Brighton has since appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager, but Potter’s success with the Seagulls continues to serve as a reminder of his potential. His time at Brighton contrasts starkly with the struggles he faced at Chelsea, and it’s clear that the experiences at both clubs have shaped his outlook on management.

Graham Potter is ready to return to football management after 17 months of exile following his disastrous reign at Chelsea. The 49-year-old admitted he felt a sense of “humiliation” with his high-profile sacking after successfully building his career with spells at Ostersunds, Swansea and Brighton.

Graham Potter has reflected on his brief stint with Chelsea. The English tactician suggested that his sacking after just six months in charge was not fair.

Graham Potter has reflected on his brief stint with Chelsea. The English tactician suggested that his sacking after just six months in charge was not fair.

Graham Potter decided it was time to disappear from the public eye after being sacked by Chelsea. But, 17 months on, looking relaxed and trim – that famous ‘glow-up’ perfectly maintained – he is ready for his relaunch.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has spoken about his time in charge of the club and his major disappointment after leaving Stamford Bridge in April 2023

Graham Potter says there was “frustration and anger” over the way his Chelsea tenure ended but he does not regret taking the job. Potter was dismissed seven months into a five-year contract in April 2023 after Chelsea paid a £20million buyout clause to bring him to the club from Brighton and Hove Albion the previous September.

Graham Potter has said that some of Chelsea’s players had to sit on the floor in the dressing for lack of space during his time in charge of the club. Potter said the squad was bloated and that the dressing room was overcrowded after the club splashed £300 million in the January 2022 transfer window.

Graham Potter revealed that he turned to Taylor Swift to get over his Chelsea sacking as the ex-Blues boss feels he is ready to return to management.