Least Boehly and Eghbali are stepping aside as supporting roles. Fantastic news. 

Vivell, Stewart, and Sheilds in charge of the manager recruitment process. 

7 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Least Boehly and Eghbali are stepping aside as supporting roles. Fantastic news. 

Vivell, Stewart, and Sheilds in charge of the manager recruitment process. 

The sooner Eghbali disappears, the better: it's too much like Eightball or Svengali. I can't work like this!

 

And some people in charge who actually know the football world also helps. Not that's any guarantee. 

Edited April 3, 20233 yr by Valerie

Question: Dear ChatGBP - Write me a poem for The Shed End about Chelsea Sacking Graham Potter.

Answer:

Oh Shed End, gather round and hear the tale

Of Graham Potter, who could not prevail

At Chelsea, where the fans demand success

Poor Potter's sacking caused quite a mess

His time was up, the fans did say

No more would they endure a draw or delay

They wanted trophies, victories and more

So they showed Potter the exit door

Most of the Shed End erupted in cheers and delight

No longer would they suffer through a fright

For Chelsea's standards are high and tough

And Potter's tactics were simply not good enough

The new era beckons, with hope and glee

The fans can now cheer with jubilee

For Potter's gone, his time is done

And Chelsea's journey has just begun

So let's raise a glass to the future ahead

To new victories, titles and glory, we're led

With a smile on our faces, and a song in our heart

Chelsea, oh Chelsea, we're ready to start!

32 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

from David Orstein:

Potter’s Chelsea departure explained, Nagelsmann link and Man United ‘credit card’

David Ornstein

Apr 3, 2023

Chelsea and Graham Potter parting ways was without a doubt the story of the weekend and there is a lot we will dig into and explain on The Athletic around it in the coming days.

On Sunday morning, even some members of the hierarchy were under the impression he would still be in charge for Tuesday’s Premier League game against Liverpool. But things changed rapidly, with Potter dismissed after just 31 matches in charge and the decision unanimous.

While we gather the inside story and find out what the club have planned next in the coming days, we’re going to use the start of this week’s column to explain how we got here (using a slightly different format from normal).

Why has Potter gone now?

Chelsea’s owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital felt results were too disappointing and were not seeing the progress they wanted. The team slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table after Saturday’s defeat at home by Aston Villa, with Champions League football next season almost definitely reliant on winning this year’s competition, which is a tough task.

Despite being defiant in their backing of the former Brighton manager when results were poor either side of the World Cup, concerns have grown considerably in recent weeks and the club’s four key decision-makers — Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, director of global talent and transfers Paul Winstanley and technical director Laurence Stewart — weren’t seeing the progress they wanted. Chelsea have now won just four of their past 19 Premier League games, despite impressive performances in Europe.

Potter is believed to have taken the news, delivered face-to-face at the training ground, incredibly professionally and has agreed a severance package unrelated to the five-year deal he signed when he joined. Players and most other staff were not told in advance in order to avoid leaks.

What about Tuesday against Liverpool?

One of the unusual parts of Potter’s departure is that most of his backroom staff will stay in place until a successor is hired. This is something Potter has supported. That means former Brighton defender Bruno will be in charge of the team for the home game against Liverpool on Tuesday and possibly after that. Bruno worked under Potter after retiring in 2019 and the Spaniard moved to Stamford Bridge alongside him earlier this season. The board wanted some consistency and believe the infrastructure is there to bounce back in the league and compete against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.

Will Chelsea be moving fast for Nagelsmann?

Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich last month and has already been linked with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. At this stage, it is unclear where, if at any of these clubs, he will end up and Chelsea were insistent on Sunday night that they will be taking their time and ensuring the search for the new head coach will be exhaustive and thorough — and that they have yet to speak to any candidates for the permanent position.

Like most clubs, they do have a list of managers they admire but that will be updated in the coming days and weeks. The possibility of all the above sides looking for a new head coach prior to the 2023-24 season means competition will be high, but Chelsea feel removing Potter now may give them a headstart on the likes of PSG and Real if they make a change.

Stewart and Winstanley will look to identify the head coach they believe can deliver trophies to a squad that has been assembled at enormous cost and then make a recommendation to Boehly and Eghbali.

Does this mean Potter is heading to Leicester or Spurs?

It’s far too early to say. Leicester have long admired Potter and Spurs held discussions with him two years ago but he wasn’t an option until Sunday night. Chelsea believe Potter will be better for the experience of the past few months and will go on to be a top coach but it is unclear at which level he will be welcomed back to the Premier League at this stage.

We will update you as and when we know more.

Interesting that there is no mention of Vivell being involved as either a key decision maker on the Potter decision, or with any involvement in the new manager search.

2 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

Question: Dear ChatGBP - Write me a poem for The Shed End about Chelsea Sacking Graham Potter.

