"I cannot believe what I'm hearing!" | Reactions to Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea 

The craziest thing is now its a massive setback for Chelsea, literally have to start all over again, getting use to the manger, how they play etc. Very poor decision

It’s the most ridiculous thing to do by hiring two sporting directors who know nothing about football. Sanity went haywire.

This is madness he was just getting the team playing good football and bringing through some class young players Wtf are the board thinking?

As a Chelsea fan, yeah I've been unhappy for most of them beginning. We won more than we drew or lost, but we lost important games. But injuries contributed to that, as well as inexperience. Jackson and mudryk for example can't finish, but they've improved. Nkunku and Reece James, Enzo, Fofana, Chilwell, and so many more players out injured. We got most players back, and we started winning. I think it would've right for him to at least see out his contract, but I imagine Boehly has been playing FIFA career mode, and decided that we should've been competing for a quadruple this season, and probably next season too.

Believe it, this is how TOXIC AND TOTALLY CLUELESS AND OUT OF THEIR THEIR DEPTH THESE OWNERS REALLY ARE.

Think he did a good job. Took a completely new team and finished strong. Needed more time. Silly. A lot of mid players as well.

Sack Bohely...this man means business not passion. Sack this businessmen rather a football lover.

Reasons why Poch should have been kept: - Good run at the end of the season - Team is playing with Confidence and finally finishing chances - Fans have been warming up to Poch - Football played was good to watch - Players believed in Poch, the posts spoke volumes - Went from 12th to 6th and guaranteed some European football despite having the most injuries in the league Reason why Poch should be sacked: - Boehly's Ego - Boehly wants us to be mid table team - Boehly wants money, not titles Ipswich manager being in contention to be the next manager is a joke, all respect to Mckenna and what he's done but he's only properly managed in the championship, we know Premier league is a different beast.

It’s really hard as a Chelsea fan just Idiotic Decisions they sacked Tuchel and now Pochettino we need a better board better medical staff better everything

I don't know who are more disillusioned the Man Utd fans or Chelsea fans who think they are entitled to top four finishes year in and year out. Ridiculous decision from Chelsea.

Chelsea back to square one. What a farce.

Eghbali and Feliciano are destroying the Club!!!

Just 12 days or so ago, Todd Boehly was praising the "beautiful football" from Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino (yes there's a video of this)! Incredible how things turn around, madness.

I am Chelsea fan and at times during the season I question many times whether Pochettino was the right man as one week we looked good and the next would be bad. There where times I would of been open for Pochettino to go but based on the way the team was playing towards the end it is just pure madness to have sacked him. It is so frustrating as finally when Chelsea started to actually show real understanding and togetherness on the pitch they let the manager go. It is a huge opportunity and risk for any manager who takes the Chelsea job and I just hope its not De Zebri from Brighton as it would be a huge downgrade. The most realistic one in my opinion is Ruben Amorim but Sporting paid a big fee to Braga to get him as their manager and If Chelsea would have to do the same I don't think Chelsea would be up for doing that.

Since 2015 , 10 managers thats crazy

As a Hammers fan Im disgusted with Chelsea. He had just got his young players purring. Very silly decision. I bet they pannicked knpwing Amorim was avaliable. I wouldnt put it past them. He would be 6 managers in 3 seasons. So far 5 in 2.

Until when, this board ?...

They had Potter he's a yes man and sacked him

Spurs fan.. they don't deserve you mate.. good riddons Man had a hard start to the season with soo many new players.. finished the season strong I'm sure next year they would have done well with Pochitinho

Back in United, they are happy with 8th finish, "Eric Ten Hag and Manchester united are discussing contract extension", I think that's what they are doing now.

It's all about selling anything they can to paper over the insane amounts of money they've wasted. I would guess Poch didn't want to sell some his best players. The plan is to now get an inexperienced coach to try and bed in an inexperienced young team, that they think should be in the top 4. Jokers....

There is going to be massive pressure on the new coach if he is to get a top 4 finish next season. I could only imagine a manager with experience could do that. Also it is a huge risk Chelsea management are taking, if the new manager gets lower than top 6 next season they are going to confirm what everyone is thinking right now.

