Andres Villas-Boas’ sacking by Chelsea is an embarassment to the Premier League, says Richard Bevan
Chelsea are becoming an “embarrassment” to the Premier League after sacking Andre Villas-Boas just eight months into his reign, according to League Managers’ Association chief executive Richard Bevan.
Roman Abramovich is now searching for his eighth manager since taking control of the club after opting to dispense with the services of the Portuguese.
“What’s for sure is the club, despite unlimited wealth, haven’t yet worked out how to build a successful football club,” Bevan told Radio Five Live.
“Looking for what is an eighth manager in nine years is a serious embarrassment to the owner, the club, the fans and the league.”
Assistant manager Roberto Di Matteo has been put in charge until the end of the season.
Bevan added: “He (Villas-Boas) was very disappointed, frustrated, saddened, but his thoughts were for the club, the fans and indeed Roberto Di Matteo, wishing him well for the rest of the season. He’s obviously a man who played six years or so for the club and has got good managerial experience with West Brom in the Premier League.”