Mellor: Eccentric Ranieri had to go

Former Conservative MP and Chelsea supporter David Mellor believed “eccentric” Claudio Ranieri had to leave the club.

Mon, 31 May, 2004 - 19:50

Former Conservative MP and Chelsea supporter David Mellor believed “eccentric” Claudio Ranieri had to leave the club.

Ranieri tonight parted company with the west London side despite leading the Blues to second place in the Premiership and the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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Courts Soccer Chelsea FC Place: west London Person: Mellor Person: Ranieri Person: David Mellor Person: Claudio Ranieri Person: Roman Abramovich Event: Champions League Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Blues Organisation: BBC Radio Five Live

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