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So Jose Mourinho's sacking has seemingly left a void which Guus Hiddink will fill in the short term, but what about next season?

The Daily Express claims owner Roman Abaramovich "will pull out all the stops" to land Pep Guardiola, who is heavily linked with a move away from Bayern Munich.

Quite an interesting statement. Is Jose Mourinho doing this on a Saturday morning?

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We can help you Jose.

There's an opening at Charlton, Chesterfield, Colchester, Fulham and Swansea.

If you're eager to get back involved, John Still's boots at Luton are big ones to fill.

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Statement on behalf of Jose Mourinho continued: "Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.

"Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately.”

"Jose will not speak about his current situation for the foreseeable future.  He asks the media to respect this decision.”

CAA Sports management on behalf of Jose Mourinho: “José Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea Football Club because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years. He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.

"During his career, José has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.

"Each time represents for him the end of a cycle, and the opportunity to start a new one.  José hopes that his future after Chelsea this time will be as successful as when he left the club in 2007.

"He will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward."

More to come in our next entry...

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Some early news reaching us on Saturday morning as a statement is issued on behalf of Jose Mourinho.

An agent representing the former Chelsea manager says his client "will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward."

I'll bring you the full statement next. 

BBC Radio 5 Live

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As always on a Saturday morning we are linking up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live.

They are asking listeners today for their untold stories about football and Christmas (including unique football presents).

So tell us of the football trips you have made at Christmas, the gifts, the games you've played in. Keep it festive and keep it coming to #bbcfootball.

The terms 'Match Day' and 'GAME DAY' are trending on social media in the UK right now. 

It was of course 'Mad Friday' yesterday, so many of you may be sporting a sore head. But it seems, if social media trends are anything to go by, you're up for this.

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Good morning one and all.

Ho Ho Ho Ho Jose Mourinho gets to spend Christmas with his family this year. Yes, it was some week as the 'Special One' faced up to what for many seemed unthinkable.

This live text will bring you all the latest on Jose's absence and we'll take a look at the side who were at odds of 2,500/1 to win the title and yet still top the table.

All in all we have seven Premier League games to get to grips with, a full Championship card, tonnes of social media debate and the best from 5 live and Football Focus.

I don't want a lot for Christmas,

A win is just what I need,

I don't care about the table,

Just one point above Swansea,

I just want to replace Mo,

With someone you all know,

Guus are you still blue (oooh oooh)

All we need for Christmas,

Is

Youuuuuuuuuuu!

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