The Roberto Di Matteo Thread

[Jase 43,479]

Robbie did the best with what we had & strolled off with 2 cups. If he was given the job & time to create his own team then we wouldn't be playing how we did against Barca & Bayern.

Precisely my point but it's just that Roman may not convinced with that. Knowing Roman's obsession, he would want someone who has done it before and a big name manager to manage the club.

[Fhaarkas 39]

Precisely my point but it's just that Roman may not convinced with that. Knowing Roman's obsession, he would want someone who has done it before and a big name manager to manage the club.

Either way he deserves to get a 3-4 year contract. I dunno what the deal is. We've won the CL and Roman should take it easy a bit. This is a classic case of over-planning.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Hollins: Di Matteo is not going to be Chelsea boss

Former Chelsea boss John Hollins believes Roberto Di Matteo will be overlooked for the manager's job at Stamford Bridge despite leading the club to Champions League and FA Cup glory during his interim spell in charge.

http://www.talksport...sea-boss-173707

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Everyday since the CL final I think Robbie's chances of being appointed as the manager have deteriorated sadly. Roman as well all know wants the big names, Mourinho, Scolari, Hiddink, Ancelotti and even Villas-Boas(not as big a name) after the reputation he gained with that season at Porto, all prove that. Guardiola could be next but I doubt it will happen tbh.

[Santiago. 1,500]

Robbie did the best with what we had & strolled off with 2 cups. If he was given the job & time to create his own team then we wouldn't be playing how we did against Barca & Bayern.

Exactly. Many are suggesting that purchasing Hazard and Hulk + Marin, that their talents are going to be used to waste like Mata, and that "Hope Hazard can learn to play LB". Is just absolutely absurd. The reason being for our defensive performances was due to the fact that our players out on the pitch were not capable of performing against the likes of the others clubs in Europe head to head. RDM did what he had to do to get the result and to suit the current squads strengths.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

This is only being delayed to try and minimize the fans' fury when someone else is appointed.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

This is only being delayed to try and minimize the fans' fury when someone else is appointed.

Capello?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Capello?

Probably. I don't think Pep will come here any time soon.

[Jase 43,479]

Capello?

Gawd no please. Capello is already 66 FFS!

[HNKS 508]

Gawd no please. Capello is already 66 FFS!

Age does not define a manager. I think capello has some attitude problems though.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Gawd no please. Capello is already 66 FFS!

I know what you mean, but I'd rather him over the inexperienced Pep.

[Jase 43,479]

Age does not define a manager. I think capello has some attitude problems though.

Don't think his style of management is gonna be suitable in England. Almost too strict being an Italian & players won't like that. On top all of that, if we are to progress forward, we need a younger & hungrier manager and not one who is looking for one last big pay job!

I know what you mean, but I'd rather him over the inexperienced Pep.

Think I would prefer Guardiola over Capello.

[Superblue 6,370]

Still hoping Robbie will stay here. The jobs he was linked to - Liverpool, Villa, Napoli and Lazio have all been taken up now.

[robdog 2,084]

before Hazard made his decision to sign w/ CFC, he spoke w/ RDM. If you can read French, check this out

I have exchanged with Roman Abramovich, were on the same wavelength. And I have also discussed with the coach. "We talked my positioning, what position I preferred.

[Steve 10,227]

According to Jason Cundy, Robbie has signed a one year deal

[francozola 2,040]

Dan Levene ‏@BluesChronicle

Expecting to receive confirmation in the very near future that Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed Chelsea boss on a one-year deal.

And Dan's a legit Chels source so this is pretty much a done deal

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Good to hear.

[termninja 5,290]

Good to hear.

Nobody I would like to see at CFC is available and if Robbie does well perhaps he will get a real contract at the end of season. For me, this is the best move the board could've made. Robbie deserved another chance, but I wouldn't rush in with a long contract, since he is still to prove to everyone he is the full package because the work that needs to be done at Chelsea requires a really good manager and we just can't allow ourselves to sack another manager or take a risk.