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

[NorthstandRacoon]

Absolutely delighted. We can move on and progress from the shit that Pothead left us in. If he was thd clubs first choice, then fair enough. I trust our board and think he could bf great. Really hope he’s a good character too, ie poyet but without the sad ending!

 

[dadams2k11]

How many times does lightening strike the same place?

Bissouma > Caicedo?

 

[West Upper Seagull]

Gimme Gimme Gimme Roberto De Zerbi
He’ll take us on a journey to the Champions League !

 

[brighton_tom]

Welcome Roberto! The start of a new era!

 

[B-right-on]

Excellent news. Interesting that he was the No 1 target and the only one that they actually spoke to. Shows that Tony and Barbs think very highly of him.

Now we know why there was the friendly vs Chelsea behind closed doors match on Saturday. "Hey Potter and Bonely, you royally shafted us, the minimum you can do is come round on Saturday and have a friendly so we can showcase the team to your potential replacement". "You bunch of tossers."

Well maybe not that last bit, but sort of makes more sense to why Chelsea and the behind closed doors friendly

 

[clapham_gull]

When the ball hits the net, order insalata rocket like De Zerbi

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

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.

I had reservations about how our squad would handle the new managers style, in particular our defence. But, upon reflection, they should be able to adapt without too much trouble.

Much of De Zerbi's system will translate easily from Potters.

However, De Zerbi doesn't like his FBs to advance beyond the halfway line. Nor does he like his CBs to go on marauding runs.

Dunk should be ok, but Webster will need to rein in those line breaking dribbles.

Joel Veltman and Pervis are both defensive full backs with a decent touch under pressure, so will suit De Zerbi's system. Neither really excel as overlapping fullbacks, but Tariq Lamptey will need to adapt. My guess is he will probably be converted into a winger as his blistering pace will be wasted if he cant run at the opposition.

One player who will love the new system is Alexis Mac Allister. As will Billy Gilmour. From what I've seen of him, he loves to draw pressure from the opposition, inviting players to commit to a challenge before turning away effortlessly and laying off the ball. That game against England he was sublime.

I've gone from sceptical to opptomistic and think this season will be a lot of fun.

 

[RowZ]

Roberto de Zerbi’s coachingggg he’s talking Italiannnnn

 

[GT49er]

I had reservations about how our squad would handle the new managers style, in particular our defence. But, upon reflection, they should be able to adapt without too much trouble.

Much of De Zerbi's system will translate easily from Potters.

However, De Zerbi doesn't like his FBs to advance beyond the halfway line. Nor does he like his CBs to go on marauding runs.

Dunk should be ok, but Webster will need to rein in those line breaking dribbles.

Joel Veltman and Pervis are both defensive full backs with a decent touch under pressure, so will suit De Zerbi's system. Neither really excel as overlapping fullbacks, but Tariq Lamptey will need to adapt. My guess is he will probably be converted into a winger as his blistering pace will be wasted if he cant run at the opposition.

One player who will love the new system is Alexis Mac Allister. As will Billy Gilmour. From what I've seen of him, he loves to draw pressure from the opposition, inviting players to commit to a challenge before turning away effortlessly and laying off the ball. That game against England he was sublime.

I've gone from sceptical to opptomistic and think this season will be a lot of fun.

I'll wait and see.

 

[macbeth]

I had reservations about how our squad would handle the new managers style, in particular our defence. But, upon reflection, they should be able to adapt without too much trouble.

Much of De Zerbi's system will translate easily from Potters.

However, De Zerbi doesn't like his FBs to advance beyond the halfway line. Nor does he like his CBs to go on marauding runs.

Dunk should be ok, but Webster will need to rein in those line breaking dribbles.

Joel Veltman and Pervis are both defensive full backs with a decent touch under pressure, so will suit De Zerbi's system. Neither really excel as overlapping fullbacks, but Tariq Lamptey will need to adapt. My guess is he will probably be converted into a winger as his blistering pace will be wasted if he cant run at the opposition.

One player who will love the new system is Alexis Mac Allister. As will Billy Gilmour. From what I've seen of him, he loves to draw pressure from the opposition, inviting players to commit to a challenge before turning away effortlessly and laying off the ball. That game against England he was sublime.

I've gone from sceptical to opptomistic and think this season will be a lot of fun.

it's mitoma i was thinking of he loves wide players to stick tight to the touchline and puts a heavily emphasis in one-on-one duels

 

[Change at Barnham]

This gives a decent explanation of the style of football his Sassuolo team played.

 

[Taybha]

Can't wait for Shaktariman to show up

 

[perseus]

Maybe we will go out and buy and play a proper winger?

 

[Change at Barnham]

Maybe we will go out and buy and play a proper winger?

We've got Mitoma who will be an amazing wide player for us and we also have Enciso. And we have Adringa out on loan.

RDZ won't be able to believe how lucky he is with what he's inheriting.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Welcome Roberto...

 

[Seaber]

Welcome, welcome.

I'm not sure how much of a tinker RDZ is between games, but if he sticks with a 4231 I'd imagine:

Welbeck
Trossard Mwepu Lamptey
Caicedo Mac
Pervis Webster Dunk Veltman
Sanchez

In that system I think March and Lamptey will be used as attacking players more than FBs.

I hope there is still a place for Gross, as his lack of pace may be shown up in a team which relies on explosive pace.

 

[BN41Albion]

Gimme Gimme Gimme Roberto De Zerbi
He’ll take us on a journey to the Champions League !

Winner!

 

[AmexRuislip]

Well I'm happy with this news, now we can get back on track with our season.
All is well again on NSC

PS...chocks away [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION]

 

[Guinness Boy]

Well I'm happy with this news, now we can get back on track with our season.
All is well again on NSC

PS...chocks away [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION]

I’m not flying it MYSELF.

Have a good day today yourself mate


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[Perfidious Albion]

Great news…. The club say he was their first choice and they believe his playing style to be what we want. He has some time during the break to settle in albeit that many of the squad will be away…
Edit… I am glad we have not stolen somebody else’s manager, I guess the fans of Shaktar Donetsk have other things to worry about.