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'''Michael Emenalo''' (born 1 April 0001, born in Nigeria. football|footballer]], former technical director of [[Chelsea F.C.]]
'''Michael Emenalo''' (born 14 July 1965), is a former Nigerian [[Football player]] and former technical director of [[Chelsea F.C.]]


==Career==
==Career==
Emenalo begain his career in his native Nigeria before moving to play in the United States for [[Boston University]] from 1986 to 1989. From there, he played for [[F.C. Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek|Molenbeek]] in Belgium, [[SV Eintracht Trier 05|Eintracht Trier]] in Germany and [[Notts County F.C]] in England before going back to the US. Emenalo was part of the original [[1996 MLS Inaugural Allocations|allocated players]] for [[Major League Soccer]] and spent two seasons (1996–97) with the [[San Jose Clash]]. After that, he played with [[UE Lleida|Lleida]] in Spain and [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] in [[Israel]].
Emenalo begain his career in his native [[Nigeria]] before moving to play in the [[United States]] for [[Boston University]] from 1986 to 1989. From there, he played for [[F.C. Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek|Molenbeek]] in [[Belgium]], [[SV Eintracht Trier 05|Eintracht Trier]] in [[Germany]] and [[Notts County F.C]] in [[England]] before going back to the US. Emenalo was part of the original [[1996 MLS Inaugural Allocations|allocated players]] for [[Major League Soccer]] and spent two seasons (1996–97) with the [[San Jose Clash]]. After that, he played with [[UE Lleida|Lleida]] in Spain and [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] in [[Israel]].


Emenalo won 14 caps for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] and played in the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]], missing the first game through injury but then played against Argentina and Greece before Nigeria were knocked out by [[Italy national football team|Italy]].
Emenalo won 14 caps for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] and played in the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]], missing the first game through injury but then played against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and [[Greece national football team|Greece]] before Nigeria were knocked out by [[Italy national football team|Italy]].


He joined [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] when former manager [[Avram Grant]] was in charge in 2007. After the departure of [[Ray Wilkins]], Emenalo was promoted from his position as chief scout to assistant first team coach on 18 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/9207205.stm|title=Chelsea appoint Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins|date=2010-11-18|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2010-11-18}}</ref> On 8 July 2011, Chelsea appointed Emenalo Technical Director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2389173|title=Emenalo is new technical director|date=2011-07-08|work=chelseafc.com|accessdate=2014-06-27}}</ref> His responsibilities include heading the scouting and academy programs. On 6 November 2017, a day after Chelsea's win over Man Utd in the Premier League, He resigned as Technical director of the club.
He joined [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] when former manager [[Avram Grant]] was in charge in 2007. After the departure of [[Ray Wilkins]], Emenalo was promoted from his position as chief scout to assistant first team coach on 18 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/9207205.stm|title=Chelsea appoint Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins|date=2010-11-18|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2010-11-18}}</ref> On 8 July 2011, Chelsea appointed Emenalo Technical Director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2389173|title=Emenalo is new technical director|date=2011-07-08|work=chelseafc.com|accessdate=2014-06-27}}</ref> His responsibilities include heading the scouting and academy programs. On 6 November 2017, a day after Chelsea's win over [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in the Premier League, he resigned as Technical director of the club.


On 10 June 2013, he formally requested that his contract be terminated to facilitate the return of [[José Mourinho]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2338167/Jose-Mourinho-Chelsea-divided-Director-offers-quit-star-hits-John-Terry-influence.html|title=Mourinho's back... but is it really a match made in heaven?|first=Rob|last=Draper|work=Daily Mail|date=8 June 2013|accessdate=27 June 2014}}</ref> His request for termination was denied.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/article3778079.ece|title=Exclusive: Michael Emenalo's offer to resign turned down by Chelsea|first=Rory|last=Smith|publisher=''The Times''|date=30 May 2013|accessdate=28 June 2014|subscription=y}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailypost.ng/2013/05/31/mourinhos-second-coming-abramovich-turns-down-emenalos-resignation/|title=Mourinho's second coming: Abramovich turns down Emenalo's resignation|work=Daily Post|date=31 May 2013|accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>
On 10 June 2013, he formally requested that his contract be terminated to facilitate the return of [[José Mourinho]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2338167/Jose-Mourinho-Chelsea-divided-Director-offers-quit-star-hits-John-Terry-influence.html|title=Mourinho's back... but is it really a match made in heaven?|first=Rob|last=Draper|work=Daily Mail|date=8 June 2013|accessdate=27 June 2014}}</ref> His request for termination was denied.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/article3778079.ece|title=Exclusive: Michael Emenalo's offer to resign turned down by Chelsea|first=Rory|last=Smith|publisher=''The Times''|date=30 May 2013|accessdate=28 June 2014|subscription=y}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailypost.ng/2013/05/31/mourinhos-second-coming-abramovich-turns-down-emenalos-resignation/|title=Mourinho's second coming: Abramovich turns down Emenalo's resignation|work=Daily Post|date=31 May 2013|accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>

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Michael Emenalo
Personal information
Full name Michael Emenalo
Date of birth (1965-07-14) 14 July 1965 (age 59)
Place of birth Aba, Abia, Nigeria
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985 Enugu Rangers
1986–1989 Boston University
1989–1993 Molenbeek 47 (5)
1993–1994 Eintracht Trier
1994–1995 Notts County 7 (0)
1996–1997 San Jose Clash 56 (1)
1997–1998 Lleida 22 (1)
1998–2000 Maccabi Tel Aviv 43 (0)
Total 175 (7)
International career
–1994 Nigeria 13
Managerial career
2010–2017 Chelsea (Technical Director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Emenalo (born 14 July 1965), is a former Nigerian Football player and former technical director of Chelsea F.C.

Career

Emenalo begain his career in his native Nigeria before moving to play in the United States for Boston University from 1986 to 1989. From there, he played for Molenbeek in Belgium, Eintracht Trier in Germany and Notts County F.C in England before going back to the US. Emenalo was part of the original allocated players for Major League Soccer and spent two seasons (1996–97) with the San Jose Clash. After that, he played with Lleida in Spain and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.

Emenalo won 14 caps for Nigeria and played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, missing the first game through injury but then played against Argentina and Greece before Nigeria were knocked out by Italy.

He joined Chelsea when former manager Avram Grant was in charge in 2007. After the departure of Ray Wilkins, Emenalo was promoted from his position as chief scout to assistant first team coach on 18 November 2010.[1] On 8 July 2011, Chelsea appointed Emenalo Technical Director.[2] His responsibilities include heading the scouting and academy programs. On 6 November 2017, a day after Chelsea's win over Manchester United in the Premier League, he resigned as Technical director of the club.

On 10 June 2013, he formally requested that his contract be terminated to facilitate the return of José Mourinho.[3] His request for termination was denied.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Chelsea appoint Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins". BBC Sport. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Emenalo is new technical director". chelseafc.com. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  3. ^ Draper, Rob (8 June 2013). "Mourinho's back... but is it really a match made in heaven?". Daily Mail. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  4. ^ Smith, Rory (30 May 2013). "Exclusive: Michael Emenalo's offer to resign turned down by Chelsea". The Times. Retrieved 28 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Mourinho's second coming: Abramovich turns down Emenalo's resignation". Daily Post. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.

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