The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[BlueLion. 21,491]

No-one can say di Matteo does not deserve this. Fair point that he sacrificed our league form for the cup competitions (in my opinion a little prematurely, it wasn't really until the Newcastle result that we were out of the equation), and that the style of play, at times, was very negative. But it was successful, winning football. In 50 years, no-one will remember di Matteo as the man who led a Chelsea side to an incredible Double just through shit football. He'll simply be remembered as a genius. And rightly so.

This was the right appointment, even if it seen by some as just a sentimental gesture to appease the fans.

[Jype 6,398]

Rumors of Marcel Desailly coming back to Chelsea to take a role in Di Matteo's management team as a defensive coach. Wouldn't be against this but no good sources yet, just some shitty rumors on twitter.

[Spike 12,049]

Rumors of Marcel Desailly coming back to Chelsea to take a role in Di Matteo's management team as a defensive coach. Wouldn't be against this but no good sources yet, just some shitty rumors on twitter.

Imagine if Marcel and Franck came back! It would be like an early 00's renaissance.

[Ollie 4,400]

I love it when legends come back, to see Marcel come back would be incredible to see, hope it happens.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Rumors of Marcel Desailly coming back to Chelsea to take a role in Di Matteo's management team as a defensive coach. Wouldn't be against this but no good sources yet, just some shitty rumors on twitter.

Be awesome, but you still got to bring the big one Robbie.

Zola at the Bridge!!!

[Leif 6,006]

I agree with the above.

I love legends coming back. It makes the club more attractive and improves the family feel.

Example - Zidane, one of the greatest players of all time, now works at Real Madrid and does scouting, gives opinions etc.

If an attacking midfielder who idolized Zidane (like many do) is deciding whether or not to join Madrid after receiving an offer, and then finds out that Zidane himself was part of the people wanting him at the club, that would almost guarantee him joining.

It also adds more people to the club who genuinely want the best for the club, and don't just want to fill their pockets as a staff member while secretly supporting Arsenal or someone.

I'd be very glad to add Desailly as a defensive coach, Zola as a member of the board (wouldn't have to be too involved), and then Shevchenko or Tore Andre Flo or someone coming in and coaching the strikers.

I wish I could think of a role for Dennis Wise (if Newton leaves, I'd love him as assistant), but I can't come up with something which would best use his skills as a person. He's more of a motivator than a coach in my opinion.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

BTW if I am not mistaken, Desailly first cup with Chelsea was the UEFA Super Cup.

Desailly now coming back to do it again?

[Jype 6,398]

If an attacking midfielder who idolized Zidane (like many do) is deciding whether or not to join Madrid after receiving an offer, and then finds out that Zidane himself was part of the people wanting him at the club, that would almost guarantee him joining.

Luckily for us Hazard didn't think that way.

I see a lot of you got all excited of those Desailly rumors. It's fine but just don't shoot the messenger if it doesn't happen (I did say there are no reliable sources yet).

[royg 96]

I'm not sure if Dennis Wise is somehow involved in Chelsea Board, CPO or in whatever sense. I saw his name in the CPO Minute

http://theblues.chelseafc.com/documents/CPO%20Board%20Minutes%2014%20Jun%202012%20v2.pdf

[francozola 2,040]

The ex-Chelsea youth player who posted that article about JT said that Desailly was always a bit of a cunt behind the scenes.

Let me find the article again...

EDIT: Here we go:

Marcel Desailly, the captain before him, didn't do anything like the things John did. He couldn't care less about the young players or anyone else in the club for that matter. As a player he was impeccable but as a captain he did nothing and wasn't even close to what John is. In my first and second year in the youth team it was our job to get signed shirts from players from the first team, those shirts where then sent to fans or to a charity. We all stood in a row in the hallway before practices when the first team players walked passed us and then they signed the shirts. When Mr. Desailly came he usually pretended to be on the phone so he didn't have to do anything. We were like "Marcel, uuuuuumm, Marcel, could you please....." and then he was gone. Disappointment.

[robdog 2,084]

I agree with the above.

I love legends coming back. It makes the club more attractive and improves the family feel.

Example - Zidane, one of the greatest players of all time, now works at Real Madrid and does scouting, gives opinions etc.

If an attacking midfielder who idolized Zidane (like many do) is deciding whether or not to join Madrid after receiving an offer, and then finds out that Zidane himself was part of the people wanting him at the club, that would almost guarantee him joining.

It also adds more people to the club who genuinely want the best for the club, and don't just want to fill their pockets as a staff member while secretly supporting Arsenal or someone.

I'd be very glad to add Desailly as a defensive coach, Zola as a member of the board (wouldn't have to be too involved), and then Shevchenko or Tore Andre Flo or someone coming in and coaching the strikers.

I wish I could think of a role for Dennis Wise (if Newton leaves, I'd love him as assistant), but I can't come up with something which would best use his skills as a person. He's more of a motivator than a coach in my opinion.

IMHO I rather have Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink coach our strikers. I know Jimmy was pursing his coaching credentials & I believe he has finished getting them.

[strong centreback 157]

Never a fan of desailly well past his best when we got him and quite over rated by our lot, certainly not a legend of the cub either.

[michaelme 1]

I thought Desailly was in the run for the Mangers role at Swansea?

[Blue Armour 4,436]

The ex-Chelsea youth player who posted that article about JT said that Desailly was always a bit of a cunt behind the scenes.

Let me find the article again...

EDIT: Here we go:

http://forum.talkche...lly-john-terry/

I remember that one, and also remember reading somewhere that he loved his time at AC Milan better..

[Spike 12,049]

Eh, I don't see why he gets so much stick. So what if he liked his time at AC Milan better? Everytime I see him on the tele he is always smiling and very proud of what Chelsea has done. He and Franck Leboeuf always have very nice things to say about Chelsea. They show their support so why do we question them? It's foolish and pointless to question another fan's support. If they support the club, they support the club; no ifs, ands or buts about it.

For a matter of fact, Leboeuf always picks Chelsea to win the Premier League on ESPN Soccernet Presspass.