“Well, he sold me” – Ex-Brighton star warns Chelsea players about ‘authoritative’ Graham Potter × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News

Well he sold me – Ex-Brighton star warns Chelsea players about authoritative Graham Potter

By Akshaye Raphael Modified 12 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Former Brighton midfielder shares thoughts on newly-appointed Chelsea boss Graham Potter Former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Dale Stephens has warned Chelsea players about their newly appointed manager Graham Potter. The English player claims that Potter can be authoritative when required. Chelsea hired Potter as their new head coach after relieving Thomas Tuchel from his managerial duties. The German boss was sacked after his 100th game in charge against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League on 6 September. The game resulted in a 1-0 defeat for the Blues. During his tenure at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea recorded 60 wins, 24 draws, and 16 losses. Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCChelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new Head Coach! ?22324535819Chelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new Head Coach! ? Stephens was asked whether Potter could step up and make the tough decisions when called upon. He said (via Sussex Express): “Well, he sold me. He is very much a modern manager. He has got his ways and his ways of playing. He is the right man for Chelsea and for the big jobs. When you see vacancies pop for Champions League clubs, he is always in the hat for the top jobs." He further spoke in praise of Potter's managerial abilities: "He is very level headed and gets his points across. He is authoritative but does it in a manner that suits him. He is level headed and calm, and good or bad news, he is honest. I think players appreciate that and I'm sure that is an aspect that is positive for him." "His principals will be the same. One thing he taught me is that when you prepare for a game on Saturday, you are working on the weaknesses of that team from Monday. It is the same philosophy.” The Blues are currently sixth in the Premier League table and are set to face Liverpool next at Stamford Bridge on September 18.

Stephens always believed Potter would become coach of a top team like Chelsea

Stephens spoke admiringly about Potter's coaching prowess. The former Brighton midfielder believes that the Blues head coach is ready for the highest level in football. In reference to Potter's appointment at Chelsea, Stephens said (via the aforementioned source): “It was only a matter of time. That was the feeling the camp had when I was there. Everyone recognised what a top coach he was. Brighton have kept him for long enough and he was looking to make his next step." Ben Jacobs@JacobsBenGraham Potter has already held a series of one-on-one talks with senior Chelsea players. He’s stressed the importance of leadership and dressing room unity and spoken of his open door policy. He’s been keen to listen and ensure he quickly understands the culture of the club.8925785Graham Potter has already held a series of one-on-one talks with senior Chelsea players. He’s stressed the importance of leadership and dressing room unity and spoken of his open door policy. He’s been keen to listen and ensure he quickly understands the culture of the club. Regarding Potter's tenure with the Seagulls, he added: "We were very impressed. When he came, we were a team solid defensively but he created his own team and put his stamp on it. He did over time and he benefitted us as individuals." Stephens registered 223 appearances for Brighton before being sold by Potter to Burnley in 2020. The English midfielder is currently a free agent following his release by the Clarets. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Akshay Saraswat × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी