Holloway plays down Chelsea crisis

04 March 2011 13:30
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has dismissed the suggestion that Chelsea have been going through a crisis this season - or at any time since Roman Abramovich's takeover. The Barclays Premier League champions have struggled for consistency this term and with 11 fixtures to go, find themselves locked in a battle to secure a top-four finish. As far as Holloway is concerned, though, the Blues have always been in good shape under Abramovich - who bought Chelsea in 2003 - and will continue to be as long as the Russian billionaire is in charge. "I think they were in a crisis a few years ago - and then they were sold and I don't think they have ever been in a crisis since," Holloway said. "They have gone on, spent money wisely and got trophies. They have dispatched of a few managers pretty quickly, probably too quickly. "But I think they are in fine fettle and although they had a sticky spell, I think they always will be now if you look at the ground and Mr Abramovich's money."

Source: PA