The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Incredible work , since March he changed everything.

[TheCount 146]

There are a couple of other problems with the 4-3-3. The main one is that it moves Hazard and Mata to wingers from a more central position. Hazard is most effective up the middle behind the striker. Ideally, you'd want Hazard and Mata being the creators. Moving them to the wing puts more emphasis on them crossing the ball and running up and down the wings. Chelsea actually spent about 80M pounds in the last two years on players that should be playing behind the striker. It just doesn't make sense to switch to a system that would remove that position entirely.

Good.

[Milan 17,853]

[Cripen 110]

Steve Holland

[gary gordon 1,777]

All the baggers have suddenly gone missing LOL!

[Jase 43,479]

That reminds me of the contrasting reactions of both AVB and Wenger on the touchline when Van Persie scored that late breakaway goal at the Bridge last season.

[Kez 2,727]

AVB is such a moron. Robbie out classes him in every way!

[Kojo 4,676]

I really want him to do well, i tell you what if he doesn't get sacked and has a good season, then good on him. This is one of the hardest jobs on the world, with our owner and constant pressure, if he deals with that for another season, i would extend his contract.

[zolayes 14,489]

That reminds me of the contrasting reactions of both AVB and Wenger on the touchline when Van Persie scored that late breakaway goal at the Bridge last season.

roberto must have got excited .....he took his hands out of his pockets

[Ollie 4,400]

We looked so hard for the best manager. Mourinho, European Cup winner, Scolari, World Cup Winner, Ancellotti, multi time European Cup Winner, AVB, Europa league winner who was young, knows the club and seemed perfect for the long term future but all along, the man was former player Di Matteo who was brought back to the club to be AVB's number 2 who's only managerial jobs were in MK Dons and WBA!! It's unbelievable and just shows you what bringing back ex players who love the club does. He's been perfect, he's so calm and the players almost play off his calmness. Yes, the Emirates, it's quite a hard place to go, WHL, we know it will be hard etc etc he doesn't care where we go or who we are playing, he has so much faith and confidence in his men.

I want him to get a long term contract. He's earned it big time.

[YankinBlue42 72]

I feel like RDM is only being used as a stop gap before the board and Roman are able to bring in the guy they really want. Even if that happens, RDM should be commended for everything he's done. Such a great manager it's now proven and a great representative of Chelsea FC, something we're in desperate need of at the moment.

[5354 204]

If RDM can constantly motivate players and attract stars to Chelsea, why not? I dont mind him staying longer as long as we dont screw up

[TheCount 146]

I think bringing in that slimey cunt guardiola would be the final straw,

chelsea becoming everything i hate, be a sad day, if i was a lesser man i'd jump ship to madrid then, but thankfully im not lol.

Keep De matteo, only man i'd want him changed for is Mourinho and even then only if we really had to or if de matteo has had a respectable run as manager that he justly deserves.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

I feel like RDM is only being used as a stop gap before the board and Roman are able to bring in the guy they really want. Even if that happens, RDM should be commended for everything he's done. Such a great manager it's now proven and a great representative of Chelsea FC, something we're in desperate need of at the moment.

Wouldnt surprise me but would be daft if we do carry on being successful to replace him but they did it with Jose...fingers crossed

[zolayes 14,489]

Wouldnt surprise me but would be daft if we do carry on being successful to replace him but they did it with Jose...fingers crossed

Jose wanted complete control ...something which Roman was unwilling to give (correctly imo) Roberto already is handling

a number of issues better than Jose did. I think his position is becoming more secure with each passing month. I dont believe RDM will

make the same demandsas jose.

[termninja 5,290]

[RamiCFC9 258]

I just want him to get off with the negative lineups for ever, negative attitude leads to negative results (yes there are exceptions).Attack is the best diffence as far as I know.Shakhtar don't have better team nor individuals but their manager with his attitude told them "go and win the game" and Robbie with this lineup was saying "go defend for a draw"... shit attitude.Especially for Champs of Europe.Also Shakhtar are known for their fast tempo and fast players overall and he start's F.Lampard...ehm

[Blue Armour 4,280]

I just wish he would ring in the changes faster when we're in dire situations..like when we were 2-0 down yesterday and 3-0 down against Athletico..