Wilkins fumes over mystery Chelsea exit

CHELSEA are on the lookout for a new assistant manager following the sudden and unexplained departure of Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man Ray Wilkins.

Club legend Wilkins was in the dugout for Wednesday night’s win over Fulham but his 37-year connection with the club — he made his debut as a player in 1973 — came to an abrupt end less than 24 hours later via a brief statement on the official website.

The announcement stated the club had opted not to renew Wilkins’ contract and that he would leave the club immediately.