Hiddink leaves his mark

GUUS HIDDINK’S greatest legacy at Chelsea may not be the sight of the FA Cup sitting in the Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet or even the way he transformed an under-performing side into a powerful force once more, but rather the sight of Franck Ribery and David Villa in a blue shirt next season.

Chelsea’s celebrations after beating Everton 2-1 in the FA Cup Final on Saturday were understandable – after all they were saying farewell to a popular coach by winning their first silverware in two years.

But the sight of billionaire owner Roman Abramovich partying animatedly with his players and coaching staff in the Wembley dressing room told the full story of Hiddink’s impact during three breathless months in England.