The Next Manager?

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Zvonimir Boban labels Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system the ‘best in history’, but is critical of the formation’s use in a ‘tactically decadent’ Italian football.

Speaking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Milan man turned Sky Italia pundit has revealed his take on the state of calcio at the moment.

“Italian football is tactically decadent,” Boban has considered in the interview.

“I don't like Italy's use of 3-5-2 and the midfield diamond, because their hold on space is precarious - teams suffer if they defend too deep at the top level.”

Boban also had something to say about current Azzurri boss Antonio Conte, whose team faces Croatia on Sunday in Milan.

“[Conte's] 3-5-2 is the best in history. He's the only Coach who doesn't play a 5-3-2. But he struggles against opponents with good wingers, who are able to switch play quickly.

“Big teams don't have any problems doing that. You can't dominate or set a trend with 3-5-2.

“The only great game Conte's Juve played in Europe was against Real Madrid, when they switched to a 4-3-3.”

http://www.football-italia.net/58621/%E2%80%98conte%E2%80%99s-3-5-2-best-ever-but%E2%80%A6%E2%80%99

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The view from Italy on Antonio Conte and what he would bring to Chelsea

 

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/15116/10179630/is-antonio-conte-the-italian-jose-mourinho-the-view-from-italy-on-chelsea-linked-manager

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"Conte has told Chelsea he'd like to bring Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini

with him if he moves to London in the summer. [Express]"

Nah He make many members of this forum unhappy if he come here

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5 hours ago, xPetrCechx said:

Conte is thought to have flown into London to open talks with club director Marina Granovskaia. #CFC (Mail)

Lets see if the press are waiting at the airport for him.

 

I know all these reports 'linking' us with the various players (plus his own sporting director to either replace or work wirh Emenalo) hes bringing with the help of the war chest are made by the click merchants but I find myself with wet pants now n then thinking about it! No matter what its going to mean a fresh start to next season and a buzz in the stands.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

[Socur Toxanarosa 145]

Very excited with Conte.

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This morning Luca Marchetti from Sky, trusted collaborator of Di Marzio, said that during the day there should be the decisive meeting.

 

 

[Special Juan 27,454]

Fuck Conte off and bring Koeman. The job he's done at Southampton speaks volumes about him as a coach, not only that but he isn't scared to introduce the young lads, which is what we all want right?

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4 hours ago, xPetrCechx said:

I very much doubt it unless all potential managers insist on a large war chest and the Board is backed into a corner with choices.

Conte should insist on having such a sizeable transfer kitty before he agrees to sign on the dotted line. 

Any decent coach should refuse any offer from Chelsea and walk away if the Board continues to spend LESS than Bournemouth and Watford!!!

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On 15 February 2016 at 9:58 AM, BlueLion said:

9 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Fuck Conte off and bring Koeman. The job he's done at Southampton speaks volumes about him as a coach, not only that but he isn't scared to introduce the young lads, which is what we all want right?

 

Weird can't delete a previous quote that crashed

I think we might have 'all' been a little guilty of over estimating our younger players, easy to do when the seniors were performing so badly

we definitely need some 'starters' in midfield and defence, but will probably sign another winger ???

also there is no compensation package for Conte, which means more money can be allocated to xfers, as opposed to buying out his Southampton contract. 

I'm not sure on Conte - we're getting an ego maniac and I doubt it will end well, Koeman would have been a nice continuation to the way Guus conducts himself, Conte is like 100 times crazier than Mancini and only slightly less deranged than Paolo DiCanio ???

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12 hours ago, xPetrCechx said:

On the other hand, does it really matter who will be our manager? we will fire him after 2 seasons...

So you'd prefer us to be managerless?

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1 hour ago, manpe said:

So you'd prefer us to be managerless?

No but just choose someone...

Too much talking...

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2 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Fuck Conte off and bring Koeman. The job he's done at Southampton speaks volumes about him as a coach, not only that but he isn't scared to introduce the young lads, which is what we all want right?

You want Koeman over Conte,WTF.

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3 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Fuck Conte off and bring Koeman. The job he's done at Southampton speaks volumes about him as a coach, not only that but he isn't scared to introduce the young lads, which is what we all want right?

simeone not afraid to play the young lads it was him who introduce Giménez, Saúl to A.Madird and a young Courtois play under him aswell

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So long as he's backed in the market and the club do everything they possibly can to convince Hazard of the project and make him want to stay then I'm 100% behind Conte. Assuming we keep hold of all of our key players (Hazard, Costa, Courtois, Willian) then we have one hell of a solid foundation for a new manager to spruce up with new signings and stamp his signature on.

Would still prefer Simeone, though. More of a sure thing.

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Abramovich travelled to Holland on Wednesday for #Atletico's Champions League match against PSV, where he met with Simeone. #CFC (Gazzetta)

But former Juventus coach Antonio Conte remains in pole position to complete the move as he’s already arranged a deal. #CFC (Gazzetta)

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On 23/02/2016 at 5:46 PM, Blue Colored Sky said:

Ranieri couldn't even do it in Italy or in Spain, or even with Greece against Faroe Islands (twice). Pochettino was sacked from Espanyol after they were at the bottom of the league. Now they are 1st and 2nd in England!

Then he's doomed isn't he?  

You just described one-country-tricks