By Shaun Orange

Chelsea’s stand in manager Guus Hiddink has reaffirmed his departure from Stamford Bridge after their FA Cup final against the Everton on May 30.

While most Blues' fans are disappointed with Hiddink’s departure, mainly due to the fact that the team was shaping up considerably under his command, the Dutchman is only keeping to his word and his agreement.

Hiddink, who was appointed as Chelsea manager following Luiz Felipe Scolari’s sacking in February, has clearly put across to everyone that he has enjoyed his time in England and with the club but the viability of him extending his contract is simply not feasible.

He also pointed out that Chelsea are a big team that require a lot of attention and nurturing especially if they are to achieve the success which they so much desire, the main one would be to have some silverware to show off for their efforts.

Indeed this is true and quite understandable. Probed on the matter Hiddink said “it cannot be done. Chelsea are a big responsibility and you have to be in charge, day in and day out.”

With the FA cup final coming up, this is a crutial time for Blues’ as they prepare for the encounter. This is their only shot of bringing home some silverware this season, so they will be banking on Hiddink’s expertise to assist in their endeavor

Chelsea skipper Frank Lampard, who plays an instrumental role at Chelsea has also expressed the need for them to perform at their best to ensure that they do not end another season empty handed.

“A season without silverware is seen as a failure and that’s pretty well right, if you look at the quality of the squad here,” said Lampard.

Frank, who is also one that is in favour of Hiddink’s methods and tactics, and among the long list who will feel Hiddink’s absence also added, “We've been a very tight-knit group since he came in. The man has been a pleasure, not just as a manager but as a person.”

The Dutch coach has insinuated that a stay with Chelsea would be enjoyable, and one would think so with all the privileges that come along with being the boss of such a high profile English team.

With his indication that it is impossible to head both the Russian national team and Chelsea simultaneously, Hiddink is set to walk away from Chelsea at the end of this summer and Chelsea for their part will be left to find a replacement.

At the moment Carlo Ancelotti , the AC Milan coach is the most favourable candidate and Chelsea will most likely do all they can to possibly lure the Italian to the English side.

Chelsea’s clash with Everton in the FA Cup final will indeed give them the opportunity to deliver right to the end, which of late they have failed to do.