From Russia with no love (or how Roman played roulette with Chelsea's managers)
By Terry Butcher
Published 08:00 17/04/11
Chelsea TV proudly presents: A Game of Russian Roulette directed by Roman Abramovich.
Starring: Carlo Ancelotti.
Previous contestants (and losers): Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant and Luis Felipe Scolari.
The plot: Ancelotti has already had several turns at firing the revolver – and survived. But with two chambers left, the end is near.
The story so far...
SCENE one
Losing the Community Shield to Man Utd 3-1 last August.
SCENE Two
Losing 4-3 at home to Newcastle in the Carling Cup.
SCENE Three
Going out of the FA Cup on penalties at home to Everton.
SCENE Four
Being outclassed by United in the Champions League quarter-final over two legs.
SCENE Five
Could it be on May 8 when Chelsea visit Old Trafford that the decisive bullet is finally discharged, or will the game run on until the summer?
Moral of the story: No-one ever beats the Russian at Roman Roulette!
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