Moment of glory is time of maximum danger for Chelsea managers

The ability of Chelsea as a football club to snatch ignominy from the jaws of victory can never be underestimated, although last night’s victory at the Hawthorns at least protects a memorable Premier League campaign with another title, their fifth of the Abramovich era, writes Allan Prosser.

There’s still a chance to throw a Double away though. And to disenfranchise the manager who has proved to be the most popular with supporters since the first pressing of Mourinho Nouveau 2005.

For some 50 years Chelsea had only one league title to their name, won in 1955 under the guidance of a no-nonsense former Arsenal and England centre-forward Ted Drake.