Clean slate for Graham Potter to reshape Chelsea

Stamford Bridge chiefs insist the decision to replace Thomas Tuchel was not a kneejerk decision. 

MATERPLAN: Graham Potter was confirmed as Chelsea's new boss yesterday. 

For the first time since Jose Mourinho was first appointed with the task of turning Chelsea into serial winners back in 2004, a new Blues manager can sit down at his desk in Cobham with a clean sheet of paper and the genuine backing of his board, who have long term plans to dominate European football.

Graham Potter will begin work today as Thomas Tuchel's successor, taking over in the manager's office just five days after the German was last there.