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      Chelsea in no rush to appoint new boss despite Nagelsmann interest with Bruno set to stay in charge for rest of season

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      CHELSEA are in no rush to appoint a new manager.Julian Nagelsmann is the early favourite for the Stamford Bridge hotseat after the Blues sacked Graham Potter on Sunday.
      Chelsea sacked Graham Potter on Sunday after they slipped to 11th in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Bruno Saltor has been named as interim manager of the BluesCredit: Getty
      But SunSport understands owner Todd Boehly is preparing for a long and thorough search for a new boss after seeing his first appointment flop inside seven months.
      The Blues sacked Graham Potter after just seven months in charge and £330million spent in the January transfer window on Sunday.
      Potter was hired on a five-year deal worth £12m-a-year after Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel was axed following a poor start to the season.
      Chelsea backed the former Brighton boss with £330million in the January transfer window, taking their spend this season above £600m.
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      However, Potter has been unable to turn the club’s Chelsea’s fortunes around with the Blues sliding to 11th in the top-flight after their 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
      Bruno Saltor will take charge of the West Londoners until a permanent successor for Potter is appointed.
      And it is understood Bruno could stay in charge as interim head coach for the rest of the campaign.
      Boehly and the rest of Chelsea’s top brass have accepted that they are unlikely to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top four finish – although they are preparing to face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals next week.
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      Therefore they are prepared to wait and launch an extensive search for a new man to take charge and lead them long-term.
      German coach Nagelsmann, who was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich last month and replaced by Tuchel, is the early bookies favourite for the job.
      The 35-year-old arrived at Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2021 and won the league by eight points in his first season in charge as well as leading them to back-to-back German Supercup wins.
      Reports have also claimed that new Chelsea technical director Christian Vivell is “pushing” for him to take charge.
      Former Spurs and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is another favourite with the bookies and remains a free agent having been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in June 2022 despite leading them to the French title.
      Other candidates include former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, former Spain manager Luis Enrique, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Oliver Glasner, and even two-time former Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who is now at Roma.
      Potter, 47, leaves Chelsea with the WORST record of any Blues manager in the Premier League era, being dismissed after a horror run.
      The former Brighton boss leaves Stamford Bridge with the worst points-per-game record of Blues bosses who have managed more than 20 games – picking up an average of 1.27 points per game.
      Potter won seven of his 22 league matches in charge of the club, drew seven and lost eight.
      That translated to the Blues collecting a mere 28 points from an available 66.
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      Potter was in charge of Chelsea for a total of 31 games, in which he won 12, drew eight and lost eleven matches.
      That dismal record equated to an average of 1.42 points per match for the five-time Premier League winners.
      Julian Nagelsmann has been linked with the jobCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly is prepared to wait before appointing a new managerCredit: Rex More

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      Newcastle fans say Jacob Murphy should have ‘keys to the city’ after cheeky taunt at Man Utd

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      NEWCASTLE supporters say Jacob Murphy should have the “keys to the city” after his cheeky taunt towards Manchester United.The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 at St. James’ Park as the Magpies leapfrogged them into third.
      Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy had fans in stitches after they beat Man UtdCredit: AP
      Jacob Murphy after beating Manchester United 2-0Credit: Twitter

      Second half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson condemned United to their latest disappointment in the Premier League.
      It was a miserable afternoon all-round for United, with many fans questioning Erik ten Hag’s decision to leave out Fred.
      And tensions threatened to boil over as Lisandro Martinez was spotted punching the dug-out after he was substituted off.
      Ten Hag was also involved in a touchline spat with his counterpart Eddie Howe and the Toon coaching staff late on as he complained about Newcastle’s time-wasting.
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      And cheeky Murphy could not resist poking fun at those complaints following the full-time whistle.
      The club’s Twitter account shared footage of the Newcastle players leaving the pitch following the game.
      And winger Murphy, 28, soon spotted the camera and jokingly started pointing at an imaginary watch on his wrist as he mocked the United moans.
      After seeing the clip, one delighted Twitter user demanded: “Give him the keys to the city.”
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      Another wrote: “What a man Jacob Murphy!”
      A fellow fan said: “Love you Jacob, so dedicated, well done.”
      Another delighted Toon supporter typed: “How many unsung hero’s do #nufc got this season but Murphy has been one of them & love his banter with other teams.”
      Another fan said: “Murphy is comedy gold like 24/7.”
      A Toon supporter tweeted: “Lifetime contract for Murphy please!”
      Another said: “Give Murphy a medal.”
      While another added: “Jacob Murphy is living his best life right now.” More

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      Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers are the first Prem bosses sacked on same day since 2015… and it’s deja vu for one

