The 15 steps that led to Roman Abramovich sacking Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss

Roman Abramovich has sacked Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss for a second time

 

NEWS NEWS BLOG sport looks at the timeline of events that saw Jose Mourinho sacked for a second time by Chelsea.

 

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.”

 

Aug 8: Mourinho bans doctor Eva Carneiro from first-team duties after treating Eden Hazard without his permission.

“Even if you are the kit man, a doctor or a secretary, you have to understand the game.”

Sep 2: Window shuts with Chelsea unable to prize John Stones from Everton.

Sep 12: Everton inflict third Chelsea loss in four games.

“I am not adapting to losing, but I am adapting to the situation and the challenge of having to improve. I am okay.”

 

Sep 19: A home win against Arsenal is overshadowed by an incident between Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Gunners defender Gabriel.

Oct 3: A 3-1 home defeat against Southampton leaves Chelsea in 16th position and prompts an unprecedented vote of confidence from the board.

Oct 15: Mourinho is found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for his comments about referees.

“I am happy that I don’t have an electronic tag. £50,000 in the world we live today I think is an absolute disgrace.”

 

Mourinho gives the fourth official an earful at West Ham as Chelsea lost 2-1 in October

Oct 24: Mourinho is sent to the stands for arguing in the referee’s room during half-time of the defeat to West Ham.

Oct 27: Stoke knock holders Chelsea out of the Capital One Cup, in a fourth round home tie, 5-4 on penalties.

Nov 23: Chelsea announce a loss of £23.1million in their Premier League-winning season.

 

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