The Conte Thread

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

I can only imagine the disappointment on our faces when we'll concede a goal again. At the week-end I bet that most of us, at 3-0 or 4-0, we're more concerned to protect the clean sheet rather than score again, just to protect the record going on. This is how far we've come under this great manager.

I've watched the Everton game live, then the replay once. Then the extended BT Sport highlights for about 10 times. Electric football. Long gone are the days when Chelsea was leading 1-0 and then we had to endure 70-80 minutes of dross instructed from the sidelines by the coward in charge.

Conte has brought Roman the "identity" he was asking for some time. Now back him in the transfer market and let this wonderful manager take the club to the next level. 

[FootballManics 16]

I think Conte is starting to settle in his position, he knows which players he can rely on and he's got the best out of players like Hazard and Costa.

A couple of weeks back, I watched you guys destroy Leicester City with my lad (increasingly becoming a huge Chelsea fan), Hazard and Costa bossed the match, I think the majority of chances came through them and Hazard seems to have been revived to his best (perhaps even beyond that). There was rumours going around the media that Conte may have been on the verge of being sacked (before your run), with the treadmill linking Hazard with a move elsewhere - if I recall correctly I think one team was Bayern.

Once you can get a central partnership formed at the back, perhaps even replacing Terry (he still has a role to play) but what I mean is you need to find another player like him.

I've mentioned in the past, I'm not convinced Cahill is of the same mould but with the reports linking certain players to Stamford Bridge, it would seem Conte has a good grip on what is needed and what can drive the club forward.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

While everyone talks about wingbacks, I think one, perhaps most important thing he did was defence; when we have the ball.

i remember, just few weeks ago, we looked absolutely rubbish at the back. Hoofing the ball, couldnt make a pass. Now look at that difference. Defenders pass between the lines, organize attacks, all three, even Cahill look extremely calm on ball and know exactly who to and when to pass. I saw that back at Juve and then Italy, and I couldnt believe Conte will do that with current players, but he still did it. While sometimes this passing in defence can hurt you big time if one little mistake is made, it helps alot to organize the team and control the game. And the way each complements another, hiding the weaknesses. 

Just wonderful stuff from Conte.

That said, I actualy wish we concede a goal. Its nice to keep the clean sheets, but all these games without goal can lead to more pressure and also; if too much time passes, once we concede, we might not know how to respond really. Obviously, I hope the goal we concede will be unimportant, after we take 2or3 goal advantage in game already.

[Unionjack 7,531]

With the WBs droppimg back it gives us a back 5 and it happens quite alot.

But what Ive liked alot about this formation is whenever one of the lads has the ball hes got at least 2 open targets to pass to, And he doesn't just hold the ball waiting its 2 touches at most - pass and move. So entertaining to watch. I so wish we could have a do over wirg those north Londoners,

[Strike 7,217]

On 9/25/2016 at 9:29 AM, Henrique said:

 

Really dont care that he says, actually there is on thing I care about what he said: "The pitch speaks the truth". Give us the solution on the pitch.

Fair to say he has found it?

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Temporary tactic the 3-4-3 .Necessary to find a Chelsea able to adapt to all possible tactics

[jernej93 565]

11 hours ago, Unionjack said:

With the WBs droppimg back it gives us a back 5 and it happens quite alot.

But what Ive liked alot about this formation is whenever one of the lads has the ball hes got at least 2 open targets to pass to, And he doesn't just hold the ball waiting its 2 touches at most - pass and move. So entertaining to watch. I so wish we could have a do over wirg those north Londoners,

Can't wait to see how we cope with Spurs and City when they press us high. If we maintain our calmness at the back with good passing we can exploit them big time

[Unionjack 7,531]

1 minute ago, jernej93 said:

Can't wait to see how we cope with Spurs and City when they press us high. If we maintain our calmness at the back with good passing we can exploit them big time

I cant wait. Dieing for Spuds game

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

1 hour ago, Unionjack said:

I cant wait. Dieing for Spuds game

I'm going, for both games vs spuds

[Unionjack 7,531]

Just now, xPetrCechx said:

I'm going, for both games vs spuds

Bloody great mate. You staying a few weeks then eh! Shame youre noy here for Dippers and North Londoners next time round. Specially if the Don gets a interesting pick or 2 in Jan.

But nice you can see us playing good. Hoipefully tyhey put on a display for ya,

Is that what you were on about in that Msg I got?

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Exam this afternoon on the subject of 3-4-3 in the Talk Chelsea School

 

[Unionjack 7,531]

30 minutes ago, Captain Ahmed said:

Exam this afternoon on the subject of 3-4-3 in the Talk Chelsea School

 

To cut it short we weren't playing so good but now we are shit hot.

Shame it was made pre Everton.

[Unionjack 7,531]

I dont know the best place to post this but as its Contes doing.............

Really is a good read

 

Breaking down Chelsea’s corner and free kick routines

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/11/11/13599696/breaking-down-chelsea-s-corner-and-free-kick-routines

[Captain Ahmed 528]

PHD

[Unionjack 7,531]

The Weekend Interview part one: Antonio Conte

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/11/the-weekend-interview-part-one--antonio-conte.html

QUOTE

‘But we know we can improve a lot on different aspects – the pressure on the ball, quickly being more compact – for sure we have to improve.’

 

[Roquila 1,335]

When are the monthly awards due?

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

12 minutes ago, Roquila said:

When are the monthly awards due?

Friday, 18th November.

[Roquila 1,335]

29 minutes ago, Blue Colored Sky said:

Friday, 18th November.

thanks pal.