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      SUNDAY marked the first time in eight years that TWO Premier League managers lost their jobs on the same day – and remarkably Brendan Rodgers was involved in both.Leicester sacked Rodgers after the club slipped into the relegation zone.
      Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter have both been axed todayCredit: Reuters
      Dick Advocaat left Sunderland on the same day that Rodgers was axed by Liverpool in 2015Credit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      The Foxes were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace on Saturday and decided to axe Rodgers in a bid to beat the drop.
      Rodgers, 50, became the twelfth Premier League manager to be relieved of their duties in the 2022-23 campaign.
      He arrived at Leicester from Celtic in February 2019 and led them to both the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021.
      Rodgers also guided Leicester to the Europa Conference League semi-finals last term but a miserable run of form this season has led to the Foxes pulling the trigger.
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      The club made their announcement earlier this afternoon – but there was further misery in store for another top-flight manager.
      Chelsea announced tonight that Graham Potter had been sacked after just six months in charge.
      Potter was hired on a five-year deal worth £12m-a-year after Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel was axed following a poor start to the season.
      However, ex-Brighton boss Potter has been unable to turn the club’s fortunes around with the Blues sliding to 11th in the top-flight after their 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
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      And the Blues announced that they had fired the 47-year-old on Sunday evening after holding crunch talks with club chiefs earlier at Cobham.
      Rodgers and Potter are the first Premier League managers to lose their job on the same day mid-season since 4 October, 2015.
      Amazingly, Rodgers had been sacked on that day too by Liverpool while Dick Advocaat resigned from Sunderland.
      The Reds got rid of Rodgers, who had led them to a second-placed finish in 2014, after three and a half years in charge after dropping down to tenth in the table.
      Dutchman Advocaat kept Sunderland up the year prior and was declared a hero on Wearside but he walked away after failing to pick up a top-flight win in the first two months of the following campaign.
      Potter leaves Chelsea with the WORST record of any Blues manager in the Premier League era, being dismissed after a horror run.
      The former Brighton boss leaves Stamford Bridge with the worst points-per-game record of Blues managers who have managed more than 20 games – picking up an average of 1.27 points per game.
      Potter won seven of his 22 league matches in charge of the club, drew seven and lost eight.
      That translated to the Blues collecting a mere 28 points from an available 66.
      Former Spurs and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is one of the favourites for the Chelsea job now, with Julian Nagelsmann also available after his Bayern Munich sacking – himself replaced by ex-Blues man Thomas Tuchel.
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      Pochettino, 50, remains a free agent having been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in June 2022 despite leading them to the French title.
      Other candidates include former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, former Spain manager Luis Enrique, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Oliver Glasner, and even two-time former Blues boss Jose Mourinho. More

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      Jamie Carragher trolls Todd Boehly over Graham Potter sacking as fans slam Chelsea as ‘worst run club in world football’

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER joined fans in trolling Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was sacked – with Chelsea called “the worst-run club in world football.” Potter was only hired in September in replace of Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel.
      Jamie Carragher joined fans in trolling Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was sackedCredit: Alamy
      Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea to Todd BoehlyCredit: Getty
      But the ex-Brighton boss lasted just six months, leaving the Blues languishing 11th in the Premier League and on a dismal run.
      Potter’s departure was announced by the club – to much mockery from rival fans online.
      And the comparisons between ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly were quickly made.
      One said: “Chelsea = Worst Run Club in the World.”
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      Another added: “Todd Boehly said he will be different to Roman Abramovich..”
      One said: “Todd Boehly is just an American Roman Abramovich.”
      Liverpool legend Carragher tweeted: “Todd said he would be different to Roman.
      “I feel for Graham Potter, but it was inevitable. You don’t change Tuchel for Potter. Ridiculous decision to start with.”
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      Gary Lineker commented: “Another one bites the dust. Graham Potter the latest to be fired.”
      Chelsea sunk to a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, their TENTH loss of the season.
      And despite the Stamford Bridge board showing faith to Potter and his project in the past, enough proved enough.
      Julian Nagelsmann – sacked by Bayern Munich and replaced by Tuchel – is an early frontrunner to take over despite interest from Tottenham.
      Meanwhile former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is another alternative alongside Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.
      I feel for Graham Potter, but it was inevitable. You don’t change Tuchel for Potter. Ridiculous decision to start with.Jamie Carragher
      Potter’s departure was announced by the club in a statement with Bruno Saltor to take charge in an interim role.
      Co-owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea.
      “We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person.
      “He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
      “Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season.
      “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead.
      “We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.”
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      Luke Shaw says Man Utd flops ‘had it coming’ as he and boss Ten Hag admits Newcastle wanted it more after shambolic loss

