Like many, I'm sure, I was stunned to read this morning that Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked from his post as Chelsea manager.
Di Matteo was brought in half way through last season, when Chelsea were floundering. From all appearances he succeeded in galvanizing the players (particularly the more senior ones) and re-building some team spirit. Although he arrived too late to do anything about Chelsea's slide out of the top four in the Premier League, he led them to victory in the FA Cup Final and then, of course, to the ultimate prize of the Champions League title.
Chelsea began this season in fine form, and led the Premier League until a couple of weeks ago. They have had a bit of a slump in the league (still third, mind you) and what happens? The owner gets rid of the manager.
I don't understand it at all. Di Matteo is very popular at Stamford Bridge (from his days as a player). Is there anyone (other than the fickle owner) who can understand this ridiculously premature decision? How many managers have Chelsea had since 2003? I've lost count. Who would want to take the job? What have you got to do to keep it once you've got it? Win everything ... all the time?
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