When Roman Abramovich hands over the keys at some point in the next few weeks, there will be much talk of legacy and how his arrival in English football changed the game forever.
Chelsea fans, the majority of them unashamedly gutted to see the Russian billionaire depart, will point to the trophy cabinet and the countless special days they have enjoyed watching their club turn into one of the best in the world.
Those who remain hopeful of the future will point to Cobham and a world-leading academy that has received significant investment for many years.
