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How the Kinetic Foundation helped launch McFarlane’s rise at Chelsea
Six years ago interim manager was working for a charity in south London. On Saturday he leads Chelsea out at the FA Cup final
TL;DR
- Calum McFarlane, Harry Hudson, and Dan Hogan went from working at the Kinetic Foundation charity to managing Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
- Accusations of cronyism have surfaced due to their connections with Joe Shields, Chelsea's co-head of recruitment, but are denied by Kinetic's co-founder.
- Kinetic Foundation has a successful track record, with many players signed by professional clubs and a focus on providing educational opportunities beyond football.
- McFarlane's coaching journey includes roles at Croydon FC, Whyteleafe, Manchester City, Southampton, and Chelsea.
- The article highlights the background and achievements of Hudson and Hogan, emphasizing their dedication and experience in coaching.
- McFarlane has the potential to become the first English manager since 2008 to win the FA Cup.