It’s even hard for fans to like Chelsea

It seems nothing can buy you time as manager of Chelsea.

New systems must work immediately and misfiring strikers must start scoring. Injuries and the failure of others to buy in key areas will not be taken into consideration.

Di Matteo may not have been my first choice at the start of the season, nor can I honestly say I have been convinced with his stewardship since taking the job, but he should have been given time to put his project into place.