Source: SKY_Sports
O'Neill warning for Hiddink
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Guus Hiddink would find it difficult to combine two coaching roles on a full-time basis.[LNB] The Dutchman has recently been appointed as Chelsea's new manager on a short-term deal which is set to run until the end of the season.[LNB]He will be combining his duties at Stamford Bridge with those he must undertake in his role as coach of the Russian national side.[LNB]With Chelsea still gunning for the Premier League title and UEFA Champions League crown, and Russia looking to book a safe passage through 2010 World Cup qualifying, Hiddink looks set to be a busy man over the course of the next few months.[LNB]O'Neill believes the dual role could prove to be successful if taken on for a short period of time, but believes any long-term plans to juggle two high-profile jobs could prove problematic.[LNB]Splitting time"It is incredibly hard," the Villa chief told his club's official website ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Blues.[LNB]"I think there might be a reason for doing it on a short-term basis.[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]
