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Hiddink awaits Drogba decision

Blues manager feels heavy punishment would be 'curious'

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink does not know how Uefa is going to reprimand Didier Drogba but admits he would be find it strange if the striker receives a heavy punishment.

The European governing body is investigating the post-match controversy involving the Ivory Coast international in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona.

Drogba launched a foul-mouthed tirade after being angered by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo, who failed to award Chelsea four perceived penalties.

Uefa has yet to make a decision on the Blues star's behaviour, but Hiddink insists that he had no qualms in selecting the forward for Sunday's 4-1 Premier League win over Arsenal.

And the Chelsea boss is also optimistic that, following an apology, the 31-year-old will be dealt with leniently by officials, saying: "We do not live with headlines, whether they are right or not, that is not the big issues.

Understand

"Drogba has always fought for the team.

"Everyone has talked about the incident afterwards, but in the game there were no incidents, everyone respected each other.

"He (Drogba) saw what he did wrong and apologised strongly.

"We do not know what is going to happen regarding that, but when the people in charge at Uefa they have the feeling of being football people and not bureaucratic authorities, then they might perfectly understand that the big apology of his was okay.

"So I do not expect much from that, it would be curious I think."

Hiddink hails Blues reaction

Boss rates Chelsea among Europe's elite following Arsenal rout

Guus Hiddink labelled Chelsea as one of the best teams in Europe after watching his side bounce back from their defeat to Barcelona in empathic style against Arsenal.

After being dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in controversial fashion by Barca in midweek, the Blues thumped Arsenal 4-1 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Hiddink was delighted with the response of his players after watching Alex and Nicolas Anelka score before a Kolo Toure own goal and a late Florent Malouda strike wrapped up the points in North London as Nicklas Bendtner netted for Arsenal.

The Chelsea boss - who is to return to his sole job as Russia manager at the end of the season - admits his squad faced a tough task in forgetting their European heartbreak, but he was not disappointed with the response.

"I am very proud of the reaction of the team," Hiddink told Sky Sports.

"Everyone knows that after Wednesday it was difficult. You can talk about it (bouncing back) but it is difficult to make it happen.

Perfect

"The team reacted perfectly, except for 15 minutes where we had to wake up. Then the team had a great reaction.

"It shows that this team is one of the strongest in Europe."

The victory over fourth-placed Arsenal guaranteed Chelsea will finish in the top three of the Premier League, booking a place in the group stages of next season's Champions League.

But Hiddink is not resting on his laurels and has refused to give up hope of catching Liverpool in the final games of the season.

"There is now a big gap between us and Arsenal and we keep going," the Dutchman added.

Malouda was also delighted with the performance, adding: "We knew that it would be difficult to start again but I think we did it very well this afternoon and we are very happy with the result because to win here at the Emirates like we did is very good."

Chelsea's Guus Hiddink Desperate For FA Cup Glory

The Dutchman is intent of finishing on a high with the Blues...

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink is desperate to win the FA Cup, before leaving the club to carry on his quest to qualify for next year's World Cup with Russia.

The former PSV Eindhoven manager has stated that he is to retire from football after that, and is looking to go out of club management on a high.

Hiddink took temporary charge at Stamford Bridge three months ago, after the Blues sacked former manager Luis Felipe Scolari.

And now, the Russia coach has revealed just how keen he is to lift the FA Cup, after guiding the club to the final, where they will meet Everton at Wembley.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Hiddink said, "I am very determined that we should win the FA Cup.

"I was already determined, but hopefully we’ll get our first aim, set in February, to qualify for the Champions League.

"Then, when things are going well, you can’t just be satisfied with that at a big club, so we extended our targets.

"In February, people would have raised their eyebrows if we said we’d get to a final.

"But, being there, we’re very determined. I want to leave having won something."

The Blues also made a late push for the Premier League title and, at one stage, had a realistic chance of overcoming the challenge of Manchester United and Liverpool. They now have to make do with battling Arsenal for third spot and automatic qualification to the Champions League.

Chelsea Send Ultimatum To Carlo Ancelotti - Reports

The Blues get tough in their search for a new manager...

