What a shame. Always thought Conte did have a bit too much class for Chelsea to be fair.
Chelsea under Conte | Let's sign the next Hazard, literally.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Is Conte's behavior in this case really classy though?
There are a few who exaggerate the headlines but when multiple sources were quoting the rift - It was true - not quite the complete meltdown some would have you believe but the basic premise was true. I don't believe that Conte will leave but I believe that differences have cropped up - how the board and Conte deal with it is the unknown.
Shocker.
Perhaps not, but surely when he agreed to join Chelsea he was given assuarances in regards to money and transfer say. So if the club are going back on their word and his hands are tied of course he will be frustrated. If he has told Costa he can leave surely that must of been on the basis he was told he would be free to get Lukaku, because in what other dimension would you ever do that?
So many have reported this story, so obviously it's not some journalist making up story.
Not sure Conte will walk though, Chelsea will spend big and sign the players but looking at every big club it looks like every club is shocked by the market and how the prices have shot up, especially for players who had good season.
Not sure Conte will walk though, Chelsea will spend big and sign the players but looking at every big club it looks like every club is shocked by the market and how the prices have shot up, especially for players who had good season.
Probably just Conte trying to scare the Chelsea hierarchy into giving him more money this transfer window.
I'd be surprised if he actually did walk away from the job.
I'd be surprised if he actually did walk away from the job.
Surely, probably, maybe he was given those assurances. But that does not mean that Everton could fleece us.
Never thought that Lukaku leaving was a good idea, but to buy him back for that kind of money would be ridiculous.
For all the managers that have been coming and going, most people should realize by now that there is a solid structure at Chelsea which is independent of the manager.
Never thought that Lukaku leaving was a good idea, but to buy him back for that kind of money would be ridiculous.
For all the managers that have been coming and going, most people should realize by now that there is a solid structure at Chelsea which is independent of the manager.
Conte needs to calm down. I know its muppet season but its only middle of June FFS. As the runaway leaders, they have less to do. Have Spurs, Barcelona, Juve or Liverpool signed anyone?
its not a problem. Before OScar was sold in December, Chelsea had spent £80 million net last season. The Oscar transfer skewed the view of many but Oscar was sold as he was surplus. At that point though, they had spent a lot too.
I don't get that. They bought their players in summer. they started the season like that and sold Oscar months after they had made their transfers. How does that mean they spend their Oscar money when he was sold further down the line?
Independent says Chelsea don't expect him to leave. His problem seems to be the signings aren't done yet but emenalo expects signings to be done soon.
I guess that poster was hinting at football club finance is more complex than just sell player to raise fund to buy player. For example, Chelsea lost money for not competing in Europe. Selling a player who yield good fee while not being an integral part of the plan is to cover for that loss than actually increasing the budget significantly.
He needs to chill. Nobody's going to "steal" Lukaku under their nose for 90 fecking million.
Seems to be the problem here.
Looks like Conte wants more control and this battle over transfers is just an extension of that.
Still expect him to stay though.
It's possible that he didn't want lukaku but wanted Morata. Like how mourinho wanted stones but got djilobodji
Conte does have a fair amount of fault here. He could have been more kinder to Costa in case something like this could have happened. He knows that bridge is burnt and he can't count on Costa. Not having a top top striker could be detrimental to his second season.
But then again, you knows what happens at Chelsea when you don't win stuff after winning stuff. You get fired. So just from a Chelsea point of view, it is fair enough for him to put the warning board up.
This Atletico ban has caused more problem to the PL clubs than anyone else. Sigh.
But then again, you knows what happens at Chelsea when you don't win stuff after winning stuff. You get fired. So just from a Chelsea point of view, it is fair enough for him to put the warning board up.
This Atletico ban has caused more problem to the PL clubs than anyone else. Sigh.
exactly. With 2 years left on his contract, Everton are not in a strong bargaining position. in 1 year and a half, he can start talking to clubs for a free move. No one else will pay 90 million for him. I reckon he'll go for 60 million pounds
We were taken over last year. We have lots of money now.
He's making a fuss to kick Chelsea in to action re securing his preferred transfer targets. It will all be resolved with a couple of signings. Nothing to see here.
Give it to Moyesy 
You're underestimating the market craziness. Everton just paid 30 mil for an uncapped GK from relegated team. 2 years of good service may be worth it than taking 60 mil and reinvest in uncertainty players which at this summer wouldn't get you many. Lukaku has to perform to cement in Belgium NT for next year WC. Chelsea is desperate now that Conte burned bridge with Costa. There is
no going back. There is no guarantee that Lukaku would remain his determine to join Chelsea next summer in case Chelsea may have an underwhelming season, while Juventus thinks it's time to sell Dybala &reinvest, or AC Milan revival is a success... come knocking with 40 mil bid. Everton wouldn't want to sell Lukaku domestically... or they can still gt 60 mil next season as the market gets evn crazier.... Many things can change in one year.
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Probably wont lead to anything but its great fun watching nonsense like this at another club especially when its Chelsea yet again.
There were rumours back in January as well that Conte was unhappy because Chelsea didn't invest wasn't there? Now there is a very public bust up (again) with Costa and more strife between manager and board (again).
There were rumours back in January as well that Conte was unhappy because Chelsea didn't invest wasn't there? Now there is a very public bust up (again) with Costa and more strife between manager and board (again).
Sky Italia vs Sky (British)!!!
I don't think he even wants lukaku
ESPN:
Goodbye Conte
Hello John Terry
Hello John Terry
you're right in a way. But i have to admit the base story that Conte is unhappy, is likely correct. I dont think he'll walk, but i think there is tension. He has previous.
Conte and Costa was proven to be correct, too.
until chelsea or conte release some statement, this will rumble
C'mon this all has to be bullshit
Yes Roman, sack the madman, please.
If Chelsea sack him, I don't even know where to begin....
That'd be hilarious.
Of course they won't.
I've known Di Marzio to get stories wrong, but I don't think i've ever seen him openly post BS rumours like "messi and ronaldo to MUFC". He's obviously heard something. I'd imagine the Juve fans are right on this one, he's making a powerplay because the board are hesitating on his transfers.
Juve fans have been saying all day that he walked from Juve because of transfers.
Since Arsene went out of his way to remind the "Wenger Out Brigade" (#WOB/s) that no supporter uprising was going to run Him out of His club; I can only assume that if there was a concurrent groundswell of support for a certain manager to replace Wenger that He would go to the board and inform them that they are never hiring that other manager...
(SEE: Mourinho, José)
That said, Conte could definitely manage my team. I reckon his name would have excited me unlike, say, those Allegri pipe-dre... rumors that surfaced around the holidays!
I don't doubt there are some issues. Clearly look at the Costa text, but Chelsea angling to sack him I do not believe.
Luis Enrique with Avram Grant on speed-dial just in case? =]
"Hello Chelsea my old friend...." - Old Anakin Skywalker
If Conte is sacked, I'm giving up on football