Ray Wilkins says he didn’t see eye-to-eye with Michael Emenalo
Emenalo stepped down from his role as Chelsea’s technical director yesterday, despite Roman Abramovich reportedly pleading with him to stay.
The 52-year-old originally joined Chelsea as part of the scouting team when Avram Grant took charge in 2007 before going on to replace Wilkins as assistant first team coach three years later.
And six years ago he took up the role as the club’s technical director where he oversaw responsibilities such as heading the scouting and academy programs.
His decision to part-ways with the Blues could be seen as a boost to Antonio Conte, who has openly declared he wants more control over transfer activity.
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Michael Emenalo quit his role as Chelsea's technical director yesterday
And Wilkins has revealed he never got on with the former Nigeria international before going on to suggest Emenalo’s role became idle with Chelsea going after the world’s best players.
“Unfortunately Michael and I didn’t see eye-to-eye,” Wilkins told BBC 5 Live.
“The most important thing at a club like Chelsea is when you’re getting players in, it’s what the coach wants. It’s not what anybody else wants.
“And the players, more often than not you’re bringing into a club like Chelsea, are world-class footballers anyway.
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Ray Wilkins didn't get along with Michael Emenalo
“So they’re known across the globe. So you know you need to bring in to improve.
“It’s the same with Manchester United. Jose will decide who comes in to Manchester United, no one else.
“And I honestly do believe that Antonio Conte should have his own way, bring who he wants to bring in.”
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