The Conte Thread

[Tomo 21,751]

Imagine if Roman/the board 'respected' the fans and gave Jose more time to turn this round?

We could be lumbered with the crap going on at United while Antonio would likely be at Old Trafford.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

1 hour ago, positivefootball said:

All that with average players like Pedro, Moses and Alonso. Incredible.

That's the mark of top coach imo. 

He didn't have to turn ALL our limited players into very good footballers but he's had the midas touch with not only Alonso, Pedro, Moses, but also Matic and Cahill. That's insane. Absolutely amazing coaching from Conte. 

Y'all didn't want to believe me when I was defending Conte early in the season. Evan had people calling for him to get the sack, like what?! Pep Guardiola even stated in his new book that Antonio Conte was the manager he was most wary of challenging him in the league. After these past 5 matches, I rest my case. Just give this man the world-class players he needs, remove the deadwood (Willian, Oscar, etc.) and watch the magic happen. 

Conte has these managers shook out here with his 3/4/3. Feels good when you got fans from all the rival clubs praising your team on the TL. That was a footbaling clinic on display. 

ANTONIOOOOOOOO

Edit: look at that passing map. Never thought I'd ever live to see the day of juego de posicion at Chelsea. Tears. 

 

 

[Fernando 6,586]

3 minutes ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

That's the mark of top coach imo. 

He didn't have to turn ALL our limited players into very good footballers but he's had the midas touch with not only Alonso, Pedro, Moses, but also Matic and Cahill. That's insane. Absolutely amazing coaching from Conte. 

Y'all didn't want to believe me when I was defending Conte early in the season. Evan had people calling for him to get the sack, like what?! Pep Guardiola even stated in his new book that Antonio Conte was the manager he was most wary of challenging him in the league. After these past 5 matches, I rest my case. Just give this man the world-class players he needs, remove the deadwood (Willian, Oscar, etc.) and watch the magic happen. 

Conte has these managers shook out here with his 3/4/3. Feels good when you got fans from all the rival clubs praising your team on the TL. That was a footbaling clinic on display. 

ANTONIOOOOOOOO

 

 

 

Not only that but most manager that played against us lately keep saying how hard it is to play against this system. 

Gary Neville said it as well, it's a very hard system to play against. And you have a manager that is well comfortable with that, and that has been immense for us. 

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

This Italian is definitely coaching attacking football and is doing it  well. 

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Is it bad i already want him to extend his contract another 3 years? 

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

2 minutes ago, Supermonkey92 said:

Is it bad i already want him to extend his contract another 3 years? 

No. We'll face adversity but no. 

[manpe 10,861]

 

[Cosmin 2,484]

1 hour ago, milan.cech said:

 

The best thing is that even when winning 4-0, 5-0, you can still hear him shouting and isntructin his players. Man, he is such a passionate and likeable person!

Exactly! Hearing his shouts is priceless. That's probably gonna turn into a trademark soon. And he doesn't only shout and instruct the players when the opponents have the ball. He gives the impression that he tells them what to do when we have it too. And even then, he doesn't only shout at the guy that's holding on the ball, but he instructs the others what to do, it's like he creates option for the man in possesion. He's exceptional and we are so lucky to have this guy here. 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

1 hour ago, milan.cech said:

The board must be nice with him, like seriously! We cannot afford to get him upset and make him leave on his own.

The best thing is that even when winning 4-0, 5-0, you can still hear him shouting and instructing his players. Man, he is such a passionate and likeable person!

I love it we were winning 3:0 and still went for more, for control. No more park the bus.

He transformed every single player. Courtois is better, Cahill is better, Matic is miles better, Luiz is reliable, Azpi even further improved, Hazard going world class, Costa going world class, Kante same old brilliant self, Moses and Alonso perfect wingmen for Conte and even Pedro is fantastic.

If someone knows man management, its Conte. This formation is life. He literally removed every single liability with formation change. For example Luiz might be suspect alone, but now has two defenders next to him. Moses is not creative enough as winger, but perfect for wingback.

Then there is team as whole. That pressing is unbelievable. Opponents face three fullbacks when attacking and three wingers when defending. Every player can switch positions instantly without problem.

 

[xPetrCechx 13,577]

 

[Henrique 9,133]

3 hours ago, positivefootball said:

All that with average players like Pedro, Moses and Alonso. Incredible.

Moses is world class.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

So, Pep looked at our squad and said we need 10 new players, didn't want it.

No doubt that Pep is a good manager, but he hasn't shaken the tag that he only wants to go to the "best" team (read: most money, best on paper) in the league and isn't up for a challenge.

Seems that we only needed 1 CB who can play with the ball, and 1 LWB.  Most importantly, 1 manager who can be flexible and get the most out of the players he's got and put them in to position to succeed with lots of hard work.  

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Lem3allem

 

[Roquila 1,335]

Thanks Antonio Conte for making me look like an utter cunt. 

You fucking sweet, sweet Italian <3

 

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Oppa 0 conceded goals Style

[Tautvix 1,321]

This is what we and especially Roman were waiting for years. Other teams are now gonna examine us and try to stop us playing! And with Jose we always used to stop other teams playing (Even Moyes' Man Utd ).

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

2 hours ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

So, Pep looked at our squad and said we need 10 new players, didn't want it.

No doubt that Pep is a good manager, but he hasn't shaken the tag that he only wants to go to the "best" team (read: most money, best on paper) in the league and isn't up for a challenge.

Seems that we only needed 1 CB who can play with the ball, and 1 LWB.  Most importantly, 1 manager who can be flexible and get the most out of the players he's got and put them in to position to succeed with lots of hard work.  

There's no evidence Pep actually "said" that. You can't take what the media says as face value fact. What Pep actually said about our side (and the only thing I've heard him say about Chelsea so far) is that together with Liverpool, we're up there with his team challenging for the title. He said that AFTER Liverpool outclassed us at the Bridge and obviously before the formation and personnel changes. He obviously saw the potential in our squad.

He also said Conte was an underrated signing for us in his introductory press conference as City manager. Bottom line is he never said we need 10 players. If anything, he's been complementary.

[Tomo 21,751]

Is Alderwierld due back before our game with Spurs? If he ain't i reckon we will stuff them too, reckon Luiz and Azpi will be enough to nullify Kane.

[Jase 43,479]

It'll happen sooner or later but interested to see how we respond in this current system when we concede the opening goal of a match. Not counting the West Ham game since we didn't play our first team, although it did suggest we won't have issues responding since we did create chances and could/should have scored a few.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Nothing I can say could convey just how much I appreciate the Don. And I know all Blues everywhere feel the same.

So lets raise our voices to the footballing gods and scream his name.

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