The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It's still all speculation in the press. For all we know, he has not signed a contract with the club because he is still drunk and partying with the cup with the big ears

[Fhaarkas 39]

I chuckled scanning through the front pages. How wrong the lot of us were.

[Henrique 9,133]

It's still all speculation in the press. For all we know, he has not signed a contract with the club because he is still drunk and partying with the cup with the big ears

I dont think so, for me its clear Roman wont give him the job, at least he is not the A Plan. At this time it would be enough time to announce him as the next manager.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I dont think so, for me its clear Roman wont give him the job, at least he is not the A Plan. At this time it would be enough time to announce him as the next manager.

I don't think Roman ever intended to give him the job permanently. But it's hard to see how he could not without causing a riot among the fans. Maybe they will agree that Robbie comes out and says that he declined the job...

[Henrique 9,133]

I don't think Roman ever intended to give him the job permanently. But it's hard to see how he could not without causing a riot among the fans. Maybe they will agree that Robbie comes out and says that he declined the job...

If the next manager is Guardiola, I think it will not be wise to cause a riot.

If Guardiola is available, I think RDM is no longer the right man.

I dont want to disrespect RDM, for me he is a heroe, and I just think is better he leaves as the guy that won us our first UCL, than end up getting the axe when the things arent pertect.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If the next manager is Guardiola, I think it will not be wise to cause a riot.

If Guardiola is available, I think RDM is no longer the right man.

I dont want to disrespect RDM, for me he is a heroe, and I just think is better he leaves as the guy that won us our first UCL, than end up getting the axe when the things arent pertect.

I actually agree. But I am torn between my desire to have a world-class manager such as Mou or Capello on one hand, and me belief, on the other hand, that we need to have some sort of continuity in management if the current crop of youth players are going to have any chance of making here at Chelsea.

[warnie_666 1,081]

If I was DiMatteo, I would tell Gourlay, Buck and Roman to shove the manager's post up their arse. One week since our greatest victory and they still keep DiMatteo Waiting? Talk about disrespecting the legends of the club.

This guy saved Roman millions by taking a team in shambles to the greatest end to the season the club has witnessed and they still keep him waiting. Makes him look like the last choice. It is outright humiliating.

[Superblue 6,370]

If I was DiMatteo, I would tell Gourlay, Buck and Roman to shove the manager's post up their arse. One week since our greatest victory and they still keep DiMatteo Waiting? Talk about disrespecting the legends of the club.

This guy saved Roman millions by taking a team in shambles to the greatest end to the season the club has witnessed and they still keep him waiting. Makes him look like the last choice. It is outright humiliating.

The club do need to sort this out sooner rather than later. I have said before, it's alright chasing Guardiola but Pep's success came within a football club he knows inside out and therefore feels comfortable with. You will find that extra passion for a club you truly care for aswell and go that extra mile for them. Would he ever be able to replicate this away from Barca, it is a risk!

For all we know Robbie is our version of Guardiola. He has shown himself to be tactically astute and his own man in making bold decisions. The players love him and want to play for him, and he's Chelsea through and through and as a result will give that extra 10% for the club. Until he's been given the chance we will never know.

People are getting caught up in the moment in regards to who we might now buy in the transfer market, but the manager's job is the most important decision the board need to make this summer.

[warnie_666 1,081]

The club do need to sort this out sooner rather than later. I have said before, it's alright chasing Guardiola but Pep's success came within a football club he knows inside out and therefore feels comfortable with. You will find that extra passion for a club you truly care for aswell and go that extra mile for them. Would he ever be able to replicate this away from Barca, it is a risk!

For all we know Robbie is our version of Guardiola. He has shown himself to be tactically astute and his own man in making bold decisions. The players love him and want to play for him, and he's Chelsea through and through and as a result will give that extra 10% for the club. Until he's been given the chance we will never know.

People are getting caught up in the moment in regards to who we might now buy in the transfer market, but the manager's job is the most important decision the board need to make this summer.

Spot On.....Outsiders look at Chelsea as a money making machine. I doubt they care about the club. they know if they get fired they will end up with millions in their bank and then they would go on a holiday.

Di Matteo on the other hand loves the club, the fans and players love him, and he will go that extra mile to make sure the club acheives success and the players who love him will make sure he is successful.

If we buy a new manager it is back to square one.

[Superblue 6,370]

If we buy a new manager it is back to square one.

Thats a huge point to consider. Robbie has worked with the players for a year now and will know who is dispensable in the squad.

The lack on continuity has allowed some average players longer Chelsea careers than perhaps they should have.

[Fhaarkas 39]

If I was DiMatteo, I would tell Gourlay, Buck and Roman to shove the manager's post up their arse. One week since our greatest victory and they still keep DiMatteo Waiting? Talk about disrespecting the legends of the club.

This guy saved Roman millions by taking a team in shambles to the greatest end to the season the club has witnessed and they still keep him waiting. Makes him look like the last choice. It is outright humiliating.

I think they are well aware of his (huge,huge,huge) contribution and its significance. It looks to me like they're trying to approach this issue with reason and logic (which don't always work). There are still questions about Bobby and those questions have to be answered. Logically maybe he's the closest candidate to getting the job? Both Bobby and Roman are staunch supporters of the club and that has got to count for something.

[francozola 2,040]

If he was going to be given the job surely it would have been announced already

It's going to be Capello I feel

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If he was going to be given the job surely it would have been announced already

It's going to be Capello I feel

I totally agree,I think RDM will reject a 1 year extension just so Chelsea don't take the heat of sacking the man who brought FA and UEFA Champions League success to the club in such a short-term spell.A real lack of respect to the great manager.

[themightyblue 443]

Appointing a manager is a lengthy process, its only been a week since the final. Everyone needs to time to relax from that first and then there'd need to be interviews etc and his plans for the team etc. A week is by no means a long time so i don't think we could use that to think Rdm hasn't got the job

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Robbie is great, best for me, but Im not suree if he can give us more attacking football and change the squad?

I dont want Kalou and Malouda another year instead of Hulk and Hazard...

[themightyblue 443]

So we can add Maradona to the list of footballing names who have given robbie praise

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2012/05/26/3127803/maradona-hails-chelsea-after-champions-league-success

“Tactics, humility and intelligence played a major role. Inheriting a divided and defeated team, Di Matteo first had to restore harmony in his dressing room.

“Above all, he instilled in his team a warrior spirit and character, getting the most out of his players by making the forwards defend and the midfielders attack.

“Chelsea were not the most talented team in the Champions League but they were certainly the team that wanted to win the most. Hats off to this group of veteran warriors,” he concluded.

[Laylabelle 9,357]

Thing is if its not to be RDM and we start looking now elsewhere its a bit daft.AVB got sacked months ago and should've started looking then rather then now..

Thats a huge point to consider. Robbie has worked with the players for a year now and will know who is dispensable in the squad.

The lack on continuity has allowed some average players longer Chelsea careers than perhaps they should have.

Exactly!!! Carlo had a whole summer transfer window to work with as well which was a huge advantage.The way it seems to work with Chelsea is they end up having a short time to access the squad,make decisons etc and then fans moan why players didnt get the boot during that time...if you havent spent a whole season with them then chances are the nebiw wont know where issues lie.

[themightyblue 443]

ESPN saying Roman will give Robbie a 1 year deal