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Ex-Manager watch: Antonio Conte

easley91

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He got us to within three points of third. If we had him heading into the season I truly believe we would have been up one place higher.
 

elfy

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This time last year, I was one of those unconvinced he was right for us. I wasn't totally against him coming but I definetely felt he was wrong for the club and a potential disaster for us.

I'm man enough to admit when I am wrong, and this is possibly the most wrong I've ever been about something.

What this man has achieved, from where we were, with the team we had, playing the football we were playing to finish top 4 is outstanding. Truly outstanding.

Anyone even contemplating champions league football when he arrived would have been laughed out if here with directions to the nearest mental health team.

Whatever it takes, we need to keep him. Whatever he wants. Give it him!
 

wiggo24

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I know he's most likely just putting more pressure on the board to improve his bargaining position for new signings but it's a bit annoying to still be this coy on a day like today if he's not actually planning on leaving
 

mil1lion

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Get our business done as early as possible please Levy, so we can have a professional preseason and hit the ground running.
I definitely think there's a few that could be done quick, with players out of contract and Torres who has a buy out clause (include Lo Celso in the deal?)
 

KILLA_SIN

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May 24, 2008
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I've been in that camp sceptical of Conte with the whole he needs a lot of expensive players to perform but he's right to compete against City and Liverpool we need 4-5 more top players. I'd trust him more than previous managers including Poch that if we do spend this summer he will have us competing. We're thin on the bench, need more quality in the first 11 and we have loads of games next season. I hope he gets backed
 

Guntz

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Aug 15, 2011
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Conte has Levy right where he wants him.

Levy has no choice but to back him - it would be absolute bedlam if he walked and would be such a clear sign that the club has no ambition.

I'm very confident that he will be given the necessary funds to push us on.
 

KILLA_SIN

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May 24, 2008
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I know he's most likely just putting more pressure on the board to improve his bargaining position for new signings but it's a bit annoying to still be this coy on a day like today if he's not actually planning on leaving

He has delivered beyond expectations I don't think many would have thought he would have got us back in the CL from when he came in. But he has, a remarkable achievement. Probably get Kane to sign a new deal. Enic need to back him. Stadium, revenue increase pointless if we don't take the next step. He can definitely compete against Pep and Klopp. It's our best chance.
 

Blue

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I know he's most likely just putting more pressure on the board to improve his bargaining position for new signings but it's a bit annoying to still be this coy on a day like today if he's not actually planning on leaving


It might have been "nicer" if he could join in on the euphoria that most fans feel atm, but i totally get why he's doing this – great strategist both on and off the pitch.
 

felmani26

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Jan 1, 2008
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I'll imagine there will be one big PR push in the not so distant future with Conte committing and either player news (existing or potential new recruits) and/or stadium news to accompany this.

Conte staying is a MUST - the club knows this and so does Conte so relax guys.
 

shelfboy68

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Jun 14, 2008
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Conte has Levy right where he wants him.

Levy has no choice but to back him - it would be absolute bedlam if he walked and would be such a clear sign that the club has no ambition.

I'm very confident that he will be given the necessary funds to push us on.
This all day long
 
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