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19th Dec 2015

PIC: Chelsea fans show their support for Jose Mourinho with banners at Stamford Bridge

Simon Lloyd

Chelsea fans have shown their support for Jose Mourinho ahead of their first game since his departure.

Ahead of their game against fellow strugglers Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, the following banner – pledging support to the club’s former manager – was seen draped from one of the stands.

https://twitter.com/Footy_Jokes/status/678216986107580416

It wasn’t the only pro-Mourinho sign on show, either.

Chelsea v Sunderland - Premier League

On the day that the club confirmed that Guus Hiddink would take over as the club’s interim manager until the end of the season, Mourinho was spotted attending Middlesbrough’s clash with Brighton in the Championship.