JOSE’S THREE

Since Jose Mourinho stepped up to the big leagues, he has had trouble getting past three years in any job. CHELSEA June 2, 2004-September 20, 2007 3 years, 110 days – SACKED Trophies - League title 2004-05, 2005-06. FA Cup 2006-07, League Cup 2004-05, 2006-07 The breakdown - At the start of his third season at Stamford Bridge, friction grew between Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich over a power struggle with sporting director Frank Arnesen and Abramovich’s advisor Piet de Visser. Relations declined over Abramovich wanting playing time for Andriy Shevchenko, but Mourinho didn’t put him on the bench for the Champions League semi against Liverpool. The appointment of Avram Grant as director of football and on to the board saw relations decline and a few weeks into the following season, Jose’s Chelsea dream died hours after a draw against Rosenborg.