Posted March 18, 200916 yr just saw this on fansfc.com so i dont know how reliable it is but if its true then it could be a very good addition to the coaching squad. Claude Makelele could be on his way back to Chelsea Football Club.The former France international is recognised as one of the best players of the Premier League era, having starred for the Blues from 2003-2008. Makelele left Stamford Bridge in the summer to return to Ligue 1 with Paris St Germain, but a return to England could well be on the cards. It is being reported that Chelsea are keen to add the 36-year-old to their coaching staff next season, with suggestions of talks having already taken place.
March 18, 200916 yr Would it? Hiddink is giving advice on potential transfer targets so could also give advice on backroom staff. And bringing Maka back could as a coach could come from some of the senior players maybe??
March 18, 200916 yr if it is true then yes it would, transfer targets and especially coaching staff for next season will only be chosen by the manager/coach of next season.
March 18, 200916 yr Well who better to teach Mikel the Maka role? :D ^_______________________________________________^ I would be a happy man.
March 18, 200916 yr ^_______________________________________________^I would be a happy man. Yes and me. I think he would provide an excellent 'middle man' between the manager and players, and he would be a great influence on the younger players, especially Mikel and Mancienne.
March 18, 200916 yr If that happens, just wait and see what Mikel will bloom into - Maka on hormones.
March 19, 200916 yr Absolutely stupid rumour. Maka said that he wanted to retire in France, so after leaving us, and being in his mid-30's why would he then come back to Chelsea? The only way he MAY come back is if it was in some form of coaching role. If I was Mikel, and I saw Essien back and then Maka coming back, i'd be handing in a transfer request pronto
March 19, 200916 yr Would be great, but I think Scott is right: Maka is a legend, and I think he stays with PSG a while, and then kicks up his heels back home after his playing days are over. No rush to get into the coaching game, especially when you are recognized as one of the greatest modern position players ever to grace the pitch. Im sure the offers will come pouring in edit: despite him having it all wrong :) Edited March 19, 200916 yr by TheWestwayWonder
March 19, 200916 yr Absolutely stupid rumour. Maka said that he wanted to retire in France, so after leaving us, and being in his mid-30's why would he then come back to Chelsea?The only way he MAY come back is if it was in some form of coaching role. If I was Mikel, and I saw Essien back and then Maka coming back, i'd be handing in a transfer request pronto The original post says it is a coaching role, not a playing role.
March 19, 200916 yr Author Absolutely stupid rumour. Maka said that he wanted to retire in France, so after leaving us, and being in his mid-30's why would he then come back to Chelsea?The only way he MAY come back is if it was in some form of coaching role. If I was Mikel, and I saw Essien back and then Maka coming back, i'd be handing in a transfer request pronto i think you need to read what i posted a little more carefully.
March 19, 200916 yr Not sure if we should get Maka 'back in business' so soon but I love the idea of getting back our stars to involve the team especially Maka.
March 20, 200916 yr Sorry!!! Absolutely yes to him coming back in a coaching role! Think I'd read one too many dumb stories about us that day, and one too many sh*te stories about the scum, so as soon as I saw the title and not the "to their coaching staff" I was beyond fed up
