Claudio Ranieri 2000-2004
Record: Played 197 Won 105 Drawn 46 Lost 46 Win ratio 53.3 per cent
Managed Campania, Cagliari, Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia, and Athletico Madrid before arriving at Chelsea.
Appointed September 18th, 2000 by former owners
First manager to serve under Roman Abramovich
Notable signings: Wayne Bridge, Joe Cole and Claude Makelele
Guided Chelsea to second in the table the highest in 49 seasons only behind the “invincible” Arsenal side. As well as breaking club record for fewest goals conceded
No silverware to show during his time in England
Sacked May 31st, 2004
Picture: GETTY IMAGES
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