Chelsea boss Calum McFarlane has sparked fierce debate after opting to wear a tracksuit for the FA Cup final.
Chelsea fans are split over his unconventional touchline look.
Calum McFarlane, decide to stick to his style even at the FA Cup final rather than wear a suit-and-tie Credit: Getty
His decision has divided opinions online Credit: Getty
The Blues manager cut a casual figure on the sidelines at , sticking to his usual style rather than a traditional suit-and-tie style favoured by many elite coaches.
McFarlane turned up in a full Chelsea training tracksuit, a decision that immediately got supporters talking before a ball was even kicked in the final.
Some fans felt the relaxed look showed confidence and modern thinking from the Chelsea boss.
But others brutally claimed it showed a lack of respect for the occasion against in one of the biggest matches of the season.
On the pitch, tensions were just as high in a tight opening period at Wembley Stadium.
the lead, only for his strike to be ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
Chelsea also had a big shout for a penalty waved away, leaving players and fans furious on the touchline.
The decisions only added to the growing drama surrounding the final, with both sides feeling they had been on the wrong end of key calls.
The Chelsea that is currently holding their own against Manchester City in the FA Cup final Credit: Getty
But much of the online reaction focused not just on the match incidents, but on McFarlane’s sideline appearance.
One fan posted: “McFarlane having the bloody audacity to wear a tracksuit, hand City the trophy immediately.”
Another said: “This is a final, not a training session. Show some respect.”
A contrasting view read: “I actually like it. Focus on , not fashion.”
The debate rumbled on throughout the first half as Chelsea and City battled for control of the cup final at Wembley.
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