Zola won't leave for Blues

08 February 2009 09:42
Gianfranco Zola insists he would not quit West Ham in order to take over at his former club Chelsea.[LNB] With Luiz Felipe Scolari's position at Stamford Bridge becoming increasingly unstable, reports suggest the Blues may be in the hunt for a new boss in the near future.[LNB]Former fans' favourite Zola would be an obvious choice, helping to appease those supporters who have grown disillusioned with the club.[LNB]The Italian has made a positive impact with the Hammers this term, his first managerial post, having stepped into the void created by Alan Curbishley's departure in September 2008.[LNB]He has led the club into the Premier League's European hunt and has received widespread acclaim for the manner in which he goes about his job.[LNB]GratefulHowever, he has made it clear that an emotional return to Chelsea is out of the question, insisting he has every intention of repaying West Ham's faith in his credentials.[LNB]"In football you never know what lies round the corner but I have no intention of walking out on West Ham," Zola said in the Sunday Mirror.[LNB]"I owe a lot to them. Not many clubs would haven given me this opportunity.[LNB]"My main aim is to do well here and repay the faith West Ham and their supporters have shown in me.[LNB]"It's not in my nature to walk out on something that has only just begun."[LNB]

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