Avram Grant takes over at Chelsea

Chelsea have announced that following the surprise departure of Jose Mourinho by mutual consent, they have appointed Avram Grant as manager.

Grant had recently been appointed Chelsea's director of football, and it remains to be seen whether his new role is a short-term or long-term appointment.

Quote of the day comes from former Chelsea player, Pate Nevin: "Avram Grant is going to be as welcome as Camilla at Diana's memorial." (source: BBC's article Chelsea name Grant new manager)

Unconfirmed reports that Mourinho is leaving Chelsea

Reports have been coming in from the BBC and Sky that Jose Mourinho has left Chelsea.

Mourinho is believed to have text messaged various Chelsea players with the news of his departure from the club.

His departure has not been officially confirmed but Andy Burton of Sky Sports News reported that a senior player had said that Mourinho had been sacked by Chelsea.

Similar claims were made by BBC Radio 5live football correspondent Jonathan Legard.