JT said "I am sure Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon aren't going to expect things to happen overnight.

"With Claudio, it took us three to four years to finish in second position in the Premiership and the last four of the Champions League - which had not been achieved in Chelsea's history.

"We've got to be patient and see what happens but everyone is aware of the pedigree of the new manager."

Jose went to meet up with Chelsea's England stars in Manchester yesterday, accompanied by Peter Kenyon. I wonder what they made of him in comparison with Claudio Ranieri...