O'Neill fires warning to Blues

19 February 2009 14:19
Hiddink has taken charge of the Blues until the end of the season while continuing to plot Russia's bid to reach the 2010 World Cup finals.[LNB]There has been speculation that Hiddink may also continue at Stamford Bridge long term but O'Neill has doubts over whether that it would be possible to combine the two roles.[LNB]He said: "The dual role is incredibly hard. I think there might be a reason for doing it on a short-term basis [at Chelsea].[LNB]"But overall, I think it would be very hard to combine an international management role with one in the Premier League over the fullness of time.[LNB]"I'm not sure that's what they are looking at [at Chelsea]. Eventually - when you lose a game or two - someone will accuse you of not spending enough time in one particular camp.[LNB]"I think it is exceptionally difficult. Nothing is impossible. Over a short period of time, I'm sure it could work but over a three or four-year period, I think that would be particularly difficult."[LNB]Hiddink watched Villa draw 1-1 with CSKA Moscow in Wednesday's UEFA Cup tie ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Villa Park.[LNB]Villa would go five points clear of fourth-placed Chelsea if they can avenge a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk