Guus Hiddink Says Chelsea Players Are a Like a Bunch of Gorillas
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Saturday Vision, December 4, 2010 Who is doing what off the pitch in Europe and Uganda..... 9 DOGGED POWER RUN THE SHOW Cole returns to his house after Cheryl moves to LA he is on the brink of making a fresh start in America following a tumultuous year. SBut to ensure she can re- ally put the past behind her, Cheryl Cole is moving out of the £6million Surrey mansion she shared with her former husband Ashley Cole. By Charles Mutebi canine that has been part of their The plan is to move to the postseason entourage. States to be nearer to her in- FUBA Playoff Finals Each of Power’s playoff creasingly close friend, dancer Tomorrow at YMCA matches has been attended by Derek Hough. His family Men’s div 1: some curious-looking exotic have claimed the pair are ‘in Power v Warriors dog (there were actually two in love’ but Miss Cole has re- (Power lead series 2-0) Game 3 of their semi-final series peatedly refused to discuss against the Falcons). their friendship. VEN by their The white pit-bull has been a Despite rumours that Miss usual high key feature of Power’s games, es- Cole, 27, planned to sell the standards, pecially during the player intro- property in Hurtmore, Surrey, Power have ductions, when it lines up along- her ex-husband is, in fact, to looked bril- side the Power team. It is hard move back in. liant in the on- to know what the little creature A source close to the foot- going FUBA makes of the entire thing, partic- baller said: “Ashley and Cher- playoffs. ularly the loud cheers that ring yl have come to an agreement. EThey have been quick and in- out as it is led to line up at centre Ashley will keep the house cisive in attack, which is admit- court. as part of the final financial tedly not new for the three-time Isaac Luggudde, however, settlement. champions who are the kings of might have some clue as to the “Cheryl has said that she transitional basketball this side feelings of the dog. Why? Well, wants to buy a pad in town – of the global credit crunch. because it is his dog. The Power but obviously she is making What is rare for Bernice player has a dog company, Royal plans to buy a property in Los Nkunda’s team is the focus and Pit-bulls, so one can safely con- Angeles.’ commitment they have shown, clude he understands the emo- The house, which the couple especially in defence. Power tional makeup of man’s best bought in 2007, boasts nine have always favoured show-time friend. bedrooms, four bathrooms over slugging it out, the hype of Not that Power fans will both- and garage space for ten cars entertainment over the hassle of er worrying about how their new as well as a tennis court and commitment. mascot is affected by the raptur- swimming pool. But this year is different. This ous atmosphere at the playoffs. Cole moved out after the year, they are both dexterous and After all, it has brought them couple’s split in February – dogged. A bit like the real life nothing but success. but is keen to get home after Power players line-up with their dog his bachelor pad was burgled in September. Guus Hiddink says Chelsea players are a like a bunch of gorillas ormer Chelsea boss Guus the others will listen. He is Chelsea in Africa, I was looking for the big where I normally spot if players fall there would be more trouble there. Hiddink has likened the through and through. Silverback. I could see two or three out, are nasty or fight. But there was not. Mainly because senior leadership group to a “I remember the day I walked in of them. Terry, Frank Lampard and “But that did not happen, so I once Terry stood up and spoke, it bunch of gorillas! there. I had just been to Africa to Didier Drogba. knew it was a good bunch of guys. went quiet. There is always a hierar- FHiddink, now coach of Turkey, study these gorillas then I arrived at “I expected them to fight for the After that week I knew the captain chy in a team.” still holds Chelsea owner Roman Chelsea as interim manager. No 1 position, but that did not was the natural leader. Two consecutive Premier League Abramovich in high esteem and “I looked at the training sessions in happen and that really surprised There were two other big ones – defeats against Liverpool and Bir- follows the Blues’ results closely. the first week. Who are the big boys me. “I did a lot of small games for Lampard and Drogba – who also mingham have seen Chelsea status He said: “When John Terry speaks, here? Who is the leader? Just like one week. Really sharpish sessions, had the guts to say things. “I thought as top dogs under threat. .