After fan-favourite Jose Mourinho was sacked as Chelsea manager Thursday, those wondering what sort of atmosphere would greet the players at Stamford Bridge on Saturday didn't have to wait long to find out:
📉📉📉📉 (via @fkhanage) pic.twitter.com/dvSmRuLSEj
— Mundial Magazine (@MundialMag) December 19, 2015
The Chelsea Banner Show. pic.twitter.com/jRtr9UyCtr
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 19, 2015
Never in all my years covering Chelsea have I heard the crowd so venomous toward the players...especially while winning a game!
— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) December 19, 2015
Given the treatment dished out to Costa & Fabregas here today you have think Hazard might need the earplugs next time he plays at home.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) December 19, 2015
Chelsea fans booing Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge! pic.twitter.com/y2TNnb0Vks
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) December 19, 2015
The fans made their support for the departed manager clear:
I couldn't see one Chelsea fan who stayed seated for the chant of - "stand up for the special one." No more bulletins needed. Feelings clear
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) December 19, 2015
The whole stadium stands up for the special one pic.twitter.com/aivL77J9PN
— Sophie Rose (@SophieRoseUTC) December 19, 2015
And the songs for Mourinho didn't stop when Chelsea took an early lead:
Just as the Jose Mourinho chants begin for second time at #CFC, Branislav Ivanovic heads in his first goal of season. Funny old game ...
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) December 19, 2015
And so Ivanovic, one of the worst culprits in Chelsea's fall this season, scores the goal that puts them ahead after 5 minutes
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) December 19, 2015
Chelsea are one up. Who needs Mourinho?
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 19, 2015
While new manager Guus Hiddink, club legend Didier Drogba and owner Roman Abramovich looked on:
The new power axis at #CFC? Hiddink, Drogba and Abramovich sat together in owner's private box pic.twitter.com/VdrVI9Rycp
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) December 19, 2015
Ivanovic had put Chelsea ahead, but it was Oscar pulling the strings:
One Rabona cross & two back-heels already ... I think Oscar is trying to tell us something #CFC
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) December 19, 2015
The animosity from the crowd didn't show any signs of stopping, despite Pedro putting Chelsea two up:
Chelsea (up 2-0) fans are singing: ‘Where were you when you were s**t?’ pic.twitter.com/J0H5lkks5s
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 19, 2015
Fabregas, Pedro and Costa combine in thrilling fashion as Chelsea early score again. They look energised all of a sudden....funny that #CFC
— Kevin Palmer (@kpsundayworld) December 19, 2015
Half time at Chelsea. Two up. Goals jeered. Terrible atmosphere, Fabregas, Ivanovic and Costa booed. And home fans chant for Mourinho.
— Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) December 19, 2015
Oscar made way in the second half with the Blues 3-1 up:
No (audible) boos for Oscar as he goes off. Decent round of applause. He passes the fan-ometer test
— Robert Rea (@robertrea) December 19, 2015
Oscar leaves to cheers, terrific today, man of the match #cfc
— Jack Rathborn (@JackRathborn) December 19, 2015
Chelsea held on for a much-needed three points:
Chelsea have scored as many goals today (3) as their last seven Premier League matches combined. pic.twitter.com/U1POU0KRfz
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 19, 2015
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