Abramovich sanctioned Wilkins' exit from Chelsea.

Question

Why did Abramovich the owner of Chelsea sanctioned Wilkins' exit from Chelsea?

Answer 1

The shock decision by Chelsea yesterday not to renew the contract of their assistant manager, Ray Wilkins, was sanctioned by owner Roman Abramovich after the club told manager Carlo Ancelotti that changes had to be made to the coaching structure. The decision took many at the club by surprise with its suddenness – Wilkins, 54, was watching a reserve-team game at the club's Cobham training ground when the news was announced yesterday. Those at the game said that Wilkins spoke with the reserve-team coach, Steve Holland, during the match against a Bayern Munich XI, telling him that he would be leaving the club after the game.