Chelsea Sensationally Sack Scolari

Luiz Felipe Scolari sacked by Chelsea

Chelsea have sensationally sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.

The club’s website revealed the dramatic move had been made “to maintain a challenge for the trophies we are still competing for”.

World Cup winner Scolari had only been in the job since June 2008, when he became Chelsea’s third boss in a year.

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League but remain in the Champions League and FA Cup – with Ray Wilkins in charge until a successor is appointed.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has now overseen the departure of four managers since his arrival in 2003.

Claudio Ranieri was sacked in 2004, Jose Mourinho in September 2007 and Grant in May 2008.

Posted on February 9, 2009 | Filed Under Football