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      LUKE SHAW and Erik Ten Hag have given cutting and honest reviews of Manchester United’s shortcomings following their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devil’s were dismantled by Eddie Howe’s side as they dropped below the Magpies into fourth spot.
      Luke Shaw and Manchester United were dealt a hammer blow to their top four hopes by Newcastle
      Erik ten Hag and Eddie Howe clashed during the game
      Shaw pointed towards a lack of passion and hunger for the reasons that United went home without any points.
      He said to Sky Sports: “I think as a team we have to be honest. I do think Newcastle are a very good side, but I don’t think they won the game on quality today.
      “I think they won it on passion, hunger, desire, attitude and they clearly had a higher motivation that we have and that can’t be possible.
      “I feel like I say the same things every time we lose and like I said, it’s not acceptable and we know that.
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      “It was a massive game today and they wanted it more, at Man United that cannot be possible”
      The clash saw Callum Wilson and Joe Willock on the scoresheet for Newcastle, while United only managed one shot on target.
      United boss Ten Hag also gave a scathing summary of why his team was unable to compete.
      He told Sky Sports: “I hate to say it but they were better today – especially their determination, passion and desire. They wanted to win more so they won.
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      “We had our opportunities but then you have to go for goal with the determination they did. It wasn’t good enough. We allowed them too many chances. You have to be hungry and give everything every game.
      “Our attacking game wasn’t good enough. I don’t want to focus on one person. It was a team performance.”
      It was a bad day all around for the Manchester side as players clashed when leaving the pitch.
      Tempers were high throughout the match too with Lisandro Martinez slapping the bench after he was substituted by the manager.
      Ten Hag’s side will have to bounce back as they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
      The United boss seems confident they can come back from the poor display.
      He said: “We have to deal with the setback and learn a lesson. So many times recently, we came back after Liverpool. I don’t have that concern. I believe in the team. I believe we’ll bounce back.” More

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      Chelsea fans exclaim ‘we’re FREE’ as Graham Potter’s six-months of hell ends with Blues in Prem’s bottom half

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      CHELSEA supporters have expressed their joy and declared the club “free” after Graham Potter was axed.Potter was hired on a five-year deal worth £12m-a-year after Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked following a poor start to the season.
      Chelsea have sacked Graham Potter after just six months in chargeCredit: PA
      Blues supporters have been celebrating his exit on TwitterCredit: EPA
      However, ex-Brighton boss Potter has been unable to turn the club’s Chelsea’s fortunes around with the Blues sliding to 11th in the top-flight after their 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
      And the Blues announced that they had fired the 47-year-old on Sunday evening after holding crunch talks with owner Todd Boehly earlier at Cobham.
      Blues fans were over the moon at Potter being relieved of his duties, with one tweeting: “Finally we are free.”
      Another said: “Congratulations to us all.”
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      And another said: “Am I dreaming? Did they finally do this? Love it.”
      One chimed in: “Goodbye and good riddance as well as thanks for finally listening to the supporters.”
      Potter leaves Chelsea with the WORST record of any Blues manager in the Premier League era, being dismissed after a horror run.
      The former Brighton boss leaves Stamford Bridge with the worst points-per-game record of Blues managers who have managed more than 20 games – picking up an average of 1.27 points per game.
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      Potter won seven of his 22 league matches in charge of the club, drew seven and lost eight.
      That translated to the Blues collecting a mere 28 points from an available 66.
      Former Spurs and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is one of the favourites for the Chelsea job now, with Julian Nagelsmann also available after his Bayern Munich sacking – himself replaced by ex-Blues man Thomas Tuchel.
      Pochettino, 50, remains a free agent having been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in June 2022 despite leading them to the French title.
      Other candidates include former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, former Spain manager Luis Enrique, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Oliver Glasner, and even two-time former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
      And some even believe they have a replacement already lined-up in the Special one – who is currently in charge of Roma.
      One wrote: “I think I speak for all chelsea fans when I say we want Mourinho back.”
      While another added: “Jose Mourinho to Chelsea please!”
      Some supporters want Jose Mourinho to return to the clubCredit: EPA More

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      Chelsea statement in full as Graham Potter sacked after just six months in charge with club languishing 11th in Prem

