Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea boss Hiddink's loving London and singing the Blues
In keeping with club tradition Guus Hiddink got up to sing in front of his new charges as part of his Chelsea [LNB]initiation.[LNB]Not too much should be read into his choice of song, however.[LNB]Presumably his decision to pick Summertime had more to do with his love of the works of George Gershwin than any coded reference about how long he would be staying at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] Soccertime: Guus Hiddink's Chelsea squad are back in tune[LNB]Indeed, for a man who continues to maintain his stay in this country will be a fleeting one, it seems leaving England behind will be one hell of a wrench for Hiddink.[LNB]The Dutch tactician continues to toe the party line about leaving Chelsea at the end of the season and returning full-time to his post as coach of the Russian national team.[LNB]But as revealed in Sportsmail on Friday, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's latest manoeuvre in trying to persuade the man who has rekindled his love for the game to stay at Stamford Bridge now entails placing Zenit St Petersburg manager, Dick Advocaat, in charge of his home country's team.[LNB]And listening to Hiddink wax lyrical about his love of life in the capital, it seems Abramovich's powers of persuasion may not be tested to their full after all.[LNB]'I know London. I love being in the city very much and it is good to be here. [LNB]It is not because I am trying to please you. I was here many times in games and I love the way this self-irony is common in England.[LNB] Hiddink has a 100 per cent record as Chelsea boss[LNB]'You can look in the mirror and say, 'How stupid I am'. This is good to see.[LNB]'On the other hand, working very seriously is the other part. That is why I like the English approach very much.'[LNB]Hiddink, a self-confessed fan of quintessentially English comedies Monty Python and The Office, is not averse to taking the mickey out of himself either, especially when it comes to giving mischievous responses to continued questions about his next move.[LNB]'Have you sampled the delights of a traditional English pub yet?' asks one journalist, trying to build a picture of how much Hiddink has integrated into our way of life.[LNB]'I might be spotted somewhere,'he jokes before filling in some of the blanks. [LNB]'Every now and again I go with my partner and have dinner. We like it very much.[LNB] Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri was given a tremendous reception on his return to Stamford Bridge[LNB] 'She is also involved in very social things in London. Recently she has had contact with people who work in welfare in London.'[LNB]Realising this might all sound like he is becoming a little too settled for a man who is supposed to be on his way come the end of the season, he then delivers the killer line with a heavy sense of English irony: 'We like to integrate as soon as possible so we can leave as soon as possible.'[LNB]The same quick wit applies when he appears to momentarily drop his guard about his future.[LNB]Had he enjoyed the reception Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri received upon his return to Stamford Bridge and would he hope for the same treatment?[LNB]'Yes, it would be perfect,' said Hiddink. [LNB]'I enjoyed very much how the Stamford Bridge public reacted on his home coming.[LNB]'That is also very British and I like it very much. [LNB]'Regarding me, I hope I can have the same in July or August.'[LNB]August? [LNB]'Yes, but listen, when I come back and visit then I hope for the same reception, which will mean the team have performed until the end of May when I stop.'[LNB]Time will tell but the living in London certainly seems to be easy.[LNB] Striking it rich - football's top ten highest earners are revealed[LNB]Hiddink tells his Chelsea stars: You're just 12 wins from winning the Premier League crown[LNB]Chelsea chuffed as fit again Essien looks set for Blues return[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
