08 Aug 2017 16:23:42
So the Conte to walk is gathering pace I see. Do not be surprised if he does. I know I won't be. The conflict between board and manager is becoming wider and wider. Board want younger players (resale value) manager wants older experienced ones. Not going to end well I feel.
08 Aug 2017 17:29:40
I don't expect Conte to leave. I expect Chelsea to sign squad players before the end of the deadline. I can't see players that are signed that would walk into our starting 11.
But I agree there is a noticeable conflict between board and manager. However, the media are blowing it out of proportion. It's funny how Carragher thinks Conte will leave after this season. Only Conte himself will know.
But like last year, Chelsea are already being written off. Everybody seems to be writing us off again and circulating manager discontent etc. Pressure should ease. Hopefully a couple of Morata goals this weekend and comprehensive victory will settle nerves again. In Conte we have a manager that can turn ordinary into spectacular.
08 Aug 2017 17:58:37
Actually ed002 has said that the board have signed the players Conte has chosen over their recommendations. Conte's 'unhappiness' stems from the timing of the arrivals and the fact that all the signings he wants haven't been completed yet rather than the board signing players he didn't choose.
08 Aug 2017 18:01:20
In roman I trust.
08 Aug 2017 18:36:24
Where has Ed said that? I must have missed that. I really do hope we back him. I love the bloke, his passion, his energy his will to win! We need someone like him at the club.
08 Aug 2017 20:13:27
Literally 5 or 6 posts below this. It was covered today.
08 Aug 2017 20:42:19
Nice one. Thanks Fuser!