Roberto Mancini

[Ziyad]

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular]Mancini signs new deal?[/FONT]

Monday 26 February, 2007​

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular]Roberto Mancini had agreed to a new three-year contract with Inter, according to the latest reports in Italy.

The Coach’s contract with the Nerazzurri expires in June, but President Massimo Moratti had repeatedly stated that there were no problems, as they only needed to find the time to sit down and talk.

However, recent rumours had suggested that the chief was starting to lose his patience and was considering the idea of looking for a replacement, with Jose Mourinho one of the possible candidates.

According to the weekly newspaper ControCampo, the former Lazio tactician has agreed to a three year deal with Inter, finally ending the rumours of his possible move to the Premiership.

The new deal was allegedly finalised last Friday during a meeting and the official announcement is expected to arrive before the second leg of the Champions League game against Valencia on March 6.

The club and the Coach have also reportedly discussed the plans for the future strengthening of the squad, which might include Thierry Henry and Javier Saviola, as well as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

The Nerazzurri earned their 17th successive Serie A victory with a 5-2 win over Catania, remaining 14 points clear at the top ahead of Roma, despite the Giallorossi beating Reggina 3-0.
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[Forza ragazzi]

Atm this would be a bad move. As I said, if we fail to qualify vs Valencia we should stick with Mancini until the season is over and then look for something else.

 

[CafeCordoba]

Atm this would be a bad move. As I said, if we fail to qualify vs Valencia we should stick with Mancini until the season is over and then look for something else.

And why's that? The coach is maybe the most important part of the famous CONSISNTENCY. So sacking/letting go Mancini would be one of the biggest mistakes, because new coach would want his own favourite players and he has his own ideas for the game concept. Our players have adapted to Mancini's concept for three years, and now this year it has started to give something positive. New coach would be extremely stupid option.

 

[Forza ragazzi]

The fact is that we've failed whenever pressure was on the two last seasons in CL. And putting Milan and juBe's cheating aside, we haven't been anywhere near them the two last seasons either in Serie A.

We simply had to Serie A this year, and we did, because our team is the strongest. But if we fail yet again in CL, it tells me that Mancini has taken Inter as long as possible. I want to see success in CL, because that is where one can measure one's strengths.

 

[Ziyad]

I disgree...He is doing well and in the CL one moment can determine the outcome..

I mean just remember the Euroderby under Cuper,it was the stupