The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Kieran. 6,317]

9-2-1 under Di Matteo, with 28 goals scored, or 2.15 goals a game. Compared to AVB's 66 goals in 40 games, or 1.65 goals per game. That's an increase of .5 goals a game, a considerable improvement.

[StevenChap 8]

While he may be our saviour now, I still think he should resign the post at the end of the season. Roberto is a Chelsea legend and to preserve that status him taking over as manager would just mean when he has a poor run of form, all he has ever done for the club will be forgotten and thrown out the window and he will be sent packing.

[oxfordblues 299]

the players like him give him a go

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

The only thing against him is that I don't think Roman sees him as a big enough name to entice big name players. I personally think he should be given a go if he brings home the FA cup and gets fourth. That's no easy feat and to do so would surely prove his worth.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I have to admit. RDM is looking really really good. Perhaps he is the man for next season. I dont know.

Henrique are you getting blinded by short termism?

[Henrique 9,133]

9-2-1 under Di Matteo, with 28 goals scored, or 2.15 goals a game. Compared to AVB's 66 goals in 40 games, or 1.65 goals per game. That's an increase of .5 goals a game, a considerable improvement.

How is it possible to score 0.5 goals?

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

How is it possible to score 0.5 goals?

.5 goals a game would mean we are scoring an Extra goal every 2 games under RDM than AVB.

[Jase 43,479]

Think some people are too quick to jump into the RDM bandwagon. No doubt that yesterday was superb result but let's forget about the past few games too - Wigan, Fulham, Benfica - where we played poorly & just managed to scraped through with a little bit of luck from the referee. Won't be long before all the doubts creep in again IF we lose heavily to Barcelona & Arsenal this weekend.

Having said that, at the moment, gotta give him credit for what he has done so far since replacing AVB. Contrary to reports after AVB's sacking, stating that RDM was even unpopular with the players, well that was certainly BS as he look to have a close relationship with the players. Important factor here is as he certainly made allies with all of them or most of them at least, which AVB failed to do so & created his own downfall. Adding to that, he has gave us back the belief, confidence, resilience and more importantly, restoring pride back to Chelsea after all of that seem have disappeared under AVB.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

RDM has been a great Caretaker manager, but that's how it should remain. If we get 4th spot and or the FA Cup his Legacy will be greater with his rescue of our season. But he is not the man to take over permanently.

[Kieran. 6,317]

How is it possible to score 0.5 goals?

It's an average of the goals scored by games played. We score on average .5 more goals with RDM.

[Igi26 346]

Think some people are too quick to jump into the RDM bandwagon. No doubt that yesterday was superb result but let's forget about the past few games too - Wigan, Fulham, Benfica - where we played poorly & just managed to scraped through with a little bit of luck from the referee. Won't be long before all the doubts creep in again IF we lose heavily to Barcelona & Arsenal this weekend.

Having said that, at the moment, gotta give him credit for what he has done so far since replacing AVB. Contrary to reports after AVB's sacking, stating that RDM was even unpopular with the players, well that was certainly BS as he look to have a close relationship with the players. Important factor here is as he certainly made allies with all of them or most of them at least, which AVB failed to do so & created his own downfall. Adding to that, he has gave us back the belief, confidence, resilience and more importantly, restoring pride back to Chelsea after all of that seem have disappeared under AVB.

United is winning Premier League like this. Trophies are won like that mate, you play shit and win game. Under AVB we played shit and didn't won nothing. He deserve chance to be manager next season.

[zolayes 14,489]

How is it possible to score 0.5 goals?

like Mata did yesterday... it was rounded up to 1

[EskWeston 696]

I think Roberto is doing a great job, and the results and the belief in the team show that. I don't think the performances have been great on the whole, but i think we are (and have been all season and last) hindered by an inbalanced squad. The fact that Roberto is having to play Kalou (who is a decent squad player but not ideally who you would have starting) and Ramires (out of position) on the wings shows that imbalance. Imagine if we had 2 top class wide players with this team, we would be playing some great football i am sure.

We have no idea who Chelsea have lined up to take over, but i think Roberto has given a strong case.

[communicate 2,703]

http://soccernet.esp...chelsea?cc=5901

http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/04/16/chelseas-change-in-defensive-system-under-roberto-di-matteo/

I think that sum up why we get better result under RDM

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Tonight could be the game of his carrer.

[Krypt 241]

http://soccernet.esp...chelsea?cc=5901

http://www.zonalmark...erto-di-matteo/

I think that sum up why we get better result under RDM

Instead of long ball football , lets call it playing to our strengths

[EskWeston 696]

Instead of long ball football , lets call it playing to our strengths

There is only one type of football and that is winning football. Roberto is clever enough to have seen how we have dealt with Barca in the past and will use that to take into this game. Barca are not looking forward to playing us.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Of course, if Barca thrash us 8-0 (which could happen due to our woeful midfield), then get knocked out of the FA Cup final and don't reach the Top Four, then he certainly won't get it and the major overhaul we so needed won't happen. I fear we won't see that overhaul if Di Matteo takes over on a full time basis.