Chelsea Appoints Guus Hiddink As interim manager... by Australian FA

Guus Hiddink has been confirmed as Chelsea's interim manager... by the Australian FA. 

The Dutchman was quickly installed as the favourite to take over on a short-term basis following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. However, the club are yet to officially confirm that Hiddink has been appointed. 

Yet that didn't stop his former employers from announcing the news both on their website and their official Twitter feed. 

On its website, Football Federation Australia stated: "Guus Hiddink has taken temporary charge at struggling EPL giant Chelsea after the club announced they'd sacked coach Jose Mourinho overnight following the club's disastrous run in the English Premier League."

The official Socceroos Twitter feed announced: "Our former boss has taken charge at ChelseaFC - Good luck Guus!"

Well-travelled Hiddink managed Australia at the 2006 World Cup, helping the team reach the second roun