The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[diskoviolente 425]

Expect him to age dramatically too. AVB aged terribly in 6 months.

True. All of a sudden Robbie finds himself in the hotseat. Obviously he is not under the same pressure as AVB, who hopefully will be very successful now with a non-english team. That guy has talent, he is erratic and all, but i like his honesty and his sense of realism. If given the time he´ll build something big. Inter maybe ?

All things aside, hopefully Mourinho signs a 14 year contract, getting all the authorities on football issues, by the end of the week.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Everyone seems to be going on and on about managers winning battles over player power,etc..but I don't think its simple as that..there seems to be serious problems with fitness (reason why more than half the squad can't win any 50-50's) and tactics...Even if RDM can give some of sort of inspiration he won't be able to do jack unless he employs the right tactics and line-ups.

[capriccioso 2,545]

4-4-2, up and at them! Mikel and Meireles in the middle, Kalou and Malouda on the wings!

[ack17 205]

EDDIE NEWTON RETURNS

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2634054,00.html

[zolayes 14,489]

Everyone seems to be going on and on about managers winning battles over player power,etc..but I don't think its simple as that..there seems to be serious problems with fitness (reason why more than half the squad can't win any 50-50's) and tactics...Even if RDM can give some of sort of inspiration he won't be able to do jack unless he employs the right tactics and line-ups.

I had that feeling about fitness ,,,feeling often other teams were finishing games stronger than we were. Agree our midfield don't appear to

be able to dominate, Fitness could be an issue.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Eddie newton returns, though that might materialize. Good to have 2 former legends at the helm for now at least.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Who's gonna be our opposition scout

[Superblue 6,372]

The news that Eddie Newton has joined up with Di Matteo until the end of the season I think indicates that they will hand the reigns to Robbie for the remainder of the season. I would love him to succeed and if he gets us fourth he will be an even bigger legend than before! The one thing about his West Brom reign was that he gained a lot of plaudits for how they passed the ball around the deck and played good football.

If Benitez were to become our new manager we would appoint him now to allow him to bed in this season and pre season could then be done properly!

For the first time, I'm starting to seriously think Mourinho's return is a real possibility!

[eldo 868]

What a joke. This is last seasons WBA duo.

[petr.breu 1,618]

First training under RDM - http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=140789491&EditorialProduct=ChelseaFC

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

First training under RDM - http://www.gettyimag...oduct=ChelseaFC

I'm already feeling better about the side.

It will take some legends like Eddie and Robbie to get our legends back in order.

[Santiago. 1,500]

Anyone else think He will bring a more positive outlook to the club for the remainder of the season?

[didierforever 7,349]

i give him, well lets say 5 matches...

[Mr. Ziggles 110]

Maybe this could be a blessing in disguise. Legends returning to caretake us and then they can remain part of the team and we could get a new manager who could end up taking us beyond the stars?

butthenagainweallthoughtAVBwouldbeoursavior

toobadtheboardareabunchofassshits.

[bababoom 4,478]

What a joke. This is last seasons WBA duo.

At least they're Chelsea through and through.