Re: Roberto Di Matteo "Buddha"

by Shed Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:28 am

Robbie, Poyet, Zola. Lots of ex-Chelsea being linked. Nice to see Sunderland going for the best :coffee:

by Kick Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:34 am

Thats for sure.

by Shed Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:38 am

Let's just hope Robbie or Zola don't take it though Roberto Di Matteo "Buddha" - Page 6 42

by Kick Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:39 am

I don't think Zola will, Gus might tbh.

by Shed Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:42 am

Couldn't care less about him taking it :coffee:

by Kick Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:44 am

Anyone but Robbie and Zola.

by Shed Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:55 am

Roberto Di Matteo and Gus Poyet are believed to have serious reservations about succeeding Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland:
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/23/roberto-di-matteo-gus-poyet-sunderland

Sources in Italy suggested Roberto Di Matteo, the early bookmakers' favourite, is reluctant to take on such a high-risk opening. Still being compensated by his former employers at Stamford Bridge, the ex-Chelsea manager is understood to be reluctant to accept another position unless it offers an outstanding opportunity.

Not surprising. They've gone through almost as many managers in the last several years as we have.

by Kick Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:04 am

Let's hope he is smart about it and doesn't take it.

by Shed Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:44 pm

Di Matteo gets second chance in Swiss drama:
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is back in the running for the Switzerland manager's job after the country's preferred candidate pulled out at the last minute
http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/international-football/34966-di-matteo-gets-second-chance-in-swiss-drama.php

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Also being loosely linked to the Watford (whose director's box he purportedly was sat in for today's game...) and AC Milan jobs.

I'd say fat chance for all 3.
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by Art Morte Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:12 pm

MK Dons
West Brom
Chelsea

Four year managerial career, a bit ridiculous of Switzerland hire him. Watford would make much more sense.

by Shed Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:22 pm

Stock's too high right now for Watford. He'll be looking for at least mid-PL. Fulham link just won't die down.

by Art Morte Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:35 pm

I don't think he's done enough. A Championship club would make sense to me. Although I could see Fulham, Cardiff or Norwich be interested in him.

by Shed Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:40 pm

Well I didn't say he'd be aiming for a Barca, Bayern or the like! Laughing

A good, mid-table Premiership club would suit him perfectly, as I said. Seems to be what he's holding out for as well.

by Art Morte Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:33 pm

Yeah well, I just think there are managers with far more impressive CVs and current reputation waiting for those jobs, too. IMO he'd be quite lucky to land a Premier League job.

by Shed Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:44 pm

Better reputation and more impressive CVs? Like who?

by Shed Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:00 pm

Former Chelsea duo Petrescu and Di Matteo in frame to replace Fulham boss Jol:
Ex-Blues pair Dan Petrescu and Roberto Di Matteo are already being lined up as possible candidates to replace beleaguered Fulham boss Martin Jol
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/442593/Former-Chelsea-duo-Petrescu-and-Di-Matteo-in-frame-to-replace-Fulham-boss-Jol

by Blue Barrett Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:29 pm

Chelsea still paying Di Matteo £130,000 a week despite sacking manager last year

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2503321/Chelsea-paying-Roberto-Di-Matteo-130-000-week.html

Good for him Laughing

I'd stay out of a job till the cheque stops coming in too.

by Shed Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:45 pm

Ah yes, that. When he came out with the quotes a few months ago regarding his feelings on his Chelsea tenure, I believe it was, he mentioned that he's still receiving weekly cheques from the Russian (though obviously not in those exact words Laughing

) and is in no rush to take on a new job and thought, good for
him Laughing

by Kick Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:32 am

Lucky man.

by Shed Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:05 pm

Just read that we have the same number of points now as we did at this exact point last season under Robbie Laughing

by Kick Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:00 am

The one key difference, we've qualified for CL knockout this season.

by Shed Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:02 am

In a much easier group. Which we've limped through at best.

by Kick Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:02 am

I know, I am just stating the difference.

by Shed Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:03 am

I wasn't trying to say Robbie > Mou or something, just an interesting factoid Laughing

by Kick Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:08 am

And I was giving my opinion as to why there is a difference.

by Shed Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:10 am

Alright alright, don't have to get all defensive just cause I've shown you up :coffee:

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