Roman's Empire: Chapter Two: The Wilderness

José had won it all. Though it took spending hundreds of millions of pounds in the transfer market, Roman Abramovich had secured the three English trophies with José Mourinho as the pioneer. Back-to-back title wins, two League Cups, and an FA cup later, Roman was in pursuit to find the next man to take his team to the promised land. His thirst for Europe’s greatest trophy was widely known, and any man willing to take on job would surely have to take the Blues to the Champions League Final.

“IN YOUR HEAD THERE ARE FOUR MONKEYS, AND THREE CHAIRS. LET’S FIND A FOURTH CHAIR,” ROMAN ABRAMOVICH.

With the departure of the “Special One,” still a fresh wound to those of the Bridge, Abramovich’s quest to the promised land continued. Forced to find a replacement who could fill the footprint that José had left behind, the search was not going to be easy. The 2007/08 season had already begun and there were not many professional options available; but then again, what are friends for?

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