Ex-Manager watch: Antonio Conte

[Styopa]

I personally like talking about what we have done well in the past, and also where we have gone wrong. Without that kind of analysis, it’s difficult to make sense of where we are now. I know some people aren’t interested in that, but that’s why we have threads like this: for people who do want to discuss it. And Conte is still part of our very recent past. He was still here this time last year, even though it feels like an age ago.

 

[lis spur]

We got the results for the first half of the season, but the performances were never there. To be fair to Conte you could argue he didn't have the squad he needed.

My overall opinion came down to the Milan game where we were losing and his subs were less than attacking.

His general attitude was too defensive for our club, if we went ahead in a game I almost wanted to turn it off as we switched to all out defence. We were waiting to concede.

After we were so good in the second half of the previous season I thought we'd kick on, we didn't.

Injuries to Bentancur and even Bissouma really destroyed us. He did well given his resources but he was never a Spurs manager.

Pochs last season and a half, the final season of José and Conte were not enjoyable, not just the results but the negative way we played. There were points where I didn't want to watch us.

Night and day with Ange, where no matter who we have available we go for the win, and that is all I ask for. The fact we have a better squad and some exciting young talents is a bonus.

I think the one thing I would say about Conte, José and Poch is I always felt it was more about them than the club.

With Ange it feels like he puts the club first, he is only a cog in the machine.

The Milan subs finished me for him .

 

[mil1lion]

The Milan subs finished me for him .

 

[muppetman]

You've got to laugh (and yes, I know it's probably made up bollocks!)

 

[bubble07]

He would do well there

 

[only1waddle]

He would do well there

Would Bayern want another manager that annoys those at board level though.

 

[bubble07]

Would Bayern want another manager that annoys those at board level though.

Bayern hierarchy will think they have the ego to match

 

[dontcallme]

Would Bayern want another manager that annoys those at board level though.

Yes,

 

[mil1lion]

He really does love Dier doesn't he

 

[parj]

Would Bayern entertain his transfer requests?

 

[tevezito]

Imagine Harry not winning a trophy this season and ending up with conte as his manager.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Imagine Harry not winning a trophy this season and ending up with conte as his manager.

 

[stevespurs]

No wonder there’s talk of Harry not being happy.

 

[MR_BEN]

No wonder there’s talk of Harry not being happy.

He allegedly demanded the likes of Conte at Spurs.

Harry being Harry - you can guarentee he’ll come out with some spiel about their great relationship and how good it is to be able to work with such a fantastic coach and proven winner.

Can’t see Bayern fans putting up with it though. A lifetime of dominating the league - and now they would just spend the entire season defending.

 

[Locotoro]

He allegedly demanded the likes of Conte at Spurs.

Harry being Harry - you can guarentee he’ll come out with some spiel about their great relationship and how good it is to be able to work with such a fantastic coach and proven winner.

Can’t see Bayern fans putting up with it though. A lifetime of dominating the league - and now they would just spend the entire season defending.

They would kiss goodbye to trophies this season

 

[the stick man]

Harry would do well to remember the club is not all about him. If he really hates it he can always arrange a round of golf with Gary Neville

 

[sidford]

Hard to see Bayern going for such a volatile character who plays the style of football he does. His team's don't play front foot football but Bayern are a team that will dominate possession in their league against any team so they won't get to play counter attacking football. An argument could be made that his Juve side wasn't too defensive but he managed them 10 years ago.
I just can't see Bayern making such a bad decision

 

[newbie]

Imagine Harry not winning a trophy this season and ending up with conte as his manager.

i feel sorry for Kane, but i wanted to laugh

 

[GutBucket]

Bayern want to win CL, Bundesliga alone (which they would kill to get now) won't be enough, after this season at least. Conte isn't the one to go for if you care about CL. It's probably biggest reason why they hired Tuchel who outcoached Pep in CL final, despite other concerns with him.

 

[AustrianHotspur]

No wonder there’s talk of Harry not being happy.

There is no such talk at all.