After hearing AC Milan are set to offer manager Carlo Ancelotti a new two-year contract extension, Chelsea have responded by issuing a take-it-or-leave-it offer to the Italian, according to British tabloid, The News of the World.

The newspaper also reports that the Italian coach has signed a pre-contract with the Blues in a three-year-deal worth around £18.6 million.

However, reports now suggest that Milan have made a counter offer to the coach, worth a reported £17.6 million.

It now seems that that the Italian club are keen to keep him at San Siro after a period of uncertainty.

If the club gain Champions League football for next season, it could persuade the Italian to stay in Milan.

A close friend of Ancelotti's said, "When Ancelotti signed his pre-contract with Chelsea things were not good at Milan. It seemed best for him to move on and so the offer from Abramovich was irresistible.

"But it is not looking so irresistible now as Milan are in fine form. Five wins in a row, eight matches unbeaten and on course for the Champions League.

"The whole mood at Milan has changed. They were talking to technical area manager Leonardo De Araujo about taking over from Ancelotti but not anymore - now all they are interested in is keeping the man they've got. And they feel they are winning the argument.

"Ancelotti likes his life in Italy and is happy and secure at Milan where he has a great relationship with Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani - warm and friendly.

"He's worried he won't have the same warm relationship with Roman Abramovich and Frank Arnesen at Chelsea. Or the same control as he does at Milan.

"So there are growing doubts in his mind and instead of it being a closed deal it is now 50-50 whether Ancelotti stays or goes."

The Blues have reportedly been interested in recruiting Ancelotti ever since they sacked former manager Luis Felipe Scolari earlier in the season, appointing Guus Hiddink as temporary replacement until the end of the season.

Uefa could make Blues sweat

Chelsea may have to wait several weeks to learn fate

Uefa general secretary David Taylor has admitted Chelsea may have to wait several weeks before discovering what action they could face in the wake of their UEFA Champions League exit.

The Blues crashed out of the competition at the semi-final stage to Barcelona on away goals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, with the action overshadowed by the antics of several players, most notably Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack.

Chelsea had four penalty appeals waved away by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo, with Ballack and Drogba overstepping the mark with their ugly protestations before and after the final whistle.

The Ivory Coast international has since issued a public apology for his behaviour, but Taylor admitted the scenes did little to aid the 'Respect' campaign which is being pushed by European football's governing body and the English Football Association.

"It was not pleasant to see, not the sort of example one wants," said Taylor.

"Uefa has a respect campaign and this just flies in the face of these worthy endeavours."

Evidence

Taylor would not be drawn on the possible outcome of Uefa's ongoing investigation but admitted that it could be some time before any decision is made.

"The proceedings are instigated by Uefa but the decision is made by the control and disciplinary body, which is quasi-independent," he said.

"They look at all the evidence, including video evidence, the objective and subjective factors, the mitigating circumstances - if any - before they come to some judgment.

"You can speculate, will somebody get this sentence or that sentence? It's pure speculation.

"At the moment I'm not going to confirm whether it's Drogba, Ballack, Chelsea, all three or others - these are the things we're looking at this weekend.

"It could be a number of weeks yet before such a decision will be made."

Chelsea fear being messed around by Ancelotti

Chelsea have made a take-it-or-leave-it final demand to AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The News of the World says the Milan coach has signed a pre-contract deal with the Stamford Bridge club for a three-year deal worth an incredible £18.6MILLION tax free.

The Italian flew into London for further talks about his backroom staff last week and his move looked sorted. But since then Milan have dramatically made Ancelotti a counter-offer of a new four-year deal at the San Siro worth £4.4m-a-year tax free - or £17.6m in total.

And Italian sources say they are now increasingly confident he will reject Blues owner Roman Abramovich's offer and stay put in Milan.

Chelsea are so worried about losing their man at the last minute they have demanded assurances from Ancelotti that he is still coming to join them.

A close friend said: "When Ancelotti signed his pre-contract with Chelsea things were not good at Milan. It seemed best for him to move on and so the offer from Abramovich was irresistible.

"But it is not looking so irresistible now as Milan are in fine form. Five wins in a row, eight matches unbeaten and on course for the Champions League.

