Tinkerman says Chelsea can win the lot

Last updated : 12 January 2005 By Paul Lagan

Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri believes that Chelsea CAN make a clean sweep of trophies this season.

Speaking in Spain where 'Tinkerman' Claudio is boss of Valencia, he contradicts the views of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson who said no team can win all four gongs.

Ranieri said: "Chelsea have great players. I think they can win everything.

"The Premiership is very possible, because they are strong and want to win it. The Champions League is a gamble for them, but why not."

"I'm not surprised by Chelsea," he added. "Of course the surprise is Arsenal because last season they were fantastic."

Ranieri, was of course, unceremoniously dumped by Peter Kenyon in favour of Jose Mourinho last season after guiding the Blues to second place in the Premiership and to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

What a nice comment to make Claudio - gentleman to the end.