I hope there is no manager who wants to coach Chelsea. The owner gave a high task with players like this who lack experience, they should be thankful they are still in uel

Potter silently accepted every stupid decision these yanks made, he was very much a YES man. Sacked.

As an arsenal fan, i respected chelsea for what they achieved , putting feelings, rivals, and banter aside from how they thrown on us, especially about the champions league. If we had a Ruthless owner like Roman, no doubt it wouldn't be an argument how successful we would have been. That man was elite and massive respect to him of what he takes your club from and beyond. However, this current owner seems clueless about what he's doing. Back when roman was in charge, there were top managers that had the win now mentality, which was on par with the owner, Bohley approach is different with kids, but dont want to go through the process of development . Take it from us. The road ahead will be rocky and steep. You can't take on this model and not expect the challenges. This was inevitable from the moment you decide to go this route.

I will prefer thiago Silva to Ipswich coach either

Getting ready for another banter Chelsea season

Pochettino was Levyed at Tottenham, He just didn’t want to be Boehlyed.

This is bad News when Pochettino Has Unity with Team . Owner makes Strange decision

Life goes on

I cant believe it im shocked😢😢

Chelsea owners are clueless

Impatience is not a virtue

6th when you’re going for top 4 in your first season really isn’t bad. Especially when you look at the teams above. 8th when you’re going for top 4…..well that’s different

we are devastated 😢😦😩

“I’ve got an excited emoji” 😂 PUT IT AWAY 4:10

Good to see Paul has smartened himself up for this interview!

Under all the pressure and scrutiny at the start he definitely got them going at end looked like they was finding thier identity again. Got them a European place when it looked well out off their reach in February went on a mad run and scoring on average 2 goals a game. Strange decision

This just crazy after finally getting this young Chelsea team to buy into the POCH project , you let him go ? Wow this is crazy just crazy

Back to square 1 yayyyyy poch didn’t even do that bad tbh for his first season

I am not a Chelsea fan but i find it very strange they let Poch go. I didn't expect them to finish in the top 6 at the start of the season because of all the change in management with such a young team who are pulled in from different clubs but poch managed it. The team really started to gel into the way Poch wanted to play and it shows in the second half of the season. Now with the new manager coming in, they have to start all over again under the new play style and philosophy. What a waste of time and money from the owner.

I wasn't a fan of Poch initially, but the more I looked at the reality of the situation, it made me appreciate the situation the players and Poch's team were in... And... honestly. I think the owners owed the process a shot. Maybe if, they revise their spending they wouldn't be frantic with their decision making. Caicedo has grown throughout the season, yes, but 116-mil is madness. (That move says a lot about their thinking). Well let's watch this drama unfold. If we lose Chalobah, ... smh... sigh.

It's all about power and control. Poch wanted more control and the board said no, so they parted ways. Tuchel also could not work with this board. Chelsea need a yes man - that is why they will go for some younger coach like Kompany or McKenna.

One bloody season!!! Outrageous!! I hope they regret this big time!!!!

If, they don't find a good coach who can replace MP, then next season will be in deep trouble.

Who will tell this ownership that a big club shouldn't have to sell players for any reason. If you have to then you may as well be Brighton or Dortmund. You don't see Man City selling players they want and who want them.

People keep saying “finished the well/great” etc but it’s about the WHOLE season and his tactics subs selection going to five at the back when losing 0-5 ??/ saying Silva can’t play in back four then playing him in one ffs. Judge him fairly but INCLUDE everything that he did ffs

Good point about De Zerbi being volatile at times. McKenna or Maresca it is then 💀

What can you expect from Mr two and a half games... That board is clueless

Right up there with Hull City's decision to sack Liam Rosenior.

I seriously thought they will be challenging for top 4 next year.... They will be lucky to be in top 10.

