Guus Hiddink
A good friend of owner Roman Abramovich, then Russia manager Hiddink was drafted in as emergency cover for the departing Scolari on a three-month deal.
The Dutchman had a long and varied managerial CV and he quickly took steps to rejuvenate the careers of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard at the Bridge.
Under Hiddink Chelsea secured third place in the Premier League and made the Champions League semi-finals yet again – this time being eliminated by Barcelona.
An FA Cup final victory over Everton saw most Blues fans want the boss installed on a more permanent contract but true to his word, Hiddink left west London that summer.
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