The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Henrique 9,133]

Just give him the job.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I do have to say his man management skills have been superb.

Ranks up there with the Mourinho, Hiddink and Carlo.

And last, it was funny at the end of the Barcelona game RDM having a little chat with Romeu. He probably knew he had split allegiance about the game, but RDM trying to do what AVB couldn't do; support and get every player in the team acting as one unit.

Well done RDM.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I do have to say his man management skills have been superb.

Ranks up there with the Mourinho, Hiddink and Carlo.

And last, it was funny at the end of the Barcelona game RDM having a little chat with Romeu. He probably knew he had split allegiance about the game, but RDM trying to do what AVB couldn't do; support and get every player in the team acting as one unit.

Well done RDM.

AVB's man management skills were non-existent. He has alot to learn. However I do think he will get a high profile job sometime in the near future.

[magicrico 175]

We are undoubtable doing superbly under him...The problems come with knowing that the squad still needs an overhaul and this being carried out in the correct mannor...Knowing the likes of Malouda,Meireles,Bos,Drogs,Lamps even Torres to a lesser extent need replacing with top notch players, this as we know depends on top 4. That said our CL form,FA cup run has been nothing short of magnificent. I don't mean to take away from any of the above mentioned players either. It's about knowing whats best for the club and getting adequate raplcements in to challenge for the prem next year, this squad hasn't played well for the majority of the season under AVB it would have been interesting under RDM. But our league form while inproved, still isn't fantastic. We need top 4, so your league form right now has to be priority. Then if Robbie gets the job he has to carry out the clear out in the right way.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

The great Sacchi used to say that it was better to play with 10 men then 11.

But for that to happen the team had to be very synchronized and the right changes to be made in the game.

This a lone gives great credit to RDM!

[Kojo 4,676]

I wouldn't mind Roman having a go himself, heck he might even be a good player, player manager anyone?.

I can't wait till we see Kalou as our new manager, what a great achievement it was getting Kalou. I don't think anyone can doubt his abillity, not to mention i bet he's one bad ass manager.

This be King Kalou on the side line telling those players who is BAWS!.

[Superblue 6,370]

I think Gary Neville summed it up perfectly at the end of last night's game - What an unbelievable level of effort and commitment he is getting out of this group of players game after game.

In 10 days we have smashed Spurs in an FA Cup final, knocked out Barcelona over 2 legs and held Arsenal on their own patch with mostly squad players.

It does feel like back to the Mourinho era - he has players seemingly prepared to run through brick walls for him and the club. That comes from his own passion and love for this club.

With the exception perhaps of Mourinho himself returning, surely the sensible choice to the Chelsea board must now be to give this man a permanent opportunity!

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Di Matteo will have to wait

Roberto Di Matteo will have to wait until the summer to see if he gets the Chelsea job on a permanent basis, according to the club's chief executive Ron Gourlay.

http://www1.skysport...ll-have-to-wait

[Superblue 6,370]

In all fairness I think it's the right decision by the board. It keeps everybody on their toes, working hard, striving to succeed, and given how many times we've had our fingers burnt with managers it makes sense to bide our time.

I just hope when it comes to it that this man gets the first interview and the first consideration, he deserves it. I believe anyone but Mourinho or Robbie and the fans will be very disgruntled.

[Arief 40]

I wouldn't mind Roman having a go himself, heck he might even be a good player, player manager anyone?.

I can't wait till we see Kalou as our new manager, what a great achievement it was getting Kalou. I don't think anyone can doubt his abillity, not to mention i bet he's one bad ass manager.

This be King Kalou on the side line telling those players who is BAWS!.

hahaha if this thing really happen, i prefer die.

[J.F. 1,484]

[Dylan_91 90]

anyone else not want rdm?

[Marvin123 484]

anyone else not want rdm?

cant say im overly mad on wanting RDM but surely he deserves another season? what you think

[Kez 2,727]

anyone else not want rdm?

The only guy I want to be managing the team next season.

[Superblue 6,370]

anyone else not want rdm?

I fully accept the right to everyone's differing opinions but if i'm going to be honest Dylan, some of your posts since last night have really wound me up. You're so negative mate!

We're in the fucking Champions League final!!!! And the FA Cup final!!! Give us that two months ago when AVB left and I think people would have thought it was crazy talk. A lot of the credit has to go to RDM, alongside the players, and he deserves an opportunity to carry it on IMO.

For me his lack of experience is perhaps the one glaring weakness, but he's getting that experience as we speak, leading the club on three fronts at the business end of the season, under immense pressure. Even if we were to lose both finals, I'll stand by what I said - the only manager I see currently as a better choice than RDM is perhaps Mourinho.

[robdog 2,084]

cant say im overly mad on wanting RDM but surely he deserves another season? what you think

Give him the Freakin' Job...Dude guided us to one of our most storied result in our Club's history. Down 2 goals & w/ only 10 men. Dude knows how to get the most out of his players & it is freakin' workin right now!!! Why not carry that into a fresh season??? In my mind Robbie D is the MAN!!!

[Dylan_91 90]

cant say im overly mad on wanting RDM but surely he deserves another season? what you think

I mean hes done a good job but i dont think hes that good a manager thats all. I think the reason we have done so well is our main players have decided to start playin again now avbs gone and also teams almost always get a massive boost whenever there is a change of manager. we've also been very lucky e.g. beating wigan when we should have lost. I dont think hes very good tactically and just because we beat barca by putting 10 men behind the ball and counter attacking every now and again doesnt make him a tactical genius. Rubin Kazan do this all the time against barcelona and with their lack of any quality is much more impressive even if they did have 11 men on the field. I also think weve been playing very boring football since he arrived which suprised me cos i remember watchin wba when he was in charge and they played great football. I just think if we hire him we will have no chance next season especially if he continues to play kalou.

[Spike 12,049]

It's either José or Robbie. Right now Robbie deserves it more.

http://backpagefootball.com/premier-league/shades-of-guus-hiddink-why-roberto-di-matteo-deserves-credit/

However, it is not just results that have been impressive and Di Matteo, and indeed Eddie Newton, has given Chelsea their identity – a proud one at that – back. After all, one of Chelsea proudest images of the decade was that of an injured (fatally, for his football career, from a horrific triple-leg fracture against Saint Gallen on 28 September, 2000) Di Matteo leading Chelsea out in the FA Cup final in 2002 and under Claudio Ranieri, Chelsea became most neutrals’ team. Surprising to some, but many of Chelsea’s fans are not the Abramovich-centered, commercial-focused and flag-wielding brigade that some the Blues’ following seemingly devolved into as the other side of the paradox of unprecedented success. So, with the Di Matteo’s return, it has been no surprise that the likes of Marcel Desailly, Michael Dubbery and Gianfranco Zola have come out and supported their ex-teammate and in the process, Chelsea have re-connected with their cherished, cup-winning past.