WHAT DO THEY EVEN WANT ? - Sacked Potter , the biggest Yes Man I've ever seen - Sacked Tuchel - The opposite of a yes man - Sacked Poch - A mini yes man And the list they have to replace him is actually laughable LOL. How about sacking the medical team before the manager ? That would be interesting for a start . As a Chelsea fan i just wish, whoever they approach next start saying no, cos this isn't the place to come if you wanna develop your managerial career. it never has been but these lot might just be more erratic than Roman Abramovich, with Roman he's sack you and replace you with better. These lot have gone from Tuchel > Lampard > Potter > Pochettinho to now scouting managers from the Championship. Also, can we all stop blaming Todd Boehly, this is Behdad Eghbali's decision, Todd owns 10% of the club much less than the 60% that Behdad Eghbali's group owns. these lot actually annoy me, they shouldve just bought Man United like they wanted to do before Chelsea was sanctioned.

He was doing a great job and needed more time.

poch what a manager! shocking decision

I got no love for Chelsea but still sacking Poch is such a rubbish decision! They found their way towards the end of the season and did really well. Beyond me why they think it's better to start from scratch again!

The Brentford and Ipswich managers to label them as yes men who would just be happy to be there is disrespectful linking them to that job is just ridiculous they are at better run clubs than Chelsea

Pochettino's departure from Chelsea may pave the way for new opportunities, it also underscores the challenges and unfulfilled potential of his tenure. The lack of tangible success, combined with internal issues and strategic disruptions, paints a critical picture of his time at the club.

The most surprise things is not Poch gettin sack! but seeing him get sack earlier than ETH is a surprise!

Someone mentioned thomas frank is going to be their next manager

"cant believe hes gone" "paid tribute" hes not dead ffs

This may well be the stupidest thing Chelsea have done in a great long while. Yes, the Blues finished 6th and that's not what Chelsea or their fans think is adequate, and yes, the first half of the season was pretty dismal, but the form they were in at the end of the season was probably worthy of 4th place or higher. The general tendency to sack managers about every other season is, in my view, the single biggest bad thing about the EPL. I don't know what was happening in the meeting rooms with the owners of Chelsea, but sacking Poch now is stupid on steroids!

Last 5 games doesnt fix the previous krap performances, too little too late

Its mad to think that the smart move from mckenna is to stay at Ipswich sod chelsea owner dont know arse from elbow

Im sure they have a manager lined up ,they finished fourth from xmas so a great recovery from chelsea .

It's time to change the owners than the coach or players

Sky Sports News, This is amazing! I can't stop smiling!

the owners want a Champions League spot, yet they are going for young and inexperienced coaches. They are insane.

The right decision. Was warming to him but this is Chelsea. He is a Tottenham man too.

What a mess...Jesus !!! - but i do think Thomas Frank would be a super fit and caring of the players like Potch is/was - but that's just me.

The problem is they want instant success within a year of appointmenting a new manager......come on every manager needs time to build a successful squad....Poch was starting to get them playing.

Madness .

Just when I thought chelsea were going to make impact next season but then they’ve returned back to the gutter by sacking pochettino

Not only 5 consecutive wins, he lost 1 in his last 15 games, and thats against an inform Arsenal. Has to be one of the worst decisions in the history of the prem, shambles.

Managers are NOT SUPPOSED to be ‘yes men.’ Otherwise, guess what? They can’t manage because they are being managed by someone else. The whole thing is a joke. The owners at this football club are making big mistakes and I cannot see how they know anything about football at the highest level. You get a good manager and guess what? They know a lot about football and they know wonderful amounts about the game. And then you have the right to think that you, as owners, know better. I am a Chelsea fan, and believe me now, this is a sad and hopeless situation. Sure, a manager can sometimes need help in who to recruit in terms of players but they should never be told and instructed like this. It makes it even worse that they want to sell Gallagher and Chalobah?? They are our youth, they are the players that have a very special connection to the club and you want to take that away from them. The fans had a huge banner of Gallagher in the stadium the other day. Because we love Gallagher and he puts in 110 percent on the pitch. These are disgusting, money grabbing fools that have not and will not do well for our club. It will be a miserable few years because of who sits at the top of the hierarchy.

