27 February on this day…
2005: Jose Mourinho won his first trophy with Chelsea, the League Cup, after a 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Wembley 10 years ago today – two days before he and Chelsea are back at Wembley on Sunday. The Blues manager is pictured celebrating with his backroom staff, including current Reading boss Steve Clarke, who is standing in front of then-scout and future Tottenham manager Andre Villa-Boas, sporting a rather outlandish supporters’ hat. They all had more to celebrate later in the season when Chelsea also claimed the Premier League title.
Picture: COLORSPORT/Kieran Glavin