Anthony Barry: Last News

Chelsea's likely new caretaker manager is a 36-year-old Englishman whose playing career included stops at the likes of Accrington Stanley, Forest Green Rovers and Fleetwood Town. Following the surprise sacking of Thomas Tuchel after their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night, the reins at Stamford Bridge look set to be handed to Anthony Barry - on a temporary basis at least.That is according to the Daily Telegraph, who report that the west Londoners have identified Brighton & Hove Albion boss Graham Potter as their number one target.

Frank Lampard has been seen with agents following a contract agreement to sign as Everton’s new manager.The Telegraph’s Jason Burt posted pictures on his Twitter feed of the former Chelsea midfielder alongside agents Leon Angel and Frank Trimboli.Lampard has already been putting plans in place as he has already informed Everton that he wants two members of his Chelsea backroom staff to join him at Goodison Park.Indeed, after the Toffees offered Lampard the job after impressing in al second interview, the former England international has told the club hierarchy that he wants Joe Edwards and Anthony Barry, who were part of his Chelsea contingent, alongside him at Merseyside.Everton are expected to agree to the terms, meaning the two coaches, who are still at Chelsea working along with Thomas Tuchel, will join up with Lampard in the northwest.The decision will be down to them and Chelsea will not hold them against their will.Everton offered their vacant managerial position to Lampard earlier this week after a rigorous search.His last job was at Chelsea a year ago. The club legend was sacked in January 2021 after 18 months in chargeThe 43-year-old was one of a number of candidates for the role.

Chelsea have made a clear improvement in both defence and attacking set-pieces this season, which could largely be down to a new member of Frank Lampard’s staff.Lampard added Anthony Barry, 34, to his coaching team back in the summer to help address the Blues’ alarming frailties at the back.His side shipped in 54 goals in the Premier League this season, including 15 from dead-ball situations.Nevertheless, since Barry’s arrival Chelsea have come and leaps and bounds defensively, conceding just 12 goals in as many league outings and recording four clean sheets in their last seven games.The signing of Thiago Silva at centre-back and Edouard Mendy in goal has of course played a crucial part in their newfound stability, with the latter