Subject :Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink says he is satisfied with how the team have performed since he too
Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink says he is satisfied with how the team have performed since he took temporary charge. Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys . But the experienced Dutch coach admits that he is disappointed not to have taken the Blues further in the Champions League and the FA Cup.Hiddinks first stint as a caretaker at Stamford Bridge was a spectacular success in 2008/09, featuring just one defeat and victory in the FA Cup. He took over on an interim basis again in December, with the reigning champions struggling towards the foot of the table after a disastrous start to the campaign under Jose Mourinho. Guus Hiddink insists Chelseas players will take all their remaining games seriously Hiddink again masterminded a lengthy unbeaten run and has lifted Chelsea into the top half of the table, ahead of the visit of title-chasing Tottenham on Monday night, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm.But, on the other hand, Chelsea have only managed one Premier League home win since Hiddink was installed, went out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage and lost an FA Cup quarter final at Everton.Asked to mark his tenure out of 10, Hiddink said: Its difficult to give a figure. Im happy the team reacted when we were in a desperate situation, when people in this house started sweating, because there are experiences in the past where big clubs can go down as well.I came here in difficult circumstances. I had to restore the confidence and more in this team and club.From there on, Im satisfied with the reaction of the team.But Im not easily happy about myself.I wouldve loved to have gone into the next round of Champions League and the FA Cup final - if that had happened I would give myself a 10 plus. Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG Chelsea will have influence at both ends of the table over the closing weeks as they could hand Leicester the title if they beat Spurs on Monday and then have games against Sunderland, Liverpool and Leicester themselves.And Hiddink says the squad have been informed that a below-par end to the campaign will not be well received.Weve had meetings about that, he said. They must finish it in an honourable way. Also See: Conte needs instant title bid Hazard vows to finish strong Terry hoping for Chelsea stay Willian targets Chelsea title Cheap Adidas Canucks Jerseys . The future hall of famers stole the show at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, with Jagr moving into seventh place in all-time goal scoring and Brodeur stopping 29 shots as the Devils downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. Cheap Canucks Jerseys .Y. - Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby captured his second career Art Ross trophy on Sunday after leading the NHL in scoring this season.ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues have signed veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur to a one-year contract.The deal is reportedly worth $700,000 plus bonuses.Brodeur spent the last 21 seasons with the New Jersey Devils and leads the NHL in wins (688), games played (1,259), losses (394) and shutouts (124).The free agent joined the Blues on a tryout basis last week after an injury to starter Brian Elliott.Brodeur was 19-14-6 last season with a 2.51 goals-against average and .901 save percentage, low numbers by his career marks of 2.24 GAA and . Cheap Vancouver Canucks Jerseys. 912 save percentage.The 42-year-old says it feels great to have a new team.I really appreciate the opportunity for me to be here the last few days, he said in a release. It definitely worked out real well. Im excited for this fresh start.A five-time Vezina Trophy winner, Brodeur is just 12 wins away from 700 in his career.Despite the fact he hasnt played since last season, coach Ken Hitchcock says he wont be sitting on the bench.If he’s here, he’s going to play, he said. He’s not going to back up. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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