Todd Boehly’s pitchside response to Chelsea v Leeds is telling for Graham Potter
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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s blunt pitch-side response after the 1-0 win over Leeds United gave a glimpse into Graham Potter’s precarious position.
The Blues won their first match in eight games by the skin of their teeth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. They edged past relegation-battling Leeds thanks to a Wesley Fofana header 53 minutes in, which was only their second goal in seven matches.
But Potter’s side still only mustered up three shots on target, demonstrating more of the same lacklustre form that has followed them all season.
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Pitch-side cameras after the game caught Blues chairman Boehly strolling past. One reporter asked him: “Todd, did you enjoy that today?”
The US tycoon responded with: “It’s a result,” while offering a shrug and an awkward smile.
Fans on social media picked up on the toned down response from Boehly and were in full agreement, as one tweeted: "Not content, how it should be."
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Another Blues supporter tweeted: "He's not satisfied. My owner," while a third wrote: "He knows he picked the wrong manager."
It comes after much talk of manager Potter growing increasingly under pressure, with Chelsea chiefs’ patience running thin after splashing hundreds of millions on eight new January transfers. Former Brighton boss Potter has lost as many games as he has won (10) during his 27 games at Chelsea since replacing Thomas Tuchel.
And he was a relieved man in his post-match interview, saying: “It [the feeling after winning] is better than the opposite, that's for sure.
“I'm delighted for the players and I'm delighted for the supporters because they are the most important people at the football club. People care. Players want to win and supporters want us to do well.
“If you don't get results it is my responsibility. I accept that. It's been a tough period for us all and it's nice to go home with a win. It's good for confidence and morale.
“We've had to suffer. The boys have been suffering because they care, they do. Our supporters have been suffering. It's been a challenging period.”
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