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Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted he was disappointed by Steve Clarke's decision to leave the club, but understood the reasons why he decided to leave.
"On Thursday I invited Steve to my house and we discussed this situation with West Ham, Chelsea and the life of Steve - his project.
"Steve is very important for me and Chelsea. He is a man that is a point between me and the players and me and the staff. He knows very well Chelsea, the England players and clubs.
"All people have projects in life. Steve wants to fly it alone in the future. For me, I understand because I am a professional for football.
"We try to say no, look maybe you follow this, but Steve is thinking this way. I don't agree, but I am happy with Steve, as a person and a coach. I wish him all the best.
"I don't know what happened in the night but when I came here in the morning I heard he had resigned. Now I have been told he is going I am sad but I understand Steve.
"All people have projects in their life. I don't agree with his decision but I am happy for him because I like Stevie.
"I like him as a person and as a coach and I wish him all the best."
Written by majicka
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