Six surprising Premier League managerial appointments after ex-Chelsea boss returns, including Manchester United FLOP

1) Avram Grant, Chelsea

Surprisingly this was nearly a success. The Blues appointed a man who had only ever managed several Israeli sides and their national team to replace the great Jose Mourinho, and amazingly he led them to within two points of the Premier League title and in the final of the Champions League. However, they lost both to Manchester United, with the latter going down to penalties. This wasn’t enough for Abramovich, who promptly sacked him when the campaign ended.