Thursday, September 20, 2007

Mourinho Leaves Chelsea...

We could see it coming, now what Mr Roman? Guus Hiddink? I think Chelsea just lost themselves a very valuable asset.

Mourinho Leaves Chelsea by `Mutual Consent' After Three Years By Grant Clark Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) --

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has left the English soccer team, ending a three-year reign marked by domestic trophies and disputes with owner Roman Abramovich. ``Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have agreed to part company by mutual consent,'' Chelsea said in a statement on its Web site. Mourinho, 44, sent text messages to senior players, including captain John Terry, informing them of his departure yesterday, less than 24 hours after a 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg in the Champions League, the Times reported.

Chelsea spokesman Simon Greenberg couldn't be reached for comment. The Portuguese coach led Chelsea to the Premiership title in his first two seasons and came close to
leaving last season after clashing with Russian billionaire Abramovich over player recruitment and the team's style of play. Chelsea has struggled in the new campaign and is fifth in the Premier League following a defeat to Aston Villa and draws with Liverpool and Blackburn...

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