Owner's sole choice

Hiddink to be Blues boss next week

June 16, 2011
By Harry Harris, Football Correspondent
Guus Hiddink will become Chelsea manager next week because he is the only credible candidate in the eyes of Roman Abramovich, according to ESPNsoccernet sources.

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The hold-up of Hiddink's anticipated return to Stamford Bridge is described as a "game of poker" between Abramovich and the Turkish FA, the Dutchman's current employers.

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