Is Mourinho really the answer?

Chelsea supporters, whose views have been at best marginalised and at worst totally ignored in the decade since Roman Abramovich arrived in London, are celebrating being heard at last after Rafa Benitez gave the strongest hint yet that he will handing over to Jose Mourinho when his contract ends in June.

But will it prove a hollow victory?

Interim manager Benitez will lead his team against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge tonight knowing three points will secure Champions League football a week before he also takes Chelsea to a Europa League final; an impressive achievement under the circumstances and one which at any other club would guarantee at least a shot at earning the job permanently.