GRAHAM POTTER delivered his first message to Chelsea followers by way of the membership’s TikTok account yesterday.
However a lot of their followers nonetheless clamoured for outdated boss Thomas Tuchel within the feedback.
Potter, 47, signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge simply sooner or later after their ruthlessly sacked Tuchel following the 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.
Addressing supporters on social media, Potter mentioned: “To all Chelsea followers, it is an enormous honour.
“I am extremely proud, extremely excited to be right here – actually wanting ahead to assembly you all.
“Actually wanting ahead to working with the gamers, offering a staff that’s competing and successful and one thing that you’ll be pleased with.”
Responding to Potter’s message, many commenters declared their devastation at having allotted with Tuchel.
One wrote: “He won’t change Tuchel, it doesn’t matter what.”
And a second angrily wrote: “Tuchel is our supervisor.”
A 3rd commented: “Convey again Tuchel.”
One other added: “Tuchel perpetually.”
Some followers tried to be a bit extra upbeat about their appointment.
One diplomatically put it: “Guys Tuchel did not should be sacked however we gotta transfer on he isn’t coming again, embrace Potter and help him, he’ll do good for this membership.”
A second equally added: “I miss Tuchel however we gotta transfer on.”
Potter will take cost for the primary time tomorrow night time when the Blues host RB Salzburg within the Champions League.
Upon being appointed, the previous Brighton boss vowed to “construct relationships” at Stamford Bridge.
He mentioned: “I believe that you must perceive that they are human beings first, and the important thing factor is to strive perceive them.
“Perceive what motivates them and perceive what they’re like as individuals, after which, from that, attempt to come to some widespread floor, attempt to construct relationships, to attempt to talk successfully every day and construct respect, belief and honesty.”