The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[not a big fan 9]

All fans are grateful to him, except for maybe only some hardcore AVB fanboys, however not necessarily everyone would want him to become the new manager during this important transition period when Chelsea have to start putting together a new squad capable of not only winning but also winning with style (not that I care about aesthetics as long as we keep winning but this is Roman's ultimate goal). In order to achieve this goal, the club would need to sever the ties with the influential, defensive-oriented old guards brought in by Mourinho but after all that has happened this season I think RDM has become too emotionally attached to them to do so. Moreover, he seems to be more of a motivational type of manager than a tactical/technical one. The board haven't appointed him as full-time manager yet probably because they have taken those points into account.

[zolayes 14,489]

I thought the guy who won us our first Champions League would be the man everyone wants.

I would have thought so as well.

[Santiago. 1,500]

It's a quite interesting decision. RDM's main factor was his motivation towards the players. He has shown weaknesses in his tactics and that is what is bothering Roman for the fact that we were lucky this year.

What will happen this summer is a mystery.

[watcherfromafar 11]

Bottom line ought to be who is the best going forward. Don't honestly know enough about it to say RDM isn't it. Is there a better alternative?

[Henrique 9,133]

http://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/321703/Roberto-Di-Matteo-still-set-for-Chelsea-exit

I think he wont be our manager next season. I dont know if its good or not.

Actually I will be happy if he stay, but wont mind if they got the right man. Whos is the right man?

[manpe 10,861]

Whos is the right man?

Robbie. Everybody else is jinxed.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Who are the other candidates as the media have speculated? Capello and Pep, right?

There are problems with both. Fabio is getting on now, though he would have the undying support of Terry and be popular with the other English players as well. He commands a lot of respect with his CV and personality and I would support his appointment had he been perhaps 5 years younger. Pep's style of football is not suited to any Premiership team except perhaps Arsenal, he would be a disaster in the short term at least and Roman would boot him out.

I've also seen Rafa Benitez's name being thrown around, would describe that appointment better than words. Given the alternatives, Di Matteo staying would be the best thing for us. A one year deal, so even if he underachieves he can honourably resign and still be considered a Chelsea legend rather than getting sacked. It would also give us room to maneuver around the market, perhaps even bring back Jose.

[not a big fan 9]

Given that Gourlay has said they will take time to decide who the next manager will be, I think it's likely they want to settle for someone who will excel at the Euro with attacking football. It's probably going to be Germany's Joachim Loew.

[capriccioso 2,545]

The thing with Löw is that he's awful at club management. His record with his previous clubs leaves a lot to be desired:

Appointing an international manager to a club job is rarely successful. We have experienced that before with Scolari.

[Shane 2,275]

The thing with Löw is that he's awful at club management. His record with his previous clubs leaves a lot to be desired:

Appointing an international manager to a club job is rarely successful. We have experienced that before with Scolari.

He's barely been with the same club over a year ffs!

[capriccioso 2,545]

He's barely been with the same club over a year ffs!

He also had a run of close to two years with one win to his name. Only if Di Matteo and Capello reject us would I want him to be the manager. International football is very different to club football, you only have to manage about 10 games a season and most of those are against countries like Azerbaijan or San Marino.

[ack17 205]

Abramovich to hand Di Matteo one-year Chelsea trial - report

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2012/05/22/3119198/abramovich-to-hand-di-matteo-one-year-chelsea-trial-report

[Kojo 4,676]

I would have thought so as well.

I just don't understand how even one person nevermind ten can say that Di Matteo doesn't deserve the job. When he took over, and someone told you, if he won the F.A Cup and won the Champions League would you want to give him the job?, i am sure the person who asked that would have no hand left.

[RamiCFC9 258]

RDM should either be given atleast 3 year contract or leave.Wtf is this bullshi t compromising decisions never turn good.

[zolayes 14,489]

I just don't understand how even one person nevermind ten can say that Di Matteo doesn't deserve the job. When he took over, and someone told you, if he won the F.A Cup and won the Champions League would you want to give him the job?, i am sure the person who asked that would have no hand left.

when avb was sacked we were in such a state I just wanted our worst season in over 15 years to be over ...just couldnt see ANY good coming out of the year ...

ROBERTO turned things round ,,,,We idolised Hiddink for much less ,,,like you I am amazed at the reactions of some

[Spike 12,049]

RDM should bring some Italians in, like Marchisio and...ummm...hmmm...Abate...?

[capriccioso 2,545]

when avb was sacked we were in such a state I just wanted our worst season in over 15 years to be over ...just couldnt see ANY good coming out of the year ...

ROBERTO turned things round ,,,,We idolised Hiddink for much less ,,,like you I am amazed at the reactions of some

Well said. I think a lot of the indecisiveness from some members here stems from the fact that we have been very lucky in his tenure. While that is a valid point, that he got the players to perform somewhere near their best should be enough to convince everybody.

[ack17 205]

RDM should either be given atleast 3 year contract or leave.Wtf is this bullshi t compromising decisions never turn good.

Maybe Roman is waiting for Guardiola.