He won the last few games improved a lot

w're gonna finish anywhere between 10th-12th again next season. If we had kept poch, we'd have finished 4th at the very least next season.

Perhaps the players aren’t good enough for top 4.

Why going for average coaches to manage a bigger club, Todd is looking for who will always say yes yes to whatsoever he says and want not minding the damages he's doing to the club. The England fans needs to stand up against this madness 😮

Todd Boehly just ready a Skoda Fabia but asked Mauricio Pochettino drive like a Ferrari. Nonsense & crazy. Mr B let's go to have body check as well his brain.

The return of Legendary Frank 😢😢😢

I am not shocked that Pochetino got sacked but rather that the commercial men ( owners ) want to decide football strategy. If they choose another yes man, then the downward spiral will accelerate. The successful managers in English Football ( Guardiola, Klopp, Mourinho , Ferguson ) have been instrumental in choosing the players that fit into the profiles required and football strategy. The commercial strategy determining the football strategy here is very risky. No project is guaranteed success. Forget , the term project. Just focus on victory here and now, if that success is repeated consistently then you build up a legacy that's what Man City have built. Guardiola controls the football strategy. The owners don't tell him what players to acquire and in return he has transformed city beyond measure. City are also enjoying commercial success as result. At the end of the day it's Clearlake's investment at risk, so their shots to call. As I fan I don't think much will change in the approach until after they exit . I wonder if they will exit via a sale or float an IPO , what that time frame or horizon will look like and what's the current valuation of the club and and it's assets.

I suspect that stats would show that in the final third of the season, Chelsea were as good as anyone, bar City & Arsenal. They were on the up. Bizarre decision. Can't see Chelsea bettering 6th next year.

Clubs expect to see massive changes within a few weeks, months and upto a year. Depending on how bad it is upon a new manager arrival, it can take well over a year to see any positive change. Why bring someone in who is doing a ok job at the club, just to sack him for no reason whatsoever. These things take time, anyone with half a brain knows that.

Pulls it together at the end...... and he's gone!

March 2022, when it all changed…..

Roman Abramovich used to sack managers more than anybody & it used to work for Chelsea am not sure whether it will still be the case

If top 4 was the major concern Poch would've been sacked by matchday 30, for example, when Chelsea were still 11th and it was obvious champions league football was an unattainable goal. There's more going on behind the scenes that us mere plebs aren't being made aware of.

Took me a minute to recognize a clean shaven Rob Edwards !

They should have given him more time

Brentford fan here.....Surely the players will be upset about the lack of ambition here. They are rolling with poch. Confidence good..great results then they do this. WOULD YOU WANT TO PLAY UNDER THIS SYSTEM? LOOK FORWARD TO BATTLING NEXT SEASON.

What would chelsea fans think of xavi from barca and honestly im a itfc fan and i think mckenna stay with town fir another season or 2 do something insanely magical thinking top 10 finnish get ipswich a established prem club then bring the fergie era back to united and poch will go england chelsea i think will get maresca or xavi or de zerbi and united gets tuchel amd Brighton gets thomas frank and ETH gets left out of a job

Great News! We weren't going anywhere with Poch

Clearwater?

Arsenal fan here. BAFFLED!!!!!

All that hard work to build a foundation to manage the ridiculous squad size, wages and egos, all down the fkn drain. Abramovic was ruthless but seemed to always time it right, Bohely is just simply wielding his axe and money carelessly and won’t get anywhere anytime soon.

This is total madness.

Chelsea didn't perform bad against top teams, only Arsenal, we were just struggling vs teams in second half of the table or teams didn't want to play football just defend and do contre attack. Pochettino had a plan but the team is very young new to each other. American sport are different from other part of the world so having owner from US is a big problem, football is about process,understanding each other, need time to win trophies.

As always Chelsea doing the wrong thing when Pochetino was just getting traction

porch was way better than "ten hag" truth be told and if Manchester united keeps him after FA cup ill understand we gonna see the same style of play next season.

Hard to understand this one