Chelsea release Wilkins

Chelsea are on the lookout for a new assistant manager following the sudden departure of Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man Ray Wilkins. Club legend Wilkins was in the dugout for Wednesday’s win over Fulham but his long association with the Blues came to...

Chelsea are on the lookout for a new assistant manager following the sudden departure of Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man Ray Wilkins.

Club legend Wilkins was in the dugout for Wednesday’s win over Fulham but his long association with the Blues came to an abrupt end less than 24 hours later via a brief statement on the official website.

The announcement stated the club had opted not to renew Wilkins’ contract and that he would leave the club immediately.

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