In a surprising development following the departure of Chelsea coach José Mourinho, we have discovered that Roman Abramovich, the gazzilionaire Russian, is to adopt a more 'hands on' approach to the team he has paid £500mn on, including taking to the field in a crucial game this Sunday.

Abramovich took part in a team training session this morning and spent time working on his headers and dribbling.

A spokesman told this paper: "When he gets his shorts on he looks a little like a younger, fatter Mr Burns from the Simpsons. He's a remarkable specimen and Chelsea have nothing to fear."