The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[robdog 2,084]

RDM is doing a fantastic job. No question about it. But the question is: is RDM good enough to build a new team, to create a new winning philosophy? I'm not sure about it. Only if we cant get a really good manager we should give him the job for one season.

I can work w/ that, but still RDM has shown a lot of potential. He is the Gaffer we wanted w/ AVB. Question did AVB select RDM or did the Board select RDM?

[Jype 6,398]

Apparently he won the Barclays Manager of the Month award. :blue scalf:

(Not 100% info yet but rumours on Twitter. Roberto Martinez would be a good choice too...)

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I urge you guys not to expect Robbie to be given the ropes. This club loves the 'big names' with the big expectations, with the false hopes of building a stable long-term base. In the end they won't last to see a second season.. Such is the status quo of Chelsea Football Club.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

After 16 games under Hiddink:

W11 D4 L1

Under RDM:

W11 D4 L1

Interim.

Interesting and to be honest not surprise.

I was expecting something a long the lines...

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!

So this is why I think a note of caution is merited.

For the job RDM did likewise Hiddink, they deserved at least another year.

We should NOT give RDM a 10 year contract.

He needs to be tested in one full season. Especially the mid season where most managers tend to get sack because of their lackluster display.

If our board is smart enough they will do what Pep did with Barcelona. Keep giving him one year contract till he decides to do something else.

One year contract might be the best option for right now.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He needs to be tested in one full season. Especially the mid season where most managers tend to get sack because of their lackluster display.

If our board is smart enough they will do what Pep did with Barcelona. Keep giving him one year contract till he decides to do something else.

One year contract might be the best option for right now.

Yea I agree, shame the board isn't smart enough though. It's like they actually enjoy compensation pay outs more than titles, lmao.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I can work w/ that, but still RDM has shown a lot of potential. He is the Gaffer we wanted w/ AVB. Question did AVB select RDM or did the Board select RDM?

AVB brought him, cause he liked attacking football....

Sure did fooled AVB!

[chelsea blue 615]

Apparently he won the Barclays Manager of the Month award. :blue scalf:

(Not 100% info yet but rumours on Twitter. Roberto Martinez would be a good choice too...)

Owen Coyle won it

[zolayes 14,489]

Apparently he won the Barclays Manager of the Month award. :blue scalf:

(Not 100% info yet but rumours on Twitter. Roberto Martinez would be a good choice too...)

hope he doesnt get it ..its the kiss of death ... APRIL unbeaten ,,, need the same in May

[Jype 6,398]

Owen Coyle won it

Coyle won it in March. April's winner hasn't been officially announced yet but there are a lot of rumours around it's going to be RDM.

[chelsea blue 615]

Coyle won it in March. April's winner hasn't been officially announced yet but there are a lot of rumours around it's going to be RDM.

He deserves it and a contract

[BlueSanti 290]

Author of this should be revarded with lots of gold.

[Arief 40]

he definitely deserves the job with chelsea.

Even people says that AVB deserves another year and AVB seriously was a big mess, why on earth that roman still want to bring another manager to Chelsea if RDM can bring the stabilty with the old player?

Imagine if he can buy his favourite player who really can fit with RDM tactics.

That's gonna be epic.

[strong centreback 157]

If it aint broke don't fix it, so far robbie is doing a great job he has the older players back on side and is getting a performance out of them when it matters, he's got torres scoring, he showed tactical nouse in beating barcelona over two legs and he will be given the slack from the fans when/if results hit a lull due to his stature from he's playing days (not to mention if he were to win that final on the 19th).

If we were to get guardiola can anyone say in all certainty that he could do for us what he done at barca? same as jose potentially coming back who's to say he could do what he done here originally? there are no guarantees that either would work so for me it seems stupid to get rid of somebody who is working, whether he can build a new team or do it for a whole season who knows but there is only one way to find out.

[Joker10 946]

I firmly believe RDM will get the job, but if Pep Guardiola is available then is there no chance Roman pass up the opportunity to sign him. Roman loves Barca football way too much, he will sign him if Pep wants to continue managing.

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[Henrique 9,133]

I would like to see Guardiola as manager and RDM as assistant.

[Rambo 1,729]

One thing's for sure, if we win the CL and he doesn't get the job it would be an absolute travesty.

[Shane 2,275]

I would like to see Guardiola as manager and RDM as assistant.

I'd like to see RDM as manager and Guardiola as his assistant.

[Henrique 9,133]

I'd like to see RDM as manager and Guardiola as his assistant.

Weeks ago you were licking AVB's balls, so I dont get your opinion into consideration.