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The 15 steps that led to Roman Abramovich sacking Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss
EXPRESS sport looks at the timeline of events that saw Jose Mourinho sacked for a second time by Chelsea.
Roman Abramovich has sacked Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss for a second time
May 24: Mourinho collects the Premier League trophy after final game of the season.
“I am more than happy. I am thankful because Mr Abramovich believed in me to bring me back and to try to build a second winning team.”
July 6: The Chelsea squad is one of the last to report back for pre-season training – later than they should have done, Mourinho subsequently admitted.
“We made a decision that we thought was the right decision. We chose to give the players a proper holiday.”
Aug 2: 'Specialist in failure' Arsene Wenger wins the Community Shield at Chelsea’s expense.
“The referees are afraid to give decisions for Chelsea.”
Nov 29: Diego Costa throws his bib at Mourinho after being dropped to the bench for the league trip to Tottenham, and then failing to be sent on as a substitute.
Dec 5: A home defeat to Bournemouth appears to put Mourinho on the brink.
Dec 14: Leicester inflict Chelsea’s ninth defeat of the season – leaving them one point off the relegation area – prompting Mourinho to blame the players.
“I was betrayed. I hope Mr Abramovich and the board want me to stay, because I want to stay.”
Dec 17: Jose Mourinho sacked