Man, too bad Frank decided to pursue a career in coaching (a very successful one at that). He would have made a ridiculous sporting director.
He wanted Garner here back in 2020 and later signed him for Everton.
Rice, Aké, Haaland at Salzburg, Thiago Silva just a few examples of the players he specifically wanted back in 2020.
Someone who has been in winning dressing rooms for majority of his career and knows what is and isn't required to both create and sustain a culture.
Also has an impressive coaching career already.
Took Derby to the play-offs in 2019 despite the club selling their best players the previous summer.
Took Chelsea to UCL football and an FA Cup final despite suffering a transfer ban in just his second season of management. Also a big part in building the squad that would eventually win the UCL in 2021.
His reputation took a big hit at Everton and Chelsea in 2022 – through no real fault of his own.
He's now at Coventry where he is about to win direct promotion to the Premier League by a landslide. Their first Premier League appearance since 2001 – 25 years later.
What a man💙
5 - Five of Chelsea's last six defeats in all competitions have come against teams beginning with the letter A:
Atalanta
Aston Villa
Fulham
Arsenal
Arsenal
Arsenal
Alphabetical.
“There’s not many teams that can come back from 2–0 down at this stadium.”
Enzo Maresca applauds his players after their second-half performance against Newcastle 👏
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