🇮🇹 Roberto Di Matteo

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

man guardiola, idk guys, lets not forget he had best player in world so cant go wrong with that, but besides that i would really stay away cuz of our track record with bringing in great players/managers and most ending up in failure.

whatever happens i will be behind the guy only i would prefer capello though.

[Badboy 1,526]

I'm losing all hope that he'll get the job now. I think this has dragged on too long and I think Roman must of made up his mind a while ago.

[Henrique 9,133]

The word is: Chelsea will let Guardiola work during 2 seasons without asking for trophies.

http://www.people.co...02039-23875650/

Hope he will be our manager next season, but wont mind if RDM is given a full season to show what he is about.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Is this a Joke? No pressure Job at Chelsea? So what is the motivation for the Manager?

[Blue Armour 4,439]

Is this a Joke? No pressure Job at Chelsea? So what is the motivation for the Manager?

Perhaps he will (if he's coming) see it as a challenge. To see if he can achieve what he did at another place, that does not have its roots in "total" football, or whatever they call it.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Now, I promise I'll throw up if we play that 3-3-4 shit.

It'll be lol'd out of the country by everyone from QPR to Man City. We'll lose every game 6-4 or something. I can just imagine him converting Mikel into a centre back or something and then watch Gervinho lol himself to death as he exploits his lack of pace.

[Spike 12,049]

I wonder which Barça players would follow Pep. Thiago, Perdo, Busquets and Cuenca would be my guess.

[Jase 43,479]

One would hope that given we've finally won the Champions League, Roman would be more patient and give whoever our next manager is more time on their job.

[Kostas 1,468]

Not being required to win trophies is a void insurance. It's the league form that got both Ancelotti and AVB sacked and while finishing 4th may be more acceptable we've got a lot of ground to cover and this time we face the challenge of replacing Drogba for real.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Had Di Matteo conquered Europe with another club, he’d be Chelsea’s top target

http://takefootball.co.uk/?p=1406

He's got a point...

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Not being required to win trophies is a void insurance. It's the league form that got both Ancelotti and AVB sacked and while finishing 4th may be more acceptable we've got a lot of ground to cover and this time we face the challenge of replacing Drogba for real.

To be fair League form was in shambles when he took over anyway and was pretty much a case of hope that other teams drop points.

And considering with Carlo we finished 2nd and he still got sacked..pretty much have to win it every year to be in with a chance!

I just think the way they treat managers is a joke and has already been picked up on.When you have potenail targets come out and say 'I want to furthur not ruin my career by going to Chelsea'..it aint good.And winning the double and the Champions League and getting the flick..why bother?

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I don't understand Roman at all.He sacked 7 or 8 managers because they didn't win the Champions League and now he's planning to part ways with the man who did win it.

[Fhaarkas 39]

It's a beautiful morning (with signs of storm coming in the noon) and I'm thinking that perhaps Bobby is the perfect man for us. Here's a guy who's cool as fuck, works with what he has with little to no fuss. Tell me that's not perfect for Roman and co. because let's face it - the manager is not boss at Chelsea. They don't call the position "head coach" for nothing. Perhaps what we need is a man who's willing to be a part of an equation, not a Ferguson.

It's just a thought though. I'm sure there are things that I miss. Being halfway around the world and all.

[Santiago. 1,500]

Many of us don't know which outcome would benefit the club reasonably.

The main factor and influence RDM had that led to this club's success was his ability to motivate his players and provide the best possibly style of play and strengths our current squad was capable of. He has shown tactical weaknesses that were at some point amateur. The question remains with RDM is if he will be able to provide a successful team to carry on in this club's future, tactically and mentally, which is what Roman is trying to figure out.

Guardiola to Chelsea will be the biggest 'wtf' moment in football history. But the idea that he will flop i believe is false. AVB failed for seeking into this clubs future, failing to deal with the present which led to his downfall. He did not have players of his disposal to create his philosophy. Now, with the signings of Hulk, Hazard, and possibly more, Pep would have ideal players to his disposal and has the experience to get the best out of them, ie messi and xavinietsa. Thought, it could lead to another disaster flop

It's a sticky situation if you think about both solutions logically, hopefully the best outcome will be put.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Many of us don't know which outcome would benefit the club reasonably.

The main factor and influence RDM had that led to this club's success was his ability to motivate his players and provide the best possibly style of play and strengths our current squad was capable of. He has shown tactical weaknesses that were at some point amateur. The question remains with RDM is if he will be able to provide a successful team to carry on in this club's future, tactically and mentally, which is what Roman is trying to figure out.

Guardiola to Chelsea will be the biggest 'wtf' moment in football history. But the idea that he will flop i believe is false. AVB failed for seeking into this clubs future, failing to deal with the present which led to his downfall. He did not have players of his disposal to create his philosophy. Now, with the signings of Hulk, Hazard, and possibly more, Pep would have ideal players to his disposal and has the experience to get the best out of them, ie messi and xavinietsa. Thought, it could lead to another disaster flop

It's a sticky situation if you think about both solutions logically, hopefully the best outcome will be put.

What about the high line and playing 3 defenders? We can't get away with that.

[Blue Armour 4,439]

I don't understand Roman at all.He sacked 7 or 8 managers because they didn't win the Champions League and now he's planning to part ways with the man who did win it.

That's what "they" say.....

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

That CL win had a lot of good fortune about it, and it's lead to the Hazard signing, a CL spot to help rebuild the squad, it's bad karma to not bring back RDM.

[jjd06e 37]

What about the high line and playing 3 defenders? We can't get away with that.

Pep and Barca dont always play that way. They still used a 4-3-3 against bigger clubs like Madrid. They are a lot of crap teams in Spain so they decided to get extra attacking in those matches where they knew they would have the ball all night. I dont think he would employ that here if he was hired

One of main reasons they went to 3-4-3 was because Spain is a 2 horse race, you almost need 3 pts every night to keep up with Real. Teams were parking the bus on them, especially when Barca was away, just trying to get a 0-0 draw. Barca had to try something to get road wins because they couldnt settle for road draws.

[Jase 43,479]

It's RDM's birthday today.

Happy 42nd Birthday Robbie!

[RamiCFC9 258]

The thing with Roman is he wants succes as much as he wants us to play free-floating football, RDM (delivered) and may deliver even more succes but make us play entertaining football aswell ?Very much doubt it.