Laurence Kinlan, who is best known for playing Elmo in Love/Hate, has slammed Chelsea's decision to sack manager Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea lost their opening Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday which came on the back of a number of Premier League losses, including a 3-0 loss to Leeds.
And the club has decided to part ways with their Champions League winning manager just 19 months after he took over as boss.
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In a statement from Chelsea, it reads: "Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.
"On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.
"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition.
"Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach.
"There will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made."
And Laurence Kinlan took exception to the sacking as he took to social media to vent his disappointment.
He said: "What on earth are the powers above at Chelsea doing. Madness! They’ve poor for sure but, is there a manger better than Tuchel available? Nice start for Auba"
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