The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Kojo 4,676]

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

It's a fact that we don't know what he's like in the market, because he might buy us a lot of crap players and play crap football next season, but we can't just go on that. To not give him the the job next season is criminal it really is, he did everything he could, we didn't lose one cup game with him so we won all our cups and we lost 3 league games, one against city when we were 1-0 up, one against Newcastle when our players were tired and we were resting some for F.A Cup final, then against Liverpool when we played our reserve team.

He even got us a point away against Arsenal and we where the better team and should of had a penalty and we had our b team playing.

He's won the players over, very few times that's happened at Chelsea, he needs the job, he did better than Hiddink and we where buzzing over him like you said, and Hiddink had better players.

[Spike 12,049]

It's a fact that we don't know what he's like in the market, because he might buy us a lot of crap players and play crap football next season, but we can't just go on that. To not give him the the job next season is criminal it really is, he did everything he could, we didn't lose one cup game with him so we won all our cups and we lost 3 league games, one against city when we were 1-0 up, one against Newcastle when our players were tired and we were resting some for F.A Cup final, then against Liverpool when we played our reserve team.

He even got us a point away against Arsenal and we where the better team and should of had a penalty and we had our b team playing.

He's won the players over, very few times that's happened at Chelsea, he needs the job, he did better with Hiddink and we where buzzing over him like you said plus he had better players.

I agree 100% on your comment about transfers.

He could be like Wenger. YOUTH! FRENCH! YOUNG FRENCHMEN! (In Robbie's case it would be Italians)

He could be like Fat 'Arry. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! GOOD LAD!

He could be like Rafa. BUY EVERYONE! EVERYONE! FACTS!

He could be like Pep. HERE IS ALL THE MONEY I HAVE FOR A PLAYER I DON'T NEED!

Or he could be like Jose. Jose Mourinho. The best at transfers.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If that goal.com story is true, that would be the best outcome!

[cujo101 75]

Is it me or are Chelsea's upper management a fucking joke? I watched Ron Gourlay last night on tv and one word came to mind: Mug. After all time to not have a resolution for RdM is a joke. If Roberto is offered a one year contract (waiting in vain for PG), he should tell them to piss off. The treatment he's had from the club is a disgrace and all this shit about style of football, can't attract players, can't rebuild the squad? Oh, let's get Fabio Capello or Harry Redknapp!

This is so embarrassing. Roberto and Eddie (two former players that love the club) guide the team to the Champions League and they get treat like shit.

Thank you very much boys, (now fuck off).

(unofficial Chelsea statement)

[Sheva. 5,373]

I'd be happy with him getting a 1 year deal, if he does well next season then he can get an extension.

But he just simply has to be our manager next season, no one else!

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

CHELSEA players were left close to tears before their Champions League triumph by a secret video compiled on the orders of manager Roberto Di Matteo.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4328537/Chelseas-secret-video-ahead-of-Champions-League-final-win.html

[Jusek 2,031]

I'd be happy with him getting a 1 year deal, if he does well next season then he can get an extension.

Agreed, that would be perfect.

[Kostas 1,468]

I watched Ron Gourlay last night on tv and one word came to mind:

Almost an unwatchable interview http://bcove.me/q83lmufl

"..you know.."

[Jype 6,398]

I'd be happy with him getting a 1 year deal, if he does well next season then he can get an extension.

From the club's point of view that would indeed be the ideal scenario and if he doesn't live up to expectations then he could just leave next summer and we wouldn't have to go through the pain of sacking the manager who won us our first Champions League trophy. Don't see any reason for Di Matteo to agree such arrangement though. He has already proved to be a capable manager for us and if that's not enough for the Chelsea board to hire him on a contract of at least two seasons then it's our loss and he can just go somewhere else. I'm sure many top clubs in Italy would love to hire the latest Champion of Europe as their manager.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If RDM doesn't win the EPL or Champions League then he is going to get sacked.He'll need to pull of something spectacular once again to change Roman's mind of appointing Pep as our next manager.Roman won't be content with winning the other 5 trophies.

[cujo101 75]

Is RA going to allow PG to have time (2/3 years) and total control of the club? Don't think so. No deal. Waste of time.

[robdog 2,084]

hate to be that troll, but I am right now....What paper published that article about the players hated RDM more than AVB??? I can't seem to find that article now.

[manpe 10,861]

[Henrique 9,133]

Hey, 4 days since we won UCL. RDM still not our manager for next season. What they are waiting for?

Whos better than him right now?

IMO he must get the job, but after all these years, I think its stupid to give him more than one year, because we already know these deals doesnt mean the manager is staying for 3 or 4 years, it means he will get a huge amount of money when he gets the axe.

If he makes a good job next season, no reason to give him one more, and so on.

Thats worked pretty well for Guardiola in Barcelona, no reason to not work here.

[Henrique 9,133]

It's a fact that we don't know what he's like in the market, because he might buy us a lot of crap players and play crap football next season, but we can't just go on that. To not give him the the job next season is criminal it really is, he did everything he could, we didn't lose one cup game with him so we won all our cups and we lost 3 league games, one against city when we were 1-0 up, one against Newcastle when our players were tired and we were resting some for F.A Cup final, then against Liverpool when we played our reserve team.

He even got us a point away against Arsenal and we where the better team and should of had a penalty and we had our b team playing.

He's won the players over, very few times that's happened at Chelsea, he needs the job, he did better than Hiddink and we where buzzing over him like you said, and Hiddink had better players.

But under Hiddink we also had better football. lol

If not a stupid bald referee, we would have won it in 2009.

[Henrique 9,133]

If that goal.com story is true, that would be the best outcome!

Thats from times. The goal is just reporting the story.

[Blue Armour 4,288]

Hey, 4 days since we won UCL. RDM still not our manager for next season. What they are waiting for?

Whos better than him right now?

IMO he must get the job, but after all these years, I think its stupid to give him more than one year, because we already know these deals doesnt mean the manager is staying for 3 or 4 years, it means he will get a huge amount of money when he gets the axe.

If he makes a good job next season, no reason to give him one more, and so on.

Thats worked pretty well for Guardiola in Barcelona, no reason to not work here.

This. That's the main argument in favor of RDM. In West Brom, at least when they started, they were known for their brand of attacking football.

Due to the squad restrictions it was logical that RDM made defense and keeping possession the highest priority. With attacking options that are becoming increasingly available next season, I'm very curious to see how this Chelsea team can perform under him.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Thats from times. The goal is just reporting the story.

Times are fairly reputable so we'll see. Pat Nevin said he'd suggested the idea to Gourlay and the reponse was of "we'll think about that". Who knows what'll happen, I just hope it happens before the Euros.