Whilst I am shocked and saddened by the news, it has been handled perfectly.
Clearly a deadline was set to finalise next season's preparations.
Both sides were unable to agree.
Both sides shook hands and walked away.
This time we were given the chance to say goodbye to one of our great managers .
Much as I love De Zerbi, he basically took a fantastically coached team and got them to play higher risk football.
I'm not sure Potter wouldn't have been able to take us into europe last season.
The stars perfectly aligned to give us that shot,
They have a good first 11, that features players in their prime.
They have also found a good manager.
If they stick with what they've got they will have another good season next year.
They are certainly ahead of us in preparation for next season.
First season I haven't stayed for the lap of honour..
I was going to.
But I was so disappointed at the events of the past few months, I just felt I had to leave.
I'll be back, and full of positivity.
But yesterday's performance and Roberto leaving, stamped all over what was left of my mojo.
The thing I love about RDZ the most is....
He finally made Solly the player he was destined to become.
Lots of managers have tried but RDZ had the secret sauce.
SOLLY, SOLLY MARCH!
Yup all of this.
RDZ wanted to win the FA Cup , Europa League and qualify for Champions league.
Absolutely mental ambition, but that is who he is.
With the state of our injuries at the time, he needed the club to back him and his ambition.
I have no issue with the fact the club decided...
That isn't true though.
The social media narrative is that RDZ didn't blame himself, but he did, frequently.
Listening to the whole post-match interviews, rather than the clips on twitter, gives a much better view on the mn and his thoughts.
He was painfully honest about everything.
Including...
So many
Ajax away
FA Cup semi-final
Marseille Home
Palace 4-1
Arsenal 3-0
Wolves 6-0
AEK Home (not the result)
Chelsea 4-1
Chelsea 2-1 (enciso screamer)
and many, many more
It's been a f***ing blast.
Love you RDZ.