"The whole mood at Milan has changed. They were talking to technical area manager Leonardo De Araujo about taking over from Ancelotti but not anymore - now all they are interested in is keeping the man they've got. And they feel they are winning the argument.

"Ancelotti likes his life in Italy and is happy and secure at Milan where he has a great relationship with Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani - warm and friendly.

"He's worried he won't have the same warm relationship with Roman Abramovich and Frank Arnesen at Chelsea. Or the same control as he does at Milan.

"So there are growing doubts in his mind and instead of it being a closed deal it is now 50-50 whether Ancelotti stays or goes."

How Drogba's shameful example dragged Chelsea's name into the mud

The Blues striker's behaviour after the Champions League semi-final is NOT the way to educate impressionable youngsters.

Manchester United against Barcelona in the Champions League Final - who could ask for anything more?

We've got the final many of us were privately hoping for. The mighty Spanish matadors will take on the all-conquering Premier League champions. You could say it’s a meeting of football’s greatest minds.

In their respective Champions League semi-finals, both United and Barcelona showed the kind of attacking verve and virtuosity that is somehow their hallmark.

At the Emirates stadium, United simply overwhelmed Arsenal with an exhibition of sweet, one-touch football. After the brightest of starts from Arsene Wenger’s men, United quickly picked up the baton, trampling over the Gooners with football to make the heart swoon.

And at Stamford Bridge the following evening Chelsea were agonisingly unravelled by a last-gasp Barcelona goal. The passions were raging, tempers were frayed and Didier Drogba did his utmost to manhandle a Norwegian referee.

Amid all the tears, tantrums and turbulence, Drogba it was who snarled his way through a football match. At the end of a fiery and feisty evening in West London, Drogba once again lost his cool.

After a whole sequence of penalty appeals had been turned down, Drogba decided to take the law into his hands. As the players came off the pitch he became a man possessed. He became that mad, wild-eyed creature who frequently comes out at night.

There was the traditional stamping of feet, the outstretched hands and the despairing plea for justice. He was like the hardened criminal who’d just received 20 years for petty theft.

Now we all know that Drogba is no saint and nor does he profess to be by any stretch of the imagination. But his behaviour at the end of the Champions League semi-final was nothing short of deplorable.

Football will always produce its villains, bad boys and thoroughly nasty pieces of work. The fact remains though that his appalling language and moronic waving of arms will send a shiver of revulsion throughout the game.

Ours is not to take the moral high ground but Drogba dragged an otherwise excellent Champions League game through the mud. If players find it impossible to keep their mouths firmly shut and their hands to themselves then football may have to take drastic measures.

Drogba disgraced himself in a way that some of us may never be able to condone. Alongside the German midfield enforcer Michael Ballack, Drogba flapped and flounced around Stamford Bridge as if he’d just lost a talent contest.

Drogba, though, is in the enormously privileged position of being a well-paid Premier League player. When he picks up his thousands at the end of his working week, he must surely know that there are impressionable children who may also lose their temper.

Nobody knows better than Didier Drogba that there are standards to be kept and timeless values.

When the whistle goes at both the beginning and end of a game, Drogba may realise that counting to ten does indeed have its merits.

After a whole sequence of penalty appeals had been turned down, Drogba decided to take the law into his hands. As the players came off the pitch he became a man possessed. He became that mad, wild-eyed creature who frequently comes out at night.

There was the traditional stamping of feet, the outstretched hands and the despairing plea for justice. He was like the hardened criminal who’d just received 20 years for petty theft.

Now we all know that Drogba is no saint and nor does he profess to be by any stretch of the imagination. But his behaviour at the end of the Champions League semi-final was nothing short of deplorable.

Football will always produce its villains, bad boys and thoroughly nasty pieces of work. The fact remains though that his appalling language and moronic waving of arms will send a shiver of revulsion throughout the game.

Ours is not to take the moral high ground but Drogba dragged an otherwise excellent Champions League game through the mud. If players find it impossible to keep their mouths firmly shut and their hands to themselves then football may have to take drastic measures.

