Source: Telegraph
Chelsea's Peter Kenyon: ups and downs
UPS[LNB]1. Was instrumental in the appointment of Jose Mourinho to succeed Claudio Ranieri who Kenyon thought wasn't up to the job of being Chelsea manager. Mourinho went on to win two Premier League titles and brought unprecedented success to the club. [LNB] Related ArticlesChelsea's Peter Kenyon: profileKenyon leaves ChelseaBrian Moore: Keynon's Chelsea dream still distantAncelotti content to win uglyJoe Cole in line for returnSport on television2. Although he never achieved his much-stated aim of breaking even with the club's finances, it cannot be denied that Chelsea became a far more established force in European football and a far more prominent club on a global scale. Kenyon negotiated some significant sponsorship contracts. But they are still some way short of his initial target of breaking even by the end of next year, having declared losses of £65.7million in the 12 months to June 2008. [LNB]3. Kenyon signed Arjen Robben and Michael Essien from under the noses of his former employer, Manchester United, although, as ever it seems, both moves were undoubtedly controversial given the rivalry. [LNB]DOWNS[LNB]1. Following the 2008 Champions League Final, Manchester United sent Sir Bobby Charlton, 1968 European Cup winner and England's record goal-scorer, to lead Manchester United's playersup to collect their medals Peter Kenyon led Chelsea's. [LNB]2. In 2005, Chelsea were fined £200,000 for their part in the tapping up affair which saw defender Ashley Cole move to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal. Kenyon, along with the then manager Jose Mourinho, attended the meeting. [LNB]3. His foolish boast that the 2005-6 title race would be won from a 'small group of one' did little to combat Chelsea's arrogant image, and he said Chelsea had to win two Champions Leagues by 2014 to be considered a success. [LNB]
