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Other than speaking to the players and possibly Mourinho, Abramovich was due to hold detailed talks with Guus Hiddink. [Telegraph] Hiddink is expected to be in the Stamford Bridge stands to watch Holland and Newton take the managerial responsibilities. [Telegraph] Abramovich went on to tell the players he expected immediate improvements following the decision to replace Mourinho. #CFC (Mail)

Roman Abramovich has promised the Chelsea players a fresh start in a speech made to the entire first-team squad at Cobham (Telegraph) #CFC Abramovich visited Chelsea’s Cobham base to outline his vision for the future and the reasons for sacking Jose Mourinho. (Telegraph) #CFC Abramovich told the players that the dismissal of Mourinho heralded a fresh start for everybody at the beleaguered club. (Telegraph) #CFC Abramovich also confided that he had not wanted to sack Mourinho, but he felt he had no choice with #CFC above relegation zone (Telegraph)

Abramovich had not been at the training ground on Thursday when Mourinho was sacked (Telegraph) #CFC Abramovich also confided that he had not wanted to sack Mourinho, but he felt he had no choice with #CFC above relegation zone (Telegraph) Abramovich and Jose may well have spoken on Friday as he is understood to have returned to Cobham to collect last of his things (Telegraph)

Just hours after sacking Jose Mourinho, Didier Drogba was asked by Roman Abramovich to return to #Chelsea. [Jeune Afrique] Roman Abramovich is ready to give Didier Drogba a managing role at #Chelsea and the player is keen on returning. [Jeune Afrique] Drogba is happy to return to #Chelsea, a club he loves, even though he felt Mourinho broke some promises when he returned. [Jeune Afrique]

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Roman Abramovich at Chelsea training ground to address Blues squad after Jose Mourinho sacking. #CFC (Mirror) The players were soon joined by Roman Abramovich, who watched the training session before speaking to the squad. [Mirror] Roman Abramovich with Branislav Ivanovic. Azpilicueta covering. #CFC (Image via MirrorSport) Steve Holland and Eddie Newton have taken training today and look set to be in charge for Saturday's encounter with Sunderland. [Mirror] Holland was assistant to Mourinho and is said to have earned the respect of Abramovich after standing up to the Portuguese boss. [Mirror]

Radamel Falcao could leave #Chelsea and return to Monaco in January – and then move to the MLS next summer. [Mirror]

Jose Mourinho now at evens to be next Manchester United manager (Betfred) #CFC #MUFC Chelsea hierarchy would deserve this. EXCLUSIVE Romano: Shevchenko helped derail Mourinho's Chelsea http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-shevchenko-s-role-in-sabotaging-mourinho-s-chelsea-749028

#Norwich boss Alex Neil insinuated that Jose Mourinho was undone by player power. #CFC

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea squad has a 'mole' after Porto knew Cesc Fabregas had been dropped (Independent) #CFC Marca knew Cesc Fabregas and Pedro Rodriguez were not playing against Porto. 2 hours before the official team sheet was submitted. #CFC

Hiddink: "I want to get some good insight before I make my decision. I want as much information as possible." #CFC (DT) Hiddink: "#CFC are in a bad situation and there are reasons for that. I want to gain some good insights on that before I make my decision" Hiddink: "Whether or not I'm visiting #CFC's next match depends on my 1st conversation. Then I'll decide if I should stay in London longer"

He's too Loco imo...

Rob Beasley: "If you watched Hazard at Leicester, if that wasn't a guy that showed no guts or stomach for the fight I have never seen one" Rob Beasley: "When you have players like that, you are going to have problems as a manager no matter who you are." (BBC)

Jose Mourinho will make Chelsea regret sacking him, says agent Jorge Mendes (Sun) #CFC #MUFC Rob Beasley: "Man United, he would love it. Imagine Mourinho walking out in front of the Stretford End, giving them the pump fists." [bBC]

Sky Sports News HQ ‏@SkySportsNewsHQ 18m18 minutes ago BREAKING: Sky Sources: Guus Hiddink in London & expected to hold talks over vacant #CFC manager job #SSNHQ

Signed a new contract.

Think the FA might miss Mourinho most of all...he was a nice little money earner over two spells at Chelsea... shocking lack of respect from Emenalo to refer to Mourinho as 'the individual'...after all, he is hardly blameless.

BBC's Garry Richardson - Mourinho said "There are a couple of bad apples in my Chelsea team that are causing “lots of problems.” #CFC BBC's G. Richardson on bad apples- Mourinho said "It's very difficult to handle for me.” and I can talk you that quote is 100% spot on" #CFC

#Chelsea will appoint Guus Hiddink as their new manager, according to former Blues striker Mateja Kezman. [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "I don't know if it's officially confirmed, whether the club's announced it, but Guus Hiddink told me earlier." [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "I'm convinced that with Hiddink, #Chelsea will recover. I'd even say they're one of the favourites for the CL." [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "I am not surprised by Roman Abramovich's decision to get rid of Jose Mourinho." [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "Mourinho is a superb coach but the results and position in the league are catastrophic and damaging #Chelsea." [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "It is incredible that this team were champions last season and are now fighting for dear life in the league." [sky Sports] Mateja Kezman: "I think this decision is correct and appointing Guus Hiddink is a great choice." [sky Sports]

Jose Mourinho was unaware his second spell in charge of #Chelsea was about to come to an abrupt end. [Mirror] Mourinho was hopeful he would get #Chelsea's home fixtures against Sunderland and Watford to turn the season around. [Mirror] When told, Mourinho appeared to be distraught. #Chelsea then released a statement saying his departure was by mutual consent. [Mirror] Mourinho will return to Cobham on Friday for his farewells, while #Chelsea have committed to paying his wages until he finds a job. [Mirror]

Time to give the chance to Pep... To see if he's really good and if chelsea can play an attacking football....