After a promising start under Frenchman Houllier, the team has struggled for results since holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw in mid-November.

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"Celtic are a good, energetic team, and results such as that midweek will give them good confidence for the season ahead, " said Hughes, who saw his side beaten 3-2 by Rangers last week.

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On paper, therefore, it has been a summer to savour for the England team, but only the most naive of supporters would expect the results to be what people remember in years to come.

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So Abramovic has reason to develop a Steinbrenner-like impatience for results, especially as he tries to make Chelsea the most popular team in Europe.

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