Chelsea managers in the Abramovich era By jamiestyles Jun 16, 2003 Abramovich confirmed as owner of Chelsea F.C. May 31, 2004 Claudio Ranieri sacked Sep 20, 2007 José Mourinho leaves Chelsea by 'mutual consent.' May 24, 2008 Avram Grant is sacked. Feb 9, 2009 Luiz Felipe Scolari is sacked. May 30, 2009 Guus Hiddink can't be persuaded to stay on as manager and leaves the club. May 22, 2011 Carlo Ancelotti is sacked. Mar 4, 2012 André Villas-Boas is sacked. Nov 21, 2012 Roberto Di Matteo is sacked. Nov 25, 2012 Roberto Di Matteo appointed manager on a permanent basis.
