The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Kezza 1,965]

Do you guys think RDM is only a short term coach or will he remain as Chelsea's coach next season?

Who knows tbh. I guess if we end the season with a trophy and Papa Roman is happy with his performance, then he may well be around for a while.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Like Sam (I think) said, wait till we draw 2 games in a row and everyone will call for his head.

I do like Robbie, think he's a great person who has a great deal of affection for the club, but I don't see him lasting next season. He'll be at the end of his contract too so I don't think a. We'll offer him one or b. He'll accept an assistant's role.

[Ollie 4,400]

Unfortunately i think Roman will get someone else in but Robbie has done a perfect job so far so you never know. If we somehow can win the FA Cup and come 4th and maybe get to the UCL Semi's/Final he may have a chance. If we win the UCL, he'll definitely get the job nailed on.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

He has done brilliant so far, and if he can get Torres scoring again, i think the big mad Russian might give 'em some time longer.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Like Sam (I think) said, wait till we draw 2 games in a row and everyone will call for his head.

I do like Robbie, think he's a great person who has a great deal of affection for the club, but I don't see him lasting next season. He'll be at the end of his contract too so I don't think a. We'll offer him one or b. He'll accept an assistant's role.

Yeah exactly but saying that if we get a new manager in no doubt it'll be the case/

Depends how much pressure he wants.At the moment it aint to bad because he aint seen as long term..soon as he is..then pressure starts.The usual 'get him out'shite when results go wrong.....he's seen what happens when results go wrong as well so depends on how big of a risk he'd wana take if offered the job

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Roberto Di Matteo has blasted suggestions he stabbed Andre Villas-Boas in the back in the lead up to him being axed by Chelsea

http://www.setanta.c...st/gnid-135296/

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Now I wonder who this is aimed at...

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Never knew that was even suggested :S random story and random time for it to come out considering its been a few weeks now

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Anyone know when Roberto said those quotes? I can't find any 'reliable' source confirming them.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Anyone know when Roberto said those quotes? I can't find any 'reliable' source confirming them.

Was an exclusive for EuroSports.

Premier League - Di Matteo: I didn't stab AVB in the back

EXCLUSIVE:

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has denied conspiring to get Andre Villas-Boas sacked.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19032012/58/premier-league-di-matteo-didn-t-stab-avb.html

[Swedish House Mafia 508]

Come on Robbie, destroy Spurs!

[DYC. 7,542]

I've been wondering.. Are there any real reasons not to stick with Roberto?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He was tactically excellent tonight. From my match report:

While the players will earn all the plaudits for a performance of guts, determination and professionalism, the hero of the day is the former fans' favourite; Roberto di Matteo. Having experienced first-hand the demise of Andre Villas-Boas, the Italian has shown considering backbone in his vehement defence of an ageing Chelsea squad, and his faith in them was repaid in kind by his players. The will to win has returned since di Matteo's appointment, and it is only fair to commend the man who scored that goal at Wembley for an effective team selection and spot-on tactical performance.

He may not have the arsenal of attacking talent that Harry Redknapp or Roberto Mancini have at their disposal, but di Matteo has been able to motivate his players to a standard that puts his side in a great position to progress to the semi-finals of a competition they may well be taking a brief hiatus from. With fourth place becoming an increasingly distant objective for a side that has been unable to replicate their recent Champions League and FA Cup exploits in the Premier League, it would seem that actually winning the competition is di Matteo's best bet of securing football in this competition next term.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I really thought he has been tactically good since he took over.

People keep saying that Spurs and City where wrong, but I did not saw nothing wrong with them.

City was a similar tactic like this game against Benfica, defend and counter. It almost work, but went down with Essien handball...

The Spurs, that was not Robbie fault but the players. They played bad, and gave no passion for the team except the defenders.

That game showed that no matter what happen this season, if we where to do a miracle and win the CL, Chelsea still need mids and wingers.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

One thing that impresses me is how he had no hesitation in benching the old guard for their sluggish and quite embarrassing game against the Sp*ds. Good job their