Prime Minister David Cameron has his say on Jose Mourinho's sacking from Chelsea

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea this afternoon

 

JOSE MOURINHO was sacked by Chelsea this afternoon and David Cameron has had his say.

 

The Portuguese had overseen a disastrous title defence that saw the Blues 16th in the table with just 15 points from 16 games.

Monday's defeat to Leicester was their ninth of the season and Mourinho admitted he felt betrayed by his players.

Guus Hiddink is the favourite to take over until the end of the season.

And now the Prime Minister has spoken.

He admitted his saddness at events but pointed towards the opportunities ahead of Mourinho.

 

PM spokesman on #JoseMourinho sacking: PM is always sad to see anyone lose their job but he would point to the 740k vacancies in UK economy

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Chelsea released a statement insisting the departure was mutual and that they remain on good terms.

"Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent," it read.

 

"All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013.

"His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history.

"But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways."