The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[BlueLion. 21,491]

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

Wait, our players actually train? I never was able to tell considering the shit we've seen recently...

[Blue Armour 4,289]

What if he actually manages to do well like Hiddink (largely because there isn't much expectation)? Could be a dilemma during the summer...

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I am still expecting the new manager effect to happen!

RDM will do good in this short little time, and everyone will be saying he is the best thing to ever happen since slice bread!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I have a Feeling we'll finish strong under RDM, and maybe Pip that 4th spot.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I really hope so. Arsenal fans are getting so cocky now, they're even talking about 3rd place!! Are you f'cking kidding me, 3rd place?! No. This cannot happen.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

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.

Your right, couldn't find article but yes avb has gotten rid of some technology that tracked player fitness when he came in. damn wish I found that article for you!! It was used to track the miles ran by the players during training also.

[Kez 2,727]

Would love to know what he said at half time! Was good to see him on the touch line tonight & the celebrations of the team. Got a lot of support from the fans.

Really hope he can be a success.

[Spike 12,049]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1094036-chelsea-fc-roberto-di-matteo-will-salvage-the-season-for-the-blues

A nice article written by a fan.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

"Roberto has got a big opportunity and I personally believe he's got the qualities to do a good job.

"I really hope that he's going to do well.

"He's a Chelsea boy as well, he's a Chelsea hero, and so he's well represented."

Zola, whose name tops numerous polls of Chelsea's greatest ever players, has been linked with a return to the club since Villas-Boas' demise.

Confirming he was keen to return to management, the former West Ham boss said: "Chelsea is a club I care about, but I respect other choices.

"I keep supporting the team and, as far as I'm concerned, I keep working and getting ready for when the opportunity will come for me.

"I don't like really proposing myself for whatever role.

"The important thing is Chelsea does well because it's a wonderful club and they deserve the best."

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premiership/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/12/03/07/SOCCER_Chelsea_Zola.html

[Tomo 21,733]

I really hope so. Arsenal fans are getting so cocky now, they're even talking about 3rd place!! Are you f'cking kidding me, 3rd place?! No. This cannot happen.

TBH the way Spurs fans have been acting all season i really want to finish above them now badly, i'd take Arsenal 3rd, us 4th, Spuds 5th right now in a heartbeat.

[mnmontero 78]

oh God have you guys seen this?

http://hasrobertodimatteobeensackedyet.com/

same as AVB's website...

http://hasandrevillasboasbeensackedyet.com/

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Baring in mind that he is the caretaker manager, if he is not offered a contract that surely means he was not sacked since he is not contracted with the club in the first place.?

[Jase 43,479]

First AVB, and now RDM.

http://hasrobertodimatteobeensackedyet.com/

[BlueLion. 21,491]

^ some sad muppet pays for those domains...

[Krypt 241]

First AVB, and now RDM.

http://hasrobertodim...nsackedyet.com/

Saw this coming , there will be one for every manager we get until we have a long term manager.

[Spike 12,049]

^ some sad muppet pays for those domains...

I think it is flattering that some muppets spends money just to hate us.

[zolayes 14,489]

I wonder who are those young players?

the ones scattered all over Europe on loan

[misschief 24]

Anyone read the crap in The Sun about RDM being hated more by the players than AVB? Embarrassingly desperate for a story