Eriksson rejects Chelsea talk
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Sven Goran Eriksson has rubbished reports linking him with the position of manager at Chelsea.
Avram Grant was placed in charge at Stamford Bridge last week following the shock departure of Jose Mourinho.
But speculation suggests Grant has only been appointed as a stop-gap measure while The Blues assess who they would like to take the job in the long-term.
Eriksson, whose Manchester City side have made an impressive start to the season, attended Chelsea's clash at Old Trafford on Sunday and spoke with Roman Abramovich.
But Eriksson said in a website: "If I have a free Sunday afternoon and it's Manchester United v Chelsea, it should almost be criminal in my job not to go and see that match.
"Of course I wanted to see it like most football people in the world. It has nothing to do with Abramovich or Chelsea.
"I have a three-year contract here. I don't know anything about the situation at Chelsea."
Backing for LMA
Grant's place has already come under scrutiny from the League Managers' Association, who want clarification about whether he is qualified to manage in the Premier League.
Eriksson passed his exams while still working in Sweden and is adamant that all managers must have the necessary credentials to do their jobs.
"In Sweden there were four stages to become a coach at the highest level," he said.
"It is very good and I think it's important that we warrant this job, we have to have it (the Uefa Pro licence)." -
Hahaha I don't think Eriksson is so dumb lah, especially after the Mourinho episode. Roman interferes way too much.
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indeed, afterall both are billaionaires and if you are a coach, would you rather take one in which the management board gives interference in how you pick your squad and players or would you rather opt for one which does not?
most managers would have seen by now what it takes to be at chelsea unless they have written consent that roman will not interfere of course..
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i think grant is perfect for the job.