Carlo Ancelotti has reminisced about a night out with his Chelsea squad following his final game at the club in 2011.
The Everton boss took charge of the Blues in 2009 and won the Premier League and FA Cup during his first season at Stamford Bridge.
He could not follow up that success in the following campaign, however, and was sacked and replaced by Andres Villas-Boas after the last day of the season.
Ancelotti returns to Stamford Bridge with Everton this weekend, and speaking to Jamie Carragher in an interview for The Telegraph he said he has fond memories of his farewell with his old team on the last day of the 2010-2011 season after a game at Goodison Park.
"All the squad was there," Ancelotti said. "I knew it was going to be the last game and I had friends from Italy over.
"On the bus home, the players knew I was sacked and Ashley Cole said we must go out. I said no because I had ten friends visiting. We are having dinner at my house.
"But Ashley was, ‘ No, no, they must all come. I will send you a bus ’ . So he sent a minibus to get us. It was unforgettable."
Despite being dismissed from the club Ancelotti said he has nothing but good memories of Chelsea, and insisted he still got on well with Roman Abramovich.
"I remember every day I was at Chelsea," he added. "It was a good time, a fantastic period with fantastic staff and unbelievable players.
"I had and I still have a good relationship with Roman Abramovich. He gave me the chance to manage in England and it was one of the best teams I ever managed."
Ancelotti will be hoping to have a successful return to Stamford Bridge, with his Toffees side looking to bounce back after failing to win their previous two Premier League games.
