The Next Manager?

[Jase 43,479]

It's almost as if we're trying to become as bad as we can so that Conte will have another identical job to the one he had at Juventus on his hands.

[Jase 43,479]

53 minutes ago, Pizy said:

This says it all. Two clubs going in opposite directions. PSG have built a team that has a top player in every position on the pitch and has players that show up on the biggest stage. They've invested masterfully. We on the other hand have failed to replace our legends and are now looking at one hell of a fight just to get back to the good European sides, much less the great ones.

We've slipped out of the elites since 2009/10 season really. Our results and performances since then have been desperate for a supposed European giant.

[Pizy 18,451]

21 minutes ago, Jason said:

We've slipped out of the elites since 2009/10 season really. Our results and performances since then have been desperate for a supposed European giant.

It's depressing, Jas. Just thinking back to the end of last season when we were Champions and all thought it was only up from there. What has happened since is beyond the most outlandish Hollywood scripts.

We could've taken that next step up and joined the big boys in Europe but are instead at our lowest point in years and years.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I'm looking forward to what's next lol. This is a genuine chance to see what the club does in times of such low points, they can rebuild correctly and choose players who truly have a hunger to see us return to where we should be.

The manager, dare I say, is irrelevant. Recruitment is a bigger part of the picture then someone who'll serve as 'head coach' for 6-18 months.  

I'm looking forward to seeing which players will edge for a move. The likes of Hazard, Costa, Fabregas, Courtois haven't been around long enough to be considered 'Chelsea boys' so their motives and agents' behavior will be fun.

More importantly, I'm far more relaxed now . With barely anything to fight for, no need to stress over 'vital wins' and such.. Maybe I'll get to enjoy seeing Traore shine!

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

3 hours ago, bethos1 said:

Sure let's sell a player who was one of the best if not the best Chelsea player of the past few seasons based on 1 bad season.

We already did that.  Sold Mata in Jan 2014.

[Socur Toxanarosa 145]

Fu** Hazard, the big mistake was selling De Bruyne, much better player.

[Henrique 9,133]

23 hours ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

We already did that.  Sold Mata in Jan 2014.

Mata was sold based on 3 months of bad football.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

1 hour ago, Henrique said:

Mata was sold based on 3 months of bad football.

Not even.  He was on his way out as soon as Jose got here.  It wasn't really 3 months of bad football, he barely got a look.

[Blue Armour 4,323]

On 3/9/2016 at 5:16 PM, Pizy said:

This says it all. Two clubs going in opposite directions. PSG have built a team that has a top player in every position on the pitch and has players that show up on the biggest stage. They've invested masterfully. We on the other hand have failed to replace our legends and are now looking at one hell of a fight just to get back to the good European sides, much less the great ones.

Well, we were never really going to match their squad....given how FFP no longer applies to them or City,

But yeah, the last two transfer windows (Jan 2016 and summer before) have been nothing short of shocking.

We actually regressed in the winter window by giving away Ramires without getting a replacement

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[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

"Give Chelsea squad core identity, not build new team"  Good luck.

[Pizy 18,451]

That mentality is basically why we've regressed so much. Persisting with players who aren't up to scratch. Oscar has played under how many managers now and still hasn't really progressed? 

Of course we don't need a huge overhaul of 7-8 first XI players, but we certainly need 3-4. If Conte is told he must start next season with the same midfield and same defense as this season then he's doomed from the beggining. Same thing that happened to José. "These players won the league last season so we don't need any big signings." Let the manager decide whether the players are good enough, don't tell him.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Antonio Conte will be the next coach of Chelsea. Missing now only the announcement. #CFC (via @RaiSportweb)

In the next hours Conte will meet with the Federation's President Tavecchio to sanction the divorce expected at the end of Euros (RaiSport)

On the part of Chelsea, an announcement on Conte could arrive between Sunday and Monday. #CFC (via @RaiSportweb)

Antonio will bring his brother Gianluca, deputy Angelo Alessio, M. Sandreani & coach Paolo Bertelli. S. Holland will remain. (RaiSport) #CFC

Defined the final details with Abramovich. Conte will leave the bench of Italy after the Euros, with a rich 3-year deal. (via @repubblicait)

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"I go to Chelsea": The smile of Conte before signing. #CFC (via @la_stampa)

http://www.lastampa.it/2016/03/11/sport/vado-al-chelsea-il-sorriso-di-conte-prima-della-firma-QhUyRmXGUDzD9T2fmWRhsL/premium.html

Yesterday Abramovich has communicated to Conte that he has been chosen for the job. Conte is the new Chelsea manager. (via @tancredipalmeri)

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1 hour ago, Chelsea4 said:

 

Fantastic news....can't wait for Conte to be announced already! Bring on the new era....he will make us title Conte-nders again

[gdlk 272]

if they force him to go make a team with current players .. nothing will happen! The direction is one - building new team with young and talanted ppl like we were goin before 3 years before Mourinho came and destroyed everything..