Mark Hughes, The man for Chelsea

Chelsea has some big decisions to make. The three potential managers on Chelsea's shortlist are Mark Hughes, Roberto Mancini, and Carlo Ancelotti. All are exceedingly qualified, but who will be able to combat Manchester United for the Premiership title, and the Champions League. My first choice, Frank Rijkaard, seems to be out of the running, so who is the next best manager for Chelsea? Hughes, Mancini, and Ancelotti are all accomplished managers, but I want Chelsea to be the best team in the world, so Peter Kenyon, and Roman Abramovich must pick the right manager. Chelsea has the monetary backing to be the best team in the world, but they also need the manager who will convert that money into titles. The best man for Chelsea is Mark Hughes.

Mark Hughes, the current manager of Blackburn, would flourish at Chelsea. He is a specialist at moving clubs forward in more positive directions, which he did successfully for Wales and Blackburn. When he managed Wales, he led the little nation to the brink of qualification for Euro 2004, before they lost out to Russia in a memorable playoff match. Hughes then took over at Blackburn, where his chief goal was to avoid relegation. He did so, and in the next year, Blackburn finished in sixth place; qualifying for the Uefa Cup as well. He has since made Blackburn into a consistent top ten finisher, as well as a regular participant in the Uefa cup. Hughes is a manager his players respect; something that Chelsea, a club with many big egos, desperately needs.

Hughes also has a history of fantastic purchases. His ability to spot talent, will serve him well at Chelsea. At Blackburn, he used his limited money to buy Roque Santa Cruz (£3 million), Christopher Samba (£400,000), and Benni McCarthy (£2 million), all of whom panned out to be solid, if not great. If he is given the money that Chelsea say they will spend, his eye for talent could produce fruitful times at Stamford Bridge. Hughes could also bring some of his talent he amassed at Blackburn to Chelsea. Highly touted David Bentley, would be a marvelous addition to the Chelsea squad, and the same could be said for Roque Santa Cruz. Hughes also knows the European market well, due to his management in numerous international matches, against some of the premier countries in Europe.

Hughes would be tempted to leave Blackburn for Chelsea. Chelsea will offer a massive transfer budget, and a significant salary increase. Unfortunately, it is not a guarantee that he would move to Stamford Bridge because he is happy at Ewood Park. He also has a contract that makes it costly for anybody to attempt to move him. However, if Abramovich wants Hughes, he will pay the money.

Hughes is a talented manager, and Chelsea would benefit from his abilities to spot talent, demand respect, and his track record of improving clubs, and national teams.

What do you guys think about Hughes as a potential manager of Chelsea? Is he the right man for the job? If he isn't, who is? Let's hear who you think Chelsea should make their manager.