Chelsea's reason for appointing Frank Lampard was to avoid making the same mistake twice. In September, already under the pressure that comes with sacking a hugely popular, Champions League-winning coach, Todd Boehly and his new ownership partners made the decision to part company with Thomas Tuchel and little has gone well since.
The immediate backlash was inevitable but that has only worsened as the season goes on. Graham Potter, the clear favourite for the job at the time, was appointed within 48 hours of Tuchel's dismissal. He was one of just two men interviewed for the role, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly catching the drift during his hiring process that the call to go with Potter had near enough already been made.
Less than eight months later and Boehly-Clearlake are hiring again. There's no shortage of options and takers, even for the proclaimed toughest job in football. But making the right call here is perhaps more important than ever.
