Twitter Reacts to Jose Mourinho's Sacking as Chelsea Manager

It's news that doesn't necessarily come as a surprise, but it certainly changes the landscape in the Premier League.

Chelsea fired Jose Mourinho on Thursday afternoon following a terrible run to start the season that saw the Blues drop as far as 16th on the Premier League table.

Monday night's 2-1 loss at Leicester saw Mourinho's side, the reigning league champions, sit just one point outside the relegation places ahead of Saturday's visit by Sunderland.

For some, the news came as a huge shock:

"

People are quick to forget these days. He did so much for that club it's their loss. #Mourinho

— Danny (@R9Rai) December 17, 2015"

But others saw it coming:

Opposition fans were quick to add their opinions:

"

Mourinho has been sacked. Christmas can begin. pic.twitter.com/PyVoyaarxF

— Kieran (@KieranCPhoto) December 17, 2015"

It didn't take long before everybody started asking, "What next?" For both Mourinho...

"

If Alex Ferguson wants to repair the damage for his cronyism with the whole Moyes debacle, this is his opportunity #Mourinho

— Gilbert Kyem Jnr. (@GIlbertKyemJnr) December 17, 2015"

...and for Chelsea:

"

Mourinho sacked, kinda saw it coming ngl. BUT JUST IMAGINE IF THEY GET RODGERS 

— LfcFan (@hadiyaapopstar) December 17, 2015"

Or, in fact, for the entire football coaching elite:

Of course, it's not all terrible for Jose:

But in the meantime, there's just one enduring image:

[Twitter]