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Luiz Felipe Scolari has prepared the ground
ahead of his arrival in England by announcing that he has no
interest in being referred to as "Big Phil".
The 59-year-old, who assumes control at Chelsea on July
1, has said that he will be able to acclimatise to British
football, food, even the weather; but one facet of our culture he
will not be interested in adopting is a propensity for
nicknames.
"I might find it hard adapting to the ways of football
in England, to the rain, and maybe to the food. But I will do it,"
he said. "But one thing I cannot adapt easily to is when they call
me Big Phil.
Scolari follows in former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho's
footsteps, who recently demanded that his "Special One" soubriquet
be abandoned. It will be about all they have in common this week as
the Portuguese takes a proactive role attempting to lever Frank
Lampard from London.
"I don't want to see my name spelled with a 'Ph', I
want to see it spelled with an F. It is Felipe, not Phil. I will
not allow anyone in England or anywhere else to change my
name."
Good luck with that Phil.
