[Albion] Roberto De Zerbi - JOINS AS NEW HEAD COACH (4 year contract)

[jcdenton08]

Pleased to have someone in place. It’s a very “us” appointment. Does he speak English?

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Nervous times for club bringing someone in with no experience of PL. So much involved apart from coaching. Retaining players we want is important and under Potter all would have felt club is going forward. His relations with players will be vital and this will be easier if his English is good. So disappointing Bruno is not here as could have been assistant head coach and helped him through early stages.

Agree re Bruno, but this is very exciting and I believe a really good appointment

 

[Guinness Boy]

We eat antipasti twice,
Just because he is so nice,
Rob de Zerbi

And we'll score a bunch of goals,
Whether away or at home,
Rob de Zerbi

Ti volgiamo be-ne
We adore you
E vogliamo be-ne
Roberto we live for you

As much as I appreciate and applaud the effort this is going to have to be taken up by young people in the North Stand who might not be 100% sober.

I reckon we'll end up with

De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
He came from Italy
To Sussex by the Sea

 

[Winker]

I hope you are all ready to take a few steps back before we go forward again.

I cannot see our early season from continuing, especially given our upcoming games.

NSC is going to be interesting if we lose a few over the next couple of months

I think you are missing the 'New Manager Bounce', I'm expecting nothing less than 3 points at Anfield!

 

[RM-Taylor]

Well he got the job despite scoring 0/10 in ‘how does your name fit into established chants’ box

Deee Zerbi’s bluewhitearmy

&

Roberto De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi
He eats spaghetti
He drinks Moretti
He’s taking us to Europe

 

[DJ NOBO]

If this is who Tony wants, that’s good enough for me.
Exciting appointment.

 

[wunt be druv]

Got a mate who is a Chelsea STH....reckons he's...gonna be their next manager!!

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Bob de Zerbi’s blueanwhitearmy fits fine.

If we can make Glory Glory Brighton and Hove Albion work, we can make that fit.

 

[GT49er]

Potter had no experience of anything better than 10th in the Championship. This chap has managed in Serie A and the Champions League!

At the end of the day, I suspect most of us know as much (or as little) about Roberto De Zerbi as we knew (or didn't) about Graham Potter three and a bit years ago. Still disappointed (and not a little narked) that GP didn't stay to finish 'the project' but, to use a phrase that has more than enough resonance at the present time, The King is dead, long live The King.

It will take De Zerbi a bit of time to adjust, to be sure. It'll take a bit of time for some of us too! Let's just see what he can do.

 

[jcdenton08]

I like that he looks like a magician

 

[Guinness Boy]

Got a mate who is a Chelsea STH....reckons he's...gonna be their next manager!!

 

[sparkie]

Any news re back room staff….does he have an entourage in tow?

All subject to work permit.

 

[Bakero]

As much as I appreciate and applaud the effort this is going to have to be taken up by young people in the North Stand who might not be 100% sober.

I reckon we'll end up with

De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
He came from Italy
To Sussex by the Sea

I even conjugated the Italian verbs to ensure it made sense and I've had more than a few beers plus a negroni

 

[dazzer6666]

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[American Seagle]

Great news!

 

[Hugo Rune]

"Interesting".. or pathetic as some would say... as often, when a team lose. Given the quality of the opposition I only expect about 60% to be De Zerbi Out when October is done..

Seeing as your physical appearance is very similar to RDZ, I’d keep your head down when the campaign gets started!

 

[vegster]

He has a steep learning curve ahead. I would advise everyone to remember our 4th position in the Premiership fondly....we may not see it again for some time.

 

[sparkie]

So there are 2 camps - a lot of general opinion is that this is a great appointment. There is also an undercurrent on NSC that says he sticks rigidly to a style of play which will get destroyed in the PL.

What to think ?

I'll be optimistic that the former are correct - but please don't let him be a Hyypia.

 

[American Seagle]

As much as I appreciate and applaud the effort this is going to have to be taken up by young people in the North Stand who might not be 100% sober.

I reckon we'll end up with

De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
De Zerbi
Whoa-ooo
He came from Italy
To Sussex by the Sea

Why not use the Bissouma song - that sounded great on TV.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Oscar Garcia’s song would work with a few changes!