Jose Mourinho returned to say goodbye to his former players…but not everybody showed up

The saddest part about Jose Mournho's exit from Chelsea is the unforgettable image of man dis-assembling a cardboard cut-out of himself.

The most successful manager ever to sit in the hotseat at Stamford Bridge was let go by Roman Abramovich for the second time after a disastrous start to the defence of their Premier League crown. Mourinho left the Cobham training ground having been let go hours after the club's Christmas lunch. But today, according to the Daily Mail, Mourinho returned to the club to speak to his former squad one last time. Unfortunately, some players did not bother to show their faces for their ex-boss, highlighting the deep divide in the squad since John Terry lifted the Premier League trophy just over six months ago. Mourinho is reported to have told the players that they were still winners and reminded them of their successes in the Premier League and Capital One Cup last term. The Portuguese also thanked the players present for their support and wished them the best for the remaining months of the season. Mourinho spoke to the players after training was taken by assistant Steve Holland before clearing out his office, where he reportedly folded up a special cardboard cut out of himself as well as collecting a mug with 'the Special One' written across it. It's understood that Mourinho's sacking had been in the offing for weeks, with Guus Hiddink expected to be be announced as his interim replacement.