Drogba disgraced himself in a way that some of us may never be able to condone. Alongside the German midfield enforcer Michael Ballack, Drogba flapped and flounced around Stamford Bridge as if he’d just lost a talent contest.

Drogba, though, is in the enormously privileged position of being a well-paid Premier League player. When he picks up his thousands at the end of his working week, he must surely know that there are impressionable children who may also lose their temper.

Nobody knows better than Didier Drogba that there are standards to be kept and timeless values.

When the whistle goes at both the beginning and end of a game, Drogba may realise that counting to ten does indeed have its merits.

Soccer-Drogba behaviour not a pleasant sight, says UEFA's Taylor

LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - UEFA General Secretary David Taylor has condemned the behaviour of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba at the end of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

The Ivory Coast international aimed a foul-mouthed rant directly at a live television camera after Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo had turned down four Chelsea penalty appeals during the 1-1 draw that knocked them out.

"I have seen worse behaviour on some amateur football pitches in Scotland," Taylor, a Scot, told BBC Radio 5's Sportsweek programme on Sunday.

"But it wasn't a pleasant sight, it was not pleasant to see and not the kind of example one would want. People have been talking about respect campaigns, UEFA has a respect campaign and the FA has one.

"We work closely together and this flies in the face of all these worthy endeavours."

Drogba issued a public apology on Thursday but that cut little ice with Taylor.

"I was pleased to see a public statement of apology ... although you can't excuse everything by an apology the day after. We, as the governing authority for the competition, will have to look into the matter and that's what we will do."

Taylor would not speculate on the punishment Drogba might receive and said a decision could be several weeks away.

"We have been collecting all the evidence ... we expect to take action in terms of instigating some disciplinary proceedings but as to the nature and extent of that, we have to collect all the evidence first before," he said.

Taylor also said it was unlikely Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher would be allowed to play in the Champions League final after being sent off against Arsenal on Tuesday -- despite an appeal by United.

"I know Darren Fletcher and I was sorry to see what happened but a game of football has to be played within the rules and personal sympathy can't interfere with the application of the rules," he said.

"There is a chance because the matter is being considered by the disciplinary committee on Monday, but as a rule, a player who is sent off will automatically miss the next game so we start from that premise."

Fletcher was sent off for what looked a fair challenge on Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas late in Tuesday's semi-final second leg at the Emirates, which United won 3-1.

UEFA rules state that a red card can only be overturned in a case of mistaken identity.

Hiddink's moment of madness

Chelsea boss went over the top during playing days

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has revealed how he broke an opponent's leg during a moment of madness in his playing days.

The Stamford Bridge club have come under the spotlight for the ugly behaviour of several stars, most notably Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack, in the wake of their controversial UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona.

The Blues had four penalty appeals turned down by Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo and crashed out of the competition at the semi-final stage on away goals after Andres Iniesta's last-gasp leveller.

Hiddink defended his players in the wake of their unseemly antics, and has now revealed that his own emotions got the better off him when he was still a player, with serious consequences.

The Dutchman, who was playing for NEC Nijmegen, broke Robbie Bol's leg in a game against Fortuna Vlaardingen, an incident he has regretted ever since.

Awful

He said: "When I played I was an attacking midfielder player and was being personally marked.

"I felt the nails in my back and I was being kicked so I got very frustrated. Then I made a vicious tackle. I hit the man and, to be honest, he had a rather serious injury.

"After that I went and visited him in hospital with a box of chocolates. It is something I have had to live with and regret very much."

In his autobiography, This Is My World, Hiddink goes into more detail, writing: "Robbie was irritating me so much and he was such a pest on the pitch that I deliberately went for a flying tackle with my leg right up in the air.

"I can still hear the sound of the breaking of the bones in his leg.

"It was awful, it really was. I have never regretted something as a player as much."

Injustice

Hiddink is now keen for his players to move on from Wednesday night's ugly scenes and focus on their remaining Premier League fixtures and forthcoming FA Cup final against Everton.

He added: "I talked to the players about the emotion of the other night and injustice we experienced.

"But we can't keep focusing on that because there is still a lot at stake in the league and the FA Cup."

Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack may face sanctions, warns Uefa official

• Conduct of Chelsea players and club itself under scrutiny
• Decision on Darren Fletcher suspension due tomorrow

David Taylor, the general secretary of Uefa, believes Didier Drogba's midweek outburst was a blow to the 'Respect' campaign and has admitted Chelsea may have to wait several weeks before discovering his fate.

Uefa is collecting evidence before deciding whether to charge Drogba – and possibly his team-mate Michael Ballack and Chelsea themselves – for the ugly scenes that marred Wednesday's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona.

"It was not pleasant to see, not the sort of example one wants," said Taylor, whose employers, like the Football Association, have striven to improve conduct towards officials. "Uefa has a respect campaign and this just flies in the face of these worthy endeavours."

Drogba harangued the Norwegian referee, Tom Henning Ovrebo, after the final whistle for failing to award a penalty to Chelsea despite several strong appeals and then swore audibly at a television camera before leaving the pitch.

The German midfielder Ballack also drew criticism for chasing and shouting at Ovrebo in the dying moments of the game while the London club could face action for failing to control their players.

Taylor admits Uefa "expects to take action" of some kind, although he was "pleased" with the apology issued by Drogba, through the club's website, for his behaviour. He would not, however, be drawn on the possible outcome of Uefa's ongoing investigation.

"The proceedings are instigated by Uefa but the decision is made by the control and disciplinary body, which is quasi-independent," he told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme. "They look at all the evidence, including video evidence, the objective and subjective factors, the mitigating circumstances – if any – before they come to some judgment.

"You can speculate, will somebody get this sentence or that sentence? It's pure speculation," Taylor added. "At the moment I'm not going to confirm whether it's Drogba, Ballack, Chelsea, all three or others – these are the things we're looking at this weekend. It could be a number of weeks yet before such a decision will be made."

Uefa will also consider the fate of the Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher at a disciplinary meeting tomorrow after his semi-final sending-off against Arsenal. Replays appeared to show his dismissal, which has ruled him out of the final against Barcelona, was harsh and United have asked Uefa to consider quashing his ban.

But Taylor believes it might set a dangerous precedent if Uefa panders to the English and European champions. "Uefa gets accused of a conspiracy in terms of trying to engineer a final which doesn't have two English teams in it," he said. "The more you use discretion the more you leave yourself open to ridiculous accusations like that."

He added: "The matter is being considered by the disciplinary body tomorrow. But as a rule, a player who is sent off will automatically miss the next competition match. We try to be as open and responsive as possible but we have a duty to all the other clubs, as well as football itself, to apply the competition rules."

Uefa accuse Didier Drogba of undermining Respect campaign

David Taylor, the general secretary of Uefa, has accused Didier Drogba of undermining the Respect campaign by his actions in the wake of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona.

Drogba, the Ivory Coast striker, has apologised for confronting referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after the 1-1 draw with Barcelona and launching a foul-mouthed rant in front of TV cameras. However, although Taylor welcomed Drogba's apology he confirmed Uefa "expect to take action", though Chelsea may have to wait a number of weeks to hear their fate.

"It was not pleasant to see, not the sort of example one wants," Taylor said. "Uefa has a respect campaign and this just flies in the face of these worthy endeavours."

"The proceedings are instigated by Uefa but the decision is made by the control and disciplinary body, which is quasi-independent," he said.

"They look at all the evidence, including video evidence, the objective and subjective factors, the mitigating circumstances - if any - before they come to some judgment.

"You can speculate, will somebody get this sentence or that sentence? It's pure speculation."

Taylor added: "At the moment I'm not going to confirm whether it's Drogba, Ballack, Chelsea, all three or others - these are the things we're looking at this weekend.

"It could be a number of weeks yet before such a decision will be made."

Uefa will also consider the fate of Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher at a disciplinary meeting tomorrow after his semi-final sending off against Arsenal. Replays appeared to show his dismissal, which has ruled him out of the final against Barcelona, was harsh, and United have asked UEFA to consider quashing his ban.

But Taylor believes it might set a dangerous precedent if they pander to the English and European champions.

"Uefa gets accused of a conspiracy in terms of trying to engineer a final which doesn't have two English teams in it," he said. "The more you use discretion the more you leave yourself open to ridiculous accusations like that."

