Football: Twitter reacts to Mourinho sacking

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reacts before the Champions League Group G soccer match between Dynamo Kiev and Chelsea. Photo / AP

Chelsea fans may have mixed feelings about the news of Jose Mourinho's demise but many on social media are showing little sympathy.

Images of a laughing Arsene Wenger, who's had run-ins with Mourinho this season, and Dr Eva Carneiro, the former club medic who left the Blues after a high-profile clash with the manager, have proven popular in the immediate aftermath of his sacking.

As have a myriad of ways to bring Mourinho's apparent preference for defensive-minded tactics, or 'parking the bus'.

Here are some of the best memes, virals and comments on Mourinho's downfall.
Former Liverpool, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest player appears to find the axing of Mourinho amusing, with the now pundit among the first to post a laughing image of Wenger immediately after the news broke.

pic.twitter.com/8gH2kSivRO

— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) December 17, 2015

Proving the film Straight Outta Compton's now iconic artwork can be turned into a meme on any person or issue, betting agency Coral gets in quick with Straight Outta Chelsea reference.

Jose..... pic.twitter.com/aD4d2a5T8M

— Coral (@Coral) December 17, 2015

ArsenalFanTV couldn't decide between a smug-looking Wenger or a relaxed Dr Carnero sipping on a glass of wine in their response to the axing of their London rival's boss.

Reaction to Jose #Mourinho getting the SACK!!! pic.twitter.com/JldBQxtS9J

— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) December 17, 2015

PaddyPower gets in on the act, choosing to pray on Mourinho's expertise at parking the proverbial bus with defensive-minded tactics, as does Prince Charles - though this isn't the official account of His Royal Highness.

Jose Mourinho 3 year plan:
1. Buy the bus
2. Park the bus
3. Crash the bus

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 17, 2015