The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss

Sporseverleri yakından ilgilendiren önemli bir haber var. The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Calum McFarlane took charge of Chelsea for their 1-1 draw at Manchester City on 4 January By Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter Published 10 minutes ago It's an incredible rise, one which Calum McFarlane himself describes as a "whirlwind". He was not a professional player, and has never been a permanent manager before. But he worked his way diligently up through the grassroots game to the elite level - and now, again, he is Chelsea 's caretaker manager following Liam Rosenior's sacking on Wednesday .

The 40-year-old will begin his second spell in temporary charge at the grandest surroundings - Wembley. McFarlane has only previously visited the ground as a spectator. In his initial two-game spell in January, McFarlane replaced Enzo Maresca.

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His first senior match at the helm was a 1-1 draw at Manchester City , against Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his 1,012th match. He takes over again at a time of pressure of Chelsea , on a run five league defeats which has pushed them out of Champions League contention. In the background, there have been fan protests - the continuing tension highlighted by one of McFarlane's former grassroots clubs receiving abuse on social media since he was put in caretaker charge.

Having been promoted from Under-21s manager to first-team coach under Rosenior, McFarlane said he was "gutted" about this week's events. He could now get a six-game spell in charge if they reach the FA Cup final. "It's a whirlwind, but what happens, happens," he said.

"I know it's been tough recently but there's a lot of talent. "Some of those players in there are some of the best players in the world for their position. There's still a belief within us.

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We can turn this around and get our season back on track. " So how did McFarlane get here? Chance meeting that led to Arctic Circle adventure The softly-spoken McFarlane is an enigma.

He has only a small social media presence. He has established a successful football coaching career away from the limelight. He grew up in Forest Hill, south London, and in his words, was a "failed footballer", who moved into youth coaching.

Alongside part-time roles at Crystal Palace and Fulham 's academy, McFarlane started coaching Lambeth Tigers. There, a chance meeting shaped his future. There were two boys from Norway at the club who just happened to be the sons of former Tromso player Thomas Hafstad.

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