Hiddink is my favourite manager, no doubt about it. He took Australia to the World Cup after thirty two years of hurt and got us to the round of sixteen. Then we were penalised Barca-style by Italy. And Hiddink taking over at Chelsea you know the story. Defeat in the pinnacle competition of that team, in the final minute.
And yet Hiddink is so refreshingly honest.
"I got angry at everyone after the Barca game."
It is quips like these that make me like Golden Guus so much. Put aside his tactical genius, and you find a genuine human being with emotions and pride for a team. Whilst Liverpool fans must suffer with Benitez finding excuses for everything.
Tomorrow, hopefully Hiddink will not walk out onto SW6 for one last time. However, Guus has told us repeatedly that his time is up after May 30, and seeing that only the Stadium of Light and Wembley await us, this is the final chance for the home faithful to thank the man who saved their season.
United secured the title just a few hours ago, so this game has no point, except the race for the second. So I would like to see youth make the grade, with perhaps Stoch, Mancienne and Di Santo starting on the hallowed turf. Blackburn, whilst still a good side, have nothing to play for. Relegation is a nightmare past, and now they can relax. Hopefully a little too much, and we get treated to a spectacle.
Salomon Kalou will be unavailable to play tonight, and possibly in the FA Cup final too, whilst Ballack and Belletti are doubtful, along with definite injuries to Deco and Carvalho.
Prediction
Chelsea 4 - Blackburn 1
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