According to a high placed source at the London club, Ray Wilkins lost his job after some first-team players raised concern over the ability of their coach. In light of Chelsea’s successive league defeat the press seem to have gone wild in search of reasons for the team’s instant loss of form.
There is no secret that Chelsea have a long list of injuries, but it seems the main catalyst for their recent poor results is the furor that surrounds the sacking of former coach Ray Wilkins.
There has been little news as to why Wilkins contract was terminated with immediate effect, and rumours are now beginning to circulate. One such rumour would have us believe that player power has once again come to the fore, much like it did with Scolari, and Wilkins has become its latest victim.
The Guardian reports “that Ancelotti was aware of some of his players’ concerns about Wilkins, and did not stand in the way of the dismissal.” If this is true, it seems that the players have once again proved they have sufficient influence and clout to call the shots within the club.
The plot thickens, as today “Carlo Ancelotti has made the startling admission that he does not consider himself to be in control at Chelsea after effectively seeing his position at the Premier League champions undermined by the surprise dismissal of his assistant first-team coach Ray Wilkins.”
If Ancelotti feels that he is not in control, then the question lies, who is in control? Well, Ancelotti’s remarks would certainly add weight behind the premise that player power is still causing trouble at Chelsea.
However, “It was Avram Grant’s imposed appointment as director of football in 2007 which clearly heralded the beginning of the end for José Mourinho.” Whether the players or the powers that be are at fault for Ray Wilkins departure, it would certainly seem as if lightning is about to strike twice at Stamford Bridge. What do you think? Comment and shed some light on this complex situation.
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