Wilkins, taking legal advice in an attempt to reach "an amicable solution"
RAY WILKINS has broken his silence by claiming his sacking as Chelsea's assistant manager was an "undoubtedly unfair dismissal".
And now Carlo Ancelotti's former No2 is taking legal advice in an attempt to reach "an amicable solution".
Wilkins abruptly left his role of first-team coach with the Premier League champions last week after being told his contract would not be renewed.
He has since been replaced by Michael Emenalo, the club's former opposition scout.
But boss Ancelotti raised doubts about his role yesterday when he said the Nigerian would not actually be involved in coaching the first team.
And now after keeping quiet on the subject, former England midfielder Wilkins has voiced his frustration getting the boot.
In a statement from the League Managers Association, he said: "I am very disappointed that the board decided that I had no further contribution to make at Chelsea Football Club which has played such a huge part in my life.
"Since rejoining the club, I am extremely proud to have assisted in Chelsea's recent successes.
"I enjoyed a fantastic relationship with the staff, players and the supporters and I now wish them all the very best for the future.
"The LMA's legal advisors are assisting me in obtaining answers to a number of questions arising from my undoubtedly unfair dismissal, and all efforts are being made to reach an amicable solution.
"I therefore will be making no further comment at this stage."
A Chelsea spokesman said: "We are having amicable discussions with Ray's legal advisors.
"Although the matter is confidential, we can say that we have told Ray and his advisors that we will honour the termination provisions in Ray's contract."