Source: Daily_Mail
Heat on Arnesen as Gourlay steps up as Chelsea chief executive
Frank Arnesen's power and influence will be reduced as part of a Chelsea shake-up that has resulted in Ron Gourlay replacing Peter Kenyon as chief executive. Arnesen was promoted to the board during the summer and given the title of sporting director in a move that was seen as something that took many of the football responsibilities from Kenyon, who steps down on October 31 to take on a non-executive role at the club. But Arnesen now finds himself at the centre of the Gael Kakuta controversy that has left Chelsea facing a FIFA transfer ban until January 2011 and the Dane, who actually went on holiday the day before FIFA issued their transfer ban, has not emerged unscathed from the reshuffle. Promoted: Peter Kenyon's replacement Ron Gourlay (left) with Michael EssienHis future remains in doubt but he will now report directly to Gourlay, 46, who has been promoted from chief operating officer. A breakdown in communication between Kenyon and Arnesen was identified as a problem at the club and owner Roman Abramovich wants Gourlay to make sure the commercial and football arms of the club are once again synchronised. Gourlay was very much seen as a Kenyon ally. The pair worked at Umbro as well as Manchester United. 'It is a huge honour to be offered this chance,' said Gourlay. 'All successful clubs strike the balance between the football and commercial sides and my role is to ensure this happens. It's a critical part of our strategy moving forward.' Bad memories: John Terry, with Peter Kenyon (left), collects his runners-up medal after missing a penalty in the 2008 Champions League final●Chelsea skipper John Terry has insisted he would take a penalty for England at the World Cup finals despite memories of his shootout miss against Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final. Terry, speaking at an event organised by England sponsors Nationwide, said: 'Of course I'd volunteer, no doubt. It's down to the manager but I'd put my hand up.' Abramovich and Co must cut wild spending, says UEFA finance guruChelsea promote ex-Man United man to replace Kenyon as chief executiveCHELSEA FC