Ten Cate exits Chelsea

Just days after Henk Ten Cate was assured his future was very much safe at Chelsea, he has been shown the exit door and follows Avram Grant out of the club. It is believed that his replacement is going to bring his own assistant with him.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it terminated Henk Ten Cate's contract today. This follows a meeting this morning.

"As a result of the team management changes at Chelsea FC, and in the light of any forthcoming appointment, it was clear this was the correct decision for all parties.

"Everybody at Chelsea would like to thank Henk for his contribution since coming to the club last year."