In his first major interview since leaving [Chelsea](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chelsea-fc/) in April last year, Potter spoke to Telegraph Sport about why it has been important for him to reset after the “perfect storm” at Stamford Bridge. He says he is excited to return to football and is confident he is getting better with age, cosmetically and professionally.
Having already received offers from clubs in England and in Europe, as well as national associations overseas, Potter believes sporting directors and chief executives will be mindful of how the likes of Unai Emery and Eddie Howe bounced back from bruising experiences.
“I’ve felt ready to return for a little while,” said Potter. “It still has to be the right thing, but I’m excited for it. I’m excited to hear what the opportunities are and I’ll take each one and judge it on its merits.
“It wasn’t so long ago that Eddie Howe left Bournemouth after they had been relegated, he took 18 months out and now he’s at Newcastle doing brilliant things. If you look at Unai Emery, how he was received after leaving Arsenal and look at what he’s doing now. This is the job, the challenge of football. I see it [Chelsea] as an unbelievable experience that I’ve had, it didn’t go as well as I’d have liked. I have to take responsibility for that, but I think I’m better for it and I’ll be a better coach, for sure.”
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***The Telegraph reports:***
Graham Potter decided it was time to disappear from the public eye after [being sacked by Chelsea](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/04/02/graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-next-manager/). But, 17 months on, looking relaxed and trim – that famous ‘glow-up’ perfectly maintained – he is ready for his relaunch.
In his first major interview since leaving [Chelsea](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chelsea-fc/) in April last year, Potter spoke to Telegraph Sport about why it has been important for him to reset after the “perfect storm” at Stamford Bridge. He says he is excited to return to football and is confident he is getting better with age, cosmetically and professionally.
Having already received offers from clubs in England and in Europe, as well as national associations overseas, Potter believes sporting directors and chief executives will be mindful of how the likes of Unai Emery and Eddie Howe bounced back from bruising experiences.
“I’ve felt ready to return for a little while,” said Potter. “It still has to be the right thing, but I’m excited for it. I’m excited to hear what the opportunities are and I’ll take each one and judge it on its merits.
“It wasn’t so long ago that Eddie Howe left Bournemouth after they had been relegated, he took 18 months out and now he’s at Newcastle doing brilliant things. If you look at Unai Emery, how he was received after leaving Arsenal and look at what he’s doing now. This is the job, the challenge of football. I see it [Chelsea] as an unbelievable experience that I’ve had, it didn’t go as well as I’d have liked. I have to take responsibility for that, but I think I’m better for it and I’ll be a better coach, for sure.”
**Read more:** [**https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/27/graham-potter-interview-chelsea-perfect-storm-job-manager/**](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/27/graham-potter-interview-chelsea-perfect-storm-job-manager/)
I think despite the fact that he had the lowest points returns for any Chelsea manager, I was a fan for his unconventional methods at Brighton