He added: "The matter is being considered by the disciplinary body tomorrow. But as a rule, a player who is sent off will automatically miss the next competition match.

"We try to be as open and responsive as possible but we have a duty to all the other clubs, as well as football itself, to apply the competition rules."

Hiddink set to take Chelsea board position

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink is set to be offered a role with the club's board.

The Mail on Sunday says the Dutchman insisted he cannot continue as boss beyond the FA Cup final but, with John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole lobbying for him to stay, he has confirmed he is considering a permanent role at Stamford Bridge.

Hiddink is likely to return in the autumn as an advisor after his duties with the Russian national side and may even end up as director of football once his contract with Russia ends next year.

Hiddink said: "I have respected the club by working here in an intrinsic way over the last few weeks and months. So I think there shall be always a relation in the near future. Whether it's official or in any particular function, I don't know. But I like to be involved. This is a very beautiful club."

Hiddink made it clear a formal role was unlikely in the short term because he needs to give 'full energy' to his work in Russia.

But it seems certain he will be called upon in some capacity, even if Chelsea opt for Carlo Ancelotti as first-team coach.

Chelsea’s Didier Drogba Facing Six Month Champions League Ban - Report

It could be a long time before the angry Ivorian hitman returns to European action...

UEFA are reportedly set to ban Didier Drogba from Champions League action for six-months for his behaviour in the aftermath of Chelsea’s game with Barcelona in midweek.

The striker reacted furiously to referee Tom Henning Ovrebo’s performance, approaching him after the final whistle and repeatedly haranguing the official for failing to award the Blues a penalty, despite numerous appeals. He also swore directly into a camera and suggested the game had been fixed.

The Ivorian has since apologised for his outburst, which has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.

Both Drogba and Chelsea are now expected to be charged by UEFA, with the Sunday People reporting that the striker may receive a hefty six-month ban.

The British tabloid claims that UEFA are treating the incident very seriously and have warned Drogba to expect a sizeable punishment.

The report claims that UEFA official Rob Faulkner said, “The aggression shown against Tom Henning Ovrebo was completely unacceptable.”

Whilst Chelsea are expected to be charged with failing to control their players, Michael Ballack and Jose Bosingwa may also be facing disciplinary action for their actions on the night.

The German is facing sanctions for his behaviour at the end of the game, whilst Bosingwa may also be asked to explain the comments he made about the official.

Charges for all are expected to be announced next week, although those involved may have to wait another month for any disciplinary action to be confirmed.

Ancelotti offered new contract

While some say he has already agreed to join Chelsea, it’s reported Milan have offered Carlo Ancelotti a contract extension until 2012.

There are claims in the Corriere dello Sport that Ancelotti would give his definitive response to Roman Abramovich only after both clubs had mathematically qualified for the Champions League proper.

That could be as early as Monday or at most Tuesday, but the San Siro outfit is not prepared to lose him yet.

The doubts over the tactician’s future continue and one of the question marks surrounded the fact he had not yet been proposed a new deal.

His current contract only lasts until June 2010 and the club confirmed he would be removed from his post if he failed to finish in the top three this season.

The Rossoneri have found their stride in recent weeks and with a victory over Juventus this evening would put the lock on the more prestigious second place.

It is reported Ancelotti has been offered a new deal until June 2012 with an improvement in his wages.

The Corriere dello Sport also suggests that he has already signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea back in February, but there are some caveats.

Above all the final word on his early departure from Milan depends on the Rossoneri and they might not be so willing to release him now.

While it is true that Inter could win the Scudetto this evening – if they win at Chievo and Juventus conquer San Siro – equally the seven-point gap could be dramatically reduced.

Chelsea boss Hiddink may withdraw Drogba from firing line

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink admits he may withdraw Didier Drogba from the firing line for today's clash with Arsenal.

"I have a few hours to think about that. It's important to ease down a bit now and get the emotions in the normal 'concept', then we'll see," he said.

"Didier had some physical problems in his ankle. We'll see, physically and mentally, if he can play.

"I have to reflect very calmly before taking a decision on this."

Joe Cole close to Chelsea training return

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole expects to return to full training by early July after his cruciate knee ligament injury.

Cole said: “The rehabilitation is going very well and fingers crossed I expect to be well on course to return to training in the time frame medical experts expected.”

Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan: Chelsea were robbed!

Indian movie star Abhishek Bachchan was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea's Champions League controversial exit last week.

Bachchan is Chelsea mad and has even played a Chelsea fanatic in a previous movie role.

"We just got cheated I think, I saw the playbacks and there were three penalties, that's just wrong," he told chelseafc.com.

"The atmosphere tonight was good, but it's a shame that the stadium can't be completely full for Champions League games though. Some of the Barcelona team were sat in front of us, which wasn't ideal."

It is a busy time for the 33-year-old actor, who is married to a former Miss World, as he is filming two movies back in India, but he still found time for Chelsea.

"I am filming two Hindi films at the moment, and trying to bring the word of Chelsea back home,' he added. 'I already have a bit in 2006, when I played a Chelsea fan. That was my first trip to the Bridge and they gave me a shirt then too.

"This is my seventh trip, I only flew into London for the game, and I fly back to India tomorrow. Back home thankfully the Premier League is covered extensively on television so I can keep up," he smiled.

Hiddink ready to jump on board

Guus Hiddink is lining up a boardroom role at Chelsea. The Dutchman insisted he cannot continue as boss beyond the FA Cup final but, with John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole lobbying for him to stay, he has confirmed he is considering a permanent role at Stamford Bridge.

Hiddink is likely to return in the autumn as an advisor after his duties with the Russian national side and may even end up as director of football once his contract with Russia ends next year.

Hiddink said: 'I have respected the club by working here in an intrinsic way over the last few weeks and months. So I think there shall be always a relation in the near future. Whether it's official or in any particular function, I don't know. But I like to be involved. This is a very beautiful club.'

Hiddink made it clear a formal role was unlikely in the short term because he needs to give 'full energy' to his work in Russia.

But it seems certain he will be called upon in some capacity, even if Chelsea opt for Carlo Ancelotti as first-team coach...

Death threats referee won't be forced out after battle of Stamford Bridge

Tom Henning Ovrebo has no intention of quitting refereeing, despite of a spate of death threats after the criticism of his handling of the Chelsea-Barcelona match last Wednesday.

The Norwegian has earned a wave of support, with fellow referees urging UEFA to punish Chelsea for their actions after the game.

Ovrebo will be back in action when he takes charge of the Brann Bergen v Start
Kiristiansand match on Saturday. ‘It should be a good game and I’m looking forward to it,’ he said.

After the abuse of Ovrebo, Claus Bo Larsen, the Danish referee for the first leg of Chelsea’s quarter-final win over Liverpool, believes referees from Scandinavia will now be reluctant to take matches involving English teams.

Norwegian Ovrebo, whose selection for the match was rubber-stamped by UEFA referees’ committee members David Elleray, from England, and Scot Hugh Dallas, had to be smuggled out of the country after the controversial match.

Police are investigating the threats against him, in a sickening echo of the events which forced Swedish official Anders Frisk to retire after he sent off Didier Drogba in
another Chelsea-Barcelona clash in 2005.

Bo Larsen said: ‘It is very poor that Chelsea can behave like that. A lot of the players were aggressive, and that disappoints me enormously. It is embarrassing for the club,
and it shows a lack of class.

‘We are only the referees. I hope they are punished for the way they behaved, scenes like that do not belong anywhere in the game. Think of all the young people who saw the fight, involving big stars.

‘If they are allowed to behave like that, it will be difficult to get referees from this region to officiate English games. There is always the referee to blame when it goes wrong for a club.

‘Chelsea and Drogba had chances to make it 2-0, and then the game would
have been over.’

Lars-Ake Bjorck, the Swedish official who oversaw the Frisk saga, shares Bo Larsen’s
concerns about an English football phenomenon of chasing after officials.

Bjorck said: ‘This invididual pursuit we see more in England than anywhere else. They
cannot accept any mistakes or that they are worse. They will always find someone to blame.’