Social media reacts to Leicester's decision to sack Matt O'Connor

Monday, 03 September 2018 at 19:42

bySteven Smith

Matt O'Connor has left his role as head coach of Leicester Tigers just one match into the new Premiership season.

The Tigers were thrashed 40-6 by Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, but has been relieved of his duties 'in the best interests of moving forward'.

Assistant coach Geordan Murphy will take charge of team affairs on an interim basis.

Here's how social media has reacted:

Paul Williams

@thepaulwilliams

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I feel really sorry for Tigers' fans* First week And there's brown stuff hitting fans** all over the place *supporters of a club **thing that keeps you cool

7:14 PM · Sep 3, 2018

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Nick Mullins

@andNickMullins

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Leicester Tigers? What on earth? If Matt O’Connor isn’t the right man after just 80 minutes this season, why not make the change at the end of last season? I mean...

7:04 PM · Sep 3, 2018

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Austin Healey

@IamAustinHealey

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Holy moly 👀

Leicester Tigers

@LeicesterTigers

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor has left the club with immediate effect. Read the official club statement online now ⬇️ leicestertigers.com/news/leicester…

6:41 PM · Sep 3, 2018

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