Chelsea to announce back-up staff

Holland/Newton to stay

Chelsea-Mad understands tha Chelsea will be holding a press conference later today to announce formally the new management line-up.

With Rafa Benitez confirmed as intrim boss until the end of the season, yesterday, speculation is rife about who will be his support team.

Steve Holland and Eddie Newton will be retained as coaches, Chelsea-Mad can confirm.

So, it's all systems go as far as the Blues are concerned.

Roberto Di Matteo was sacked as boss yesterday six months after winning the Champions League and FA Cup.

Have your say on the latest goings-on at SW6 in the mesageboard now.

Source: Chelsea MAD