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      CHELSEA released a comprehensive statement after confirming the sacking of Graham Potter. Potter was only hired in September in replace of Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel.
      Graham Potter has been sacked by ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      But the ex-Brighton boss lasted just six months, leaving the Blues languishing 11th in the Premier League and on a dismal run.
      Potter’s departure was announced by the club in a 199-word statement with Bruno Saltor to take charge in an interim role.
      It read: “Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club.
      “Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition.
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      “In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid.
      “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future.”
      Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea.
      “We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person.
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      “He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
      “Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season.
      “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead.
      “We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.”
      Chelsea sunk to a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, their TENTH loss of the season.
      And despite the Stamford Bridge board showing faith to Potter and his project in the past – to the tune of over £600million in the transfer marker – enough proved enough.
      Julian Nagelsmann – sacked by Bayern Munich and replaced by Tuchel – is an early frontrunner to take over despite interest from Tottenham.
      Meanwhile former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is another alternative alongside Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.
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      Seven bosses in race to replace sacked Graham Potter at Chelsea, including shock Mauricio Pochettino swoop

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      CHELSEA are now on the hunt for their third manager under Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was given the boot. Potter only left Brighton in September to replace Champions League-winner Thomas Tuchel.
      Graham Potter has been sacked by ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      But after a dismal runs of performances, that has left Chelsea in 11th, Boehly decided to give Potter his marching orders.
      Owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea.
      “We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person.
      “He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
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      “Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season.
      “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead.
      “We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.”
      It is now back to the drawing board for American billionaire Boehly, who is set to take his time to weigh up his options for Potter’s replacement.
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      Here, SunSport runs down seven options, including some familiar faces.
      Julian Nagelsmann
      The German is without a job having been surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich and replaced by ex-Blues boss Tuchel.
      Nagelsmann made his name at RB Leipzig and was hired by Bayern after Hansi Flick left to take over at Germany.
      The young manager won the Bundesliga last season but was sacked this month due to off-field dillemas.
      Nagelsmann is a frontrunner to take over at Chelsea, with the Stamford Bridge board said to be admirers.
      Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern MunichCredit: PA
      Mauricio Pochettino
      Pochettino is still a free agent having left PSG last year, despite winning the league title in France.
      The Argentine was linked with the Chelsea job after Tuchel’s sacking and was believed to be interested in a return to London.
      Although after Antonio Conte’s exit from Tottenham, Pochettino may prefer a move back to the north of the capital.
      It means Boehly could be forced to act fast if he prefers to make a move for Pochettino.
      Mauricio Pochettino is linked with both the Spurs and Chelsea jobCredit: AP
      Oliver Glasner
      Glasner took Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022 and has been on the Premier League clubs’ radar since.
      And Chelsea are believed to be among those to rate the Austrian, reportedly shortlisting him as a Potter replacement as early as January.
      But again, they face competition with Spurs, who have made contact with Glasner to fill the void left by Conte.
      Despite Glasner’s promise, he has less experience in the top flight as other options on the table for Chelsea.
      Oliver Glasner is said to be admired by the Chelsea boardCredit: EPA
      Brendan Rodgers
      The Northern Irishman spent two years at Chelsea managing their reserves from 2006-2008 and has long been linked with taking over at Stamford Bridge.
      Rodgers has now been sacked by Leicester with the Foxes second from bottom and in a real relegation scrap.
      It leaves the former Celtic manager – who won two Premiership titles in Scotland – back on the managerial market.
      But despite his experience in English football, Rodgers has endured a horror run in recent times.
      Leicester sacked Brendan RodgersCredit: Getty

      Jose Mourinho
      Mourinho is a legend at Chelsea following his two stints, where he won three league titles.
      He is now at Roma, chasing Champions League qualification in his second season in Italy.
      Mourinho is understood to have been open to a THIRD Chelsea spell in the past.
      But his time at Manchester United and Spurs may have caused friction with fans while he has voiced his content at Roma in the past.
      Jose Mourinho has been content at RomaCredit: EPA
      Zinedine Zidane
      The Frenchman was linked with Chelsea before Frank Lampard’s hiring in 2019 and when the Blues icon was sacked in 2021.
      Zidane has had two stints managing Real Madrid, winning three Champions League trophies and two LaLiga titles.
      But after leaving once more two years ago, the 1998 World Cup winner is yet to take up another role.
      It has been suggested in the past that Zidane is holding out for the France role, despite FFF chief Le Graet ruling it out in the past.
      Zinedine Zidane has been linked with the France jobCredit: Splash
      Luis Enrique
      Enrique won two LaLiga titles and a Champions League trophy during his three years with Barca.
      But he turned to international management, having two runs at the Spain job.
      But following elimination in the round of 16 during the winter World Cup, Enrique left his post.
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      The ex-midfielder – who played for both Real Madrid and Barca – has been linked with Chelsea ever since.
      Luis Enrique has been linked with the Chelsea jobCredit: EPA More