Scolari get the boot - February 9,2009

Seven months after taking over the helms of affair in Chelsea Scolari was given the boot. For many who are followers of the game it came too late, the writings were on the wall, the 0-0 draw with hull last week was the last stroke that breaks the camels back and added him to the growing list of hired and fired coaches.

 After reaching the finals of the UEFA Champion League last year and creating an atmosphere that put them as top contender for the premiership. Scolari’s 2002 World

Cup winner with Brazil and leading the Portugal national team to Euro 2004 final failed to transform these successes to the league as Chelsea currently sit in the fourth position.

 Since the departure of Mourinho Chelsea has become the shadow of what it used to be when he Mourinho was in charge.

Russian Billionaire and owner of Chelsea Abramovich, the time is right for coaching change.

Reason

"Unfortunately, the results and performances of the team appeared to be deteriorating at a key time in the season," Abramovich said in a statement. "In order to maintain a challenge for the trophies we are still competing for, we felt the only option was to make the change now."

Response

 "I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked for Chelsea and in English football. It was a very valuable experience," said Scolari, who led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title. "I am sorry that my time with everyone could not last longer.

"I wish Chelsea luck in the three competitions it is participating. I want to take the opportunity to inform that I will keep living in London

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