Mccabe heres your man - Di Matteo

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Di Matteo was forced into premature retirement just two years later at the age of 31 after suffering a horrific triple leg fracture. His six years at Chelsea spanned 175 appearances and 26 goals. He also made 34 appearances for Italy.

He began preparing for management while still enjoying an exalted playing career.

The former Chelsea and Italy midfielder previously took charge of Milton Keynes Dons in July, 2008 and led the club to the League One play-offs in his first season.

Di Matteo inherited a side new to a higher level following promotion-winning Paul Ince's departure for Blackburn. But he showed the value of a far-sighted approach - having advanced through the UEFA coaching licences while still plying his trade on the field - by guiding MK to third place, just two points behind Peterborough. They lost to Scunthorpe on penalties in the play-off semi-finals, but Roberto's team had been praised throughout the campaign for the quality of their football.

He was then confirmed as the new manager of The Baggies on June 30, 2009.

In his first season, he would enjoy great success, by leading the club to promotion to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship.

West Brom and Di Matteo enjoyed their start to a new campaign as he was named Premier League manager of the month for September, which included a memorable win at Arsenal.

Despite winning promotion to the Barclays Premier League and the club not being in the bottom three during his time in charge, in the 2010/11 campaign, the board decided to part with Roberto in February 2011.



MR MCCABE HERES YOUR MAN!!!

 

[Liaminho9]

Apparently last night on radio Sheffield McCabe confirmed that Di Matteo has been in contact with the club, showing an interest in the Vacant Managers Position

 

[DP8789]

make it happen mccabe.

 

[Rustyblade]

Make it so.

 

[Torrix1889]

I fear if we miss this opportunity we will regret it. He ticks all the boxes McCabe suggested on RS last night. He has League 1experience, he plays the right brand of football and he's no problems in blooding youngsters. He's also well respected and has contacts at the highest level. I can see him working well with Pembo, (who I think will have a MAJOR say in who is appointed) and he also has the profile and image to promote the club.

Come on Kev, this is your chance of redemption, stick your neck out and get Di Matteo in, give him a few quid to spend and lets take League 1 apart....the glory days could be just around the corner.

 

[grafikhaus]

When Wednesday got rid of Irvine I was worried because a) He was shit and could only do harm to the pigs and b) that there were two big names out there - di Matteo and Houghton and certainly didn't want them getting either of those.

As we now know, Wednesday dropped another bollock in appointing Megson , so let's make sure we get one of them in!

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

What you've got to look at Kev is how much next season is going to cost you?

£6/7M at a guess with £4/5M coming in.

So if you've got to dig deep spend some of it on the right manager. If he is the right man then he will be able to live with whats left in the pot which should allow players on £4/5K a week.

Also the extra season ticket sales the right man will generate will help pay for him.

Get him in before tuesday so he can be presented in front of over 16000, half of whom will be potential season ticket buyers.

Come on Kev it done.

 

[TAMUS]

20 v 0 to date [ watch a pig fan spoil the poll ] must be the first time ever we are United .

 

[SteelCity Blade]

You can deewww eeeeet!

 

[iggle-theblade]

Would love it but only thing that worries me is if he does well a bigger club will take him like West Brom did so come next summer
we could be in the same boat looking for a new manager ? again

but agree if he is interested like McCabe said last night then snap him up though i wouldn't parade him before tuesdays game
as that is Pembertons big moment and his achievement let the youngsters have there moment but make the announcement monday
and have him in the stands watching the youngsters to see what potential he is comning to

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Pretty much as above. I would have laughed on two scores yesterday, whether he would want the job and whether we could afford him but as both seem to have been confirmed then, yes, go for it. Will definitely play the way the fans want, has League 1 experience, promotion experience from the Chumpionship and high profile enough to keep McCabe and the sponsors happy.

 

[DP8789]

wooahhh wooahhh woooooah Di Mateoooo!!! please!!!!!

