Roman Abramovich has displayed ocean-deep pockets and a ruthless streak in his desire to win the Champions LeagueSeason One 2003-04Roman Abramovich's £60m takeover of an institution with debts of around £80m was accompanied by a blaze of eye-catching signings, from the likes of Damien Duff for £17m to Hernán Crespo at £16.9m, as Claudio Ranieri constructed a squad aimed at challenging both domestically and in Europe. More than £110m was spent overhauling the playing staff and the second-place finish secured behind Arsenal's "invincibles" represented the club's best in 49 years. Indeed, their rivals were defeated at Highbury in the Champions L...