next coach. Gattuso has played under Ancelotti for eight trophy-packed seasons at A C Milan and he is convinced Ancelotti will have no trouble adapting to the Premier League.
Ancelotti is new Chelsea coachJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as the Chelsea manager. Ancelotti, who has been given a three-year deal, becomes the fifth Chelsea manager in 21 months following Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Guus Hiddink.
Chelsea appoints Carlo Ancelotti as new manager, one day after he quit as coach of AC MilanJune 1st, 2009 Chelsea appoints Carlo Ancelotti as new managerLONDON — Carlo Ancelotti was appointed Chelsea's new manager on Monday, a day after quitting as coach of AC Milan. The Italian, who had been widely expected to take over at Chelsea, signed a three-year contract and will start work on July 1.
Beckham says Chelsea lucky to get AncelottiJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - England football star David Beckham has said that Chelsea are lucky to have former A C Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti as their next boss. "With Carlo Ancelotti leaving AC Milan, it is the end of an era, the end of some extraordinary years.
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