Potter Sacked: Chelsea Fans Rejoice on Social Media as Manager Is Finally Dismissed

• Graham Potter was sacked at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening just hours after Chelsea lost 2-0 versus Aston Villa
• Potter was shown the door barely six months after he succeeded Thomas Tuchel, who was in September last year
• The Blues are now set to embark on an elaborate search to find a suitable replacement for their manager

Chelsea fans have taken to social media to express their delight following the sacking of Graham Potter as the club manager.

Potter was shown the door at Stamford Bridge on April 2, just a day after the Blues were humbled 2-0 by Aston Villa.

The west Londoners have endured a frustrating run of results under the Englishman, with the 2021 Champions League winners almost certain of missing out on a top-four spot at the end of the season.

Potter, who was appointed to the role only in September 2021, has overseen a disastrous streak of results, with Chelsea managing just 10 wins from their last 28 outings.

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The woeful run of form saw a section of fans call on the club to sack the former Brighton coach, with their 2-0 defeat against Villa leaving the club with no choice but to get rid of the Englishman.

"Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition," the club said in an official statement.

The club further thanked Potter for his efforts and contributions and wished him well for the future.

Potter out: Chelsea fans react

The news of Potter's sacking sent fans into a wild meltdown online, with many welcoming the drastic move.

@djphantasy posted:

"It's the right move. He'll go down in history as Chelsea's worst-ever manager."

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@shotbyfinnegan added:

"Thank you @ChelseaFC @todd_boehly @Dannythefink and all the others. It was the right thing to do."

@sanket_nair commented:

"Imperium curse broken. Hard luck Mr Potter, but this was a long time coming."

@etemessy tweeted:

"I've waited for this day my whole life."

However, there are those who commiserated with Potter, with @ashu_deiro tweeting:

"All the very best to Potter, we all are sorry that it didn't work out....He needs more time and experience to reach Chelsea level."

Potter praises Enzo and Mudryk

Sports Brief earlier reported on Potter praising his January signings, Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk, after their performances against Leicester City.

The duo contributed an assist each after costing Chelsea a combined €221 million in the winter transfer window - more than 60% of the window's spend.