Source: Daily_Mail
Hiddink insists choice is all Chelsea's in Blues' search for new manager
The decision is yours: Hiddink leaves it up to Chelsea[LNB]Guus Hiddink insists he has had no influence on the decision of who should succeed him at Chelsea. [LNB]Interim manager Hiddink reiterated on Tuesday that he will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to return to his full-time role with the Russia national team. [LNB]A number of Chelsea stars have called for the Dutchman to stay beyond the end of the season, but Hiddink is adamant he will not be extending his short-term contract.[LNB] Chelsea's board are thought to be ready to consult Hiddink about his replacement, but the former Real Madrid coach says he has not put any of his views forward. [LNB]'It's up to the board, the people who make that final decision in this club,' said Hiddink. [LNB]'Even if I would have some ideas or thoughts, then I would have addressed myself to the persons who have to make decisions. But not so far.'[LNB] Hiddink also refused to comment on continuing speculation that fellow Dutchman Frank Rijkaard, currently out of work, could be his replacement. [LNB]'I know Frank, but I know Carlo Ancelotti and other candidates whose names have appeared,' added Hiddink. [LNB][LNB][LNB] In with a shout: Ancelotti (left) and Rijkaard have been linked with the post[LNB]'I cannot give any comments on this. They, and others, have experience of big clubs.'[LNB] Hiddink also insists he will have no problem walking away from Chelsea despite all the plaudits he is winning from the players. [LNB]'We're getting very sentimental now,' noted Hiddink. 'It's a tough business, even if there are human sentiments. [LNB]'I love working here - that's no secret - and some players talk about that, but you have to think about what was first in this relationship. [LNB]'If it had been the other way around, then yes. But guilt? I'd only feel that if I'd done something wrong, morally.'[LNB] Lampard reveals Chelsea's formula for winning the Treble: Don't think about itMancienne fits the Barca bill for Hiddink as Chelsea plot to stop MessiMARTIN SAMUEL: How Hiddink the winner has given Chelsea the blues Chelsea and Man City on red alert as Trezeguet plots his escape from JuveCHELSEA FC
