Rumour Mill - Friday September 21
IF it ain't Chelsea, the papers aren't bothered. Nearly all the juicy bits of gossip and news centred on the Special One today.
• FRANK Lampard is set to be the first star to follow Jose Mourinho out of Chelsea after being left "devastated" by the departure of the manager to whom he was so close - Daily Express.
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Hide Ad• ROMAN Abramovich will take a more active role in team affairs after the departure from Chelsea of Jose Mourinho, according to a source close to the Russian - The Guardian.
• JOSE Mourinho yesterday agreed a 12 million payoff as compensation for his dramatic departure from Chelsea, but he is already planning his return to football - The Times.
• CHELSEA admitted last night that Jose Mourinho's sensational departure had been caused by an "irretrievable" breakdown in relations with owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea's players first suspected that something was not quite right when their manager Jose Mourinho greeted them with emotional hugs at the Wednesday night screening of the club's new film on the Roman Abramovich years - Daily Telegraph.
• JOSE Mourinho was handed a 10million pay-off by Chelsea - and could walk straight into the Portugal job - Daily Star.
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Hide Ad• ROMAN Abramovich was last night left facing a backlash from players and fans after the shock departure of Jose Mourinho. Also, new Chelsea boss Avram Grant will miss the last day of training before Sunday's trip to Old Trafford because of his religious beliefs - Daily Mirror.
• JOSE Mourinho returned to Chelsea yesterday to collect 12.5million pay-off after declaring his intention to go back to work yesterday - Daily Mail.
• DIDIER Drogba has vowed to follow Jose Mourinho out of Chelsea. Also: Chelsea stars were stunned when it was revealed Akram Grant is taking over as manager permanently - The Sun.
• JOSE Mourinho shed tears yesterday at what was described by witnesses as an extraordinarily emotional farewell to his Chelsea squad at the club's training ground - Independent.
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