Manchester United star
Wayne Rooney believes it would be a mistake for Premier
League rivals Chelsea to part ways with Andre Villas-Boas so soon after
appointing the Portuguese manager.
Villas-Boas, who joined the club from FC Porto in June, has come
under heavy fire in recent times due to the Blues' poor run of
form. Chelsea have lost four of their past seven matches in all
competitions, which has seen them off to their worst start to a
season since Roman Abramovich took ownership in 2003.
Rooney, though, says those in power at Stamford Bridge should
look to his club as an example during these turbulent times.
Sir Alex Ferguson this year celebrated
25 years at the helm of United, and similar stability, Rooney
explains, could see Chelsea back on track.
"There's a lot of people saying he should be sacked, that
Chelsea should make another change," Rooney told The Sun
newspaper. "There's no need to do that, I cannot see the point in
that at all.
"I must admit I've been surprised by Chelsea's problems because
in the last few years they've always been so solid, so hard to
score against and so very difficult to beat. This season that
hasn't been the case but they've a new manager and a new way of
playing which will take time to settle.
"Look at Manchester United celebrating 25 years of success under
Sir Alex and look at Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and David Moyes at
Everton. Ten years and more of stability and consistency there. So
for me the best option is to keep faith and keep your manager."