 

[BusheyBlade]

I think I may just wet myself with excitment if this comes off.

 

[borbokis]

Please let this happen, please please please Mr McCabe, I'll be your best friend

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Fucking hell BBC, more Poles than a council building site.

 

[sheffielder]

Sad I know but I sent an email to Richard Batho last night asking him to ensure the club knows how much the fans would united behind RDM.

I got a reply back 1st thing this morning in case others were interested in his response

 

[Highbury_Blade]

I think if McCabe appointed Di Matteo, it would go a long long way to repairing his relationship with the fans.

 

[Crazyblade]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZxHAZChcYU

Oh, and Sheffielder - what was the response?

 

[mattbianco1]

Sad I know but I sent an email to Richard Batho last night asking him to ensure the club knows how much the fans would united behind RDM.

I got a reply back 1st thing this morning in case others were interested in his response

And it was????

 

[SteelCity Blade]

I think if McCabe appointed Di Matteo, it would go a long long way to repairing his relationship with the fans.

Yes, totally agree with that. Crikey me and Highbury agreeing

I think the overwhelming popularity of RDM on here shows that his appointment could really unite the fans and that would be a very good thing at the moment. If we're serious about him though, we have to act quick because other clubs will be sacking managers very shortly.

 

[Crazyblade]

I agree SCB - its such an exciting prospect, isn't it? Just the perk up we needed following relegation. And he can start with a completely clean slate, get rid of what he needs to, and then propel us back up swiftly. GET HIM IN NOW!!!

UTB

 

[sheffielder]

Sad I know but I sent an email to Richard Batho last night asking him to ensure the club knows how much the fans would united behind RDM.

I got a reply back 1st thing this morning in case others were interested in his response

I asked whether he could ensure the club knew that some old men on the message board were getting very excited about the prospect. He said he would ensure that our feelings were known to the club

 

[Torrix1889]

Into 2/1 now with Sky Bet. Pembo still favourite at 1/3 on.

 

[grafikhaus]

20 v 0 to date [ watch a pig fan spoil the poll ] must be the first time ever we are United .

...and right on cue (see poll).

Did your dad ever say you'd get a train set for Christmas, and you ended up with a hoop and stick? Hope this isn't the case!

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

hold on here, McCabes never said RdM wants the job.

 

[beechblade]

Yes, totally agree with that. Crikey me and Highbury agreeing

I think the overwhelming popularity of RDM on here shows that his appointment could really unite the fans and that would be a very good thing at the moment. If we're serious about him though, we have to act quick because other clubs will be sacking managers very shortly.

I'm refusing to get exicted over any manager at the minute, I'll back whoever comes in. Though it is very nice to see that people are getting excited over the possiblity, that he maybe in line.

 

[TAMUS]

...and right on cue (see poll).

Did your dad ever say you'd get a train set for Christmas, and you ended up with a hoop and stick? Hope this isn't the case!

No he was one of those dads that would say the opposite , but he never needed to boost S/T sales , but fingers crossed if Big K is in the driving seat again we could get Di-Mat.

 

[Torrix1889]

hold on here, McCabes never said RdM wants the job.

He said RDM had texted him about the position so we are presuming, (rightly or wrongly) that he's interested in it! God pray he is!

 

[S64 Blade]

Would love it but only thing that worries me is if he does well a bigger club will take him like West Brom did so come next summer
we could be in the same boat looking for a new manager ? again

Surely the hope is to do well though? So by definition, whoever it is, if they did well, would attract interest from elsewhere. It's part and parcel of the game.

 

[iggle-theblade]

Surely the hope is to do well though? So by definition, whoever it is, if they did well, would attract interest from elsewhere. It's part and parcel of the game.

like with Warnock though we thought he would go to pompey when they came for him but he stayed and took us up
with De Matteo i fear he would leave for a bigger club but then loyalty is rare in this game !