Answer:

Oh Shed End, gather round and hear the tale

Of Graham Potter, who could not prevail

At Chelsea, where the fans demand success

Poor Potter's sacking caused quite a mess

His time was up, the fans did say

No more would they endure a draw or delay

They wanted trophies, victories and more

So they showed Potter the exit door

Most of the Shed End erupted in cheers and delight

No longer would they suffer through a fright

For Chelsea's standards are high and tough

And Potter's tactics were simply not good enough

The new era beckons, with hope and glee

The fans can now cheer with jubilee

For Potter's gone, his time is done

And Chelsea's journey has just begun

So let's raise a glass to the future ahead

To new victories, titles and glory, we're led

With a smile on our faces, and a song in our heart

Chelsea, oh Chelsea, we're ready to start!

Dear ChatGBT - write me a poem for a poster called Gol15 who had a man crush on a football player called Jorginho.

Answer:

Oh Gol15, you've got a crush so fine

On Jorginho, the footballer so divine

His skills on the pitch make your heart sing

And your love for him is quite a thing

The way he moves, the way he plays

Makes you dream of fun filled days

With Jorgi by your side you can win it all

And you'll feel warm and proud and tall

Oh Gol15, your passion is clear

You love that boy from far and near

Your heart beats faster at the sound of his name

And you'll never tire of watching his game

So let's raise a toast to your football crush

May your admiration never hush

For Jorginho, the footballer so great

Your love for him will never abate.

4 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Interesting that there is no mention of Vivell being involved as either a key decision maker on the Potter decision, or with any involvement in the new manager search.

Indeed - particularly given the Nagelsman links.

6 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Interesting that there is no mention of Vivell being involved as either a key decision maker on the Potter decision, or with any involvement in the new manager search.

Yeah that's surprising, I thought that Vivell would be pushing for it the most out of the board

6 minutes ago, Drogba1 said:

Yeah that's surprising, I thought that Vivell would be pushing for it the most out of the board

Depends on who you want to believe. Could of sworn I read something from Law or Phillips that Vivell was the one who pushed for his sacking immediately after the Villa result. 

Should have gone after the Southampton game. what an odd 12 months for the club. Hope we get the next appointment right, what a very expensive mistake to hire potter. I wanted it to work but just not CFC standard. 

best of luck but good riddance

 

 

4 hours ago, nonotnowjim said:

is he getting fired? If yes then I agree we should bring him home.

He is going to lose La Liga and if RM then do not win the Champions League, it is likely that he will get the sack.

3 hours ago, coco said:

Are we trying to become Watford ?

 

I think Southampton have done this twice this season as well. But that wasn't my point anyway. The point i was trying to make is that whilst Chelsea have moved through managers at a rapid rate, it is not massively different than anywhere else. Even at Citeh, whilst Guardiola is held up as a mark of stability, Pelligrini, Mancini, Hughes didn't hang around much longer than our averages either.

Whilst i am not advocating the approach, what i was saying was that it is not as if we are the anti christ as most clubs are getting through managers every 2-3 years.

I see that Phil McNulty is beign as restrained and balanced as ever.

I mean, paying somebody 6 times their annual salaray and then moving them on after 7 months with a severance package as well. Its pretty damn brutal that is.

I am so glad i am employed in an environemnt where i have the stability of inflation based 3% payrises. Phew, lucky me.

 

1 hour ago, nonotnowjim said:

Question: Dear ChatGBP - Write me a poem for The Shed End about Chelsea Sacking Graham Potter.

Answer:

Oh Shed End, gather round and hear the tale

Of Graham Potter, who could not prevail

At Chelsea, where the fans demand success

Poor Potter's sacking caused quite a mess

His time was up, the fans did say

No more would they endure a draw or delay

They wanted trophies, victories and more

So they showed Potter the exit door

Most of the Shed End erupted in cheers and delight

No longer would they suffer through a fright

For Chelsea's standards are high and tough

And Potter's tactics were simply not good enough

The new era beckons, with hope and glee

The fans can now cheer with jubilee

For Potter's gone, his time is done

And Chelsea's journey has just begun

So let's raise a glass to the future ahead

To new victories, titles and glory, we're led

With a smile on our faces, and a song in our heart

Chelsea, oh Chelsea, we're ready to start!

For the 503rd time, you're not a Potter supporter 

All season my head and heart have been at odds with each other over Potter.  My head told me he wasn't right and the lack of goals was a worry, but my heart loved the idea of a young talented English manager creating a long term dynasty of glory.   Over the past 6 months instead of any sort of improvement we have slowly dropped down the league and the head thoughts have been winning over, the heart slowing fading until finally giving up all hope on Saturday night.  Sad that its not worked out, that's football I guess, but the guy was top quality with the way he conducted himself and unlike other managers didn't kick up a stink or leave with a bad taste.   Like most have said the sacking gave me a strange sense of relief.

As for the next manager I don't know if Nagelsman is the right pick but he defiantly ticks all the right boxes for Bohley and his boards.  All I know is his teams score goals and I'm happy with that.  I don't want anymore possession based managers that apparently play attractive football because they move the ball sideways for 90 minutes.  I'd trade winning a trophy every year for a team that wins by 4 or 5 goals every 2 or 3 weeks.  Lets bring back some entertainment and excitement back to the bridge its been far too long since we've had regular edge of your seat football and enjoyment.

It is funny how a bloody United supporter over at the Athletic is the only journalist who is defending this sacking and telling it how it is. 

 

- 3 wins in 2023. 

- 1 win vs current top 10 which was against Gerrard's Villa. 

- 0 wins against Top 8. 

- 2 London derby wins out of 8.  Both against Palace. 

- 3 away wins in the league. 

- 21 goals scored in 22 league matches. 

- 0 G/D

- 4 points taken from a possible 9 against the current bottom 3. 

- 600m spent. 

- 7 months in charge.

- 32% win ratio

- 1.27 points per game. 

 

 

 

 

Just now, Sconnie Blue said:

It is funny how a bloody United supporter over at the Athletic is the only journalist who is defending this sacking and telling it how it is. 

 

- 3 wins in 2023. 

- 1 win vs current top 10 which was against Gerrard's Villa. 

- 0 wins against Top 8. 

- 2 London derby wins out of 8.  Both against Palace. 

- 3 away wins in the league. 

- 21 goals scored in 22 league matches. 

- 0 G/D

- 4 points taken from a possible 9 against the current bottom 3. 

- 600m spent. 

- 7 months in charge.

- 32% win ratio

- 1.27 points per game. 

Villa were 16th when we beat them, so technically it's still "no wins against the top ten". Hopefully Bruno and the team can put that to rights on Tuesday !

 

Tuchel still has the 5th stand app on his phone doesn't he 😂 proper Chels

14 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

It is funny how a bloody United supporter over at the Athletic is the only journalist who is defending this sacking and telling it how it is. 

 

- 3 wins in 2023. 

- 1 win vs current top 10 which was against Gerrard's Villa. 

- 0 wins against Top 8. 

- 2 London derby wins out of 8.  Both against Palace. 

- 3 away wins in the league. 

- 21 goals scored in 22 league matches. 

- 0 G/D

- 4 points taken from a possible 9 against the current bottom 3. 

- 600m spent. 

- 7 months in charge.

- 32% win ratio

- 1.27 points per game. 

 

 

 

 

Quite damning those stats.  I'm all for giving a manager time but there's nothing there to give any hope to the most optimistic fan.  Many managers have been sacked for less.  

Hopefully it looks like a proper procedure will be followed to find the next manager, i suspect Vivell is being kept out of the process as he is obviously biased.

1 hour ago, DarkMata said:

Quite damning those stats.  I'm all for giving a manager time but there's nothing there to give any hope to the most optimistic fan.  Many managers have been sacked for less.  

Damning when you don't include the fact Potter has us in the last 8 in CL, but that would spoil the effect.

3 minutes ago, coco said:

Damning when you don't include the fact Potter has us in the last 8 in CL, but that would spoil the effect.

Unfortunately we don't play a 38 game season in the Champions League. Not yet anyway. I praise Potter and though he at least deserved the rest of the CL campaign, but its becoming evident he's relying on a system that has already been tailored for Europe by his predecessor. 

 

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

It is funny how a bloody United supporter over at the Athletic is the only journalist who is defending this sacking and telling it how it is. 

 

- 3 wins in 2023. 

- 1 win vs current top 10 which was against Gerrard's Villa. 

- 0 wins against Top 8. 

- 2 London derby wins out of 8.  Both against Palace. 

- 3 away wins in the league. 

- 21 goals scored in 22 league matches. 

- 0 G/D

- 4 points taken from a possible 9 against the current bottom 3. 

- 600m spent. 

- 7 months in charge.

- 32% win ratio

- 1.27 points per game. 

 

 

 

 

LMAO Potter trully is the worst manager we have ever had... Just lmao at all that trusted in this particular "process"!

45 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

LMAO Potter trully is the worst manager we have ever had... Just lmao at all that trusted in this particular "process"!

People can make all the excuses they want, he is by far the worst manager we've had here. 

I would say Lampard had a far harder job than Potter had and he did miles better, even AVB wasn't this bad and he didn't have it easy either. Horrendous appointment and a complete waste of a season. 

We should consider ourselves lucky this farce didn't carry onto next season. I can only hope the owners actually pick someone with merit this time and not another hipster project manager. 

Reading I think in an Independent article and they said Potter probably had 10 unhappy players and bad apples in the squad due to not getting games.

If that is a factor the new chaps will have it to deal with too.

It is confirmation they don't really know what they are doing yet.

2 hours ago, coco said:

Damning when you don't include the fact Potter has us in the last 8 in CL, but that would spoil the effect.

It’s not the first time a Chelsea team has put in performances in the CL then look like they don’t care in the league.  Even last season the performance vs Real Madrid was vastly better than the turgid Premier League ones.