Jose Mourinho is, to the surprise of precisely nobody, Chelsea manager once again.
The Special One wishes he could get weaving straight away but will have to wait at least a few weeks to get his players out on the training pitch.
Here, Mirror chief football writer Martin Lipton, lists five things Mourinho needs to do from day one of his second spell in charge...
1) Prove you've changed the bad stuff and kept the good
The Special One was the most captivating show in town, a Pied Piper for his players. But he could not go anywhere without sparking a fight and Roman Abramovich will not allow things to fester for 15 months second time around.
The Special One was the most captivating show in town, a Pied Piper for his players. But he could not go anywhere without sparking a fight and Roman Abramovich will not allow things to fester for 15 months second time around.
2) Make sure the whole squad back you
Mourinho does not have to get Petr Cech, John Terry and Frank Lampard onside. They are already loyal disciples. But most of the dressing room were signed by other managers and have loyalties to Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo or Rafa Benitez. David Luiz is already concerned by suggestions he is not Jose’s cup of tea.
Mourinho does not have to get Petr Cech, John Terry and Frank Lampard onside. They are already loyal disciples. But most of the dressing room were signed by other managers and have loyalties to Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo or Rafa Benitez. David Luiz is already concerned by suggestions he is not Jose’s cup of tea.
3) Set out your stallHis first appearance in 2004, as he told the world he was a Special One, set the tone for all that followed.Mourinho was young, different, utterly unfettered by any doubts. The last few years appear to have taken more of a toll. Chelsea fans want to rally to his standard. The first impression matters just as much.
4) Ensure the command structure is solid
Blues fans may not fancy technical director Michael Emenalo, but the Nigerian is a key component in the Stamford Bridge machine. Mourinho must foster a harmonious working relationship from the outset. Divisive turf battles will benefit nobody. At the same time, Mourinho must be the one calling the shots on the training ground and in player recruitment.
Blues fans may not fancy technical director Michael Emenalo, but the Nigerian is a key component in the Stamford Bridge machine. Mourinho must foster a harmonious working relationship from the outset. Divisive turf battles will benefit nobody. At the same time, Mourinho must be the one calling the shots on the training ground and in player recruitment.
5) Show you really wants to be back
Talking about your love of English football is easy. After all, outside Portugal this is the one country where Mourinho is accepted, warts and all. His desperation to get out of Spain was obvious, yet it has to be clear that the Premier League is more than a comfort blanket and safe harbour. It has to mean as much.
Talking about your love of English football is easy. After all, outside Portugal this is the one country where Mourinho is accepted, warts and all. His desperation to get out of Spain was obvious, yet it has to be clear that the Premier League is more than a comfort blanket and safe harbour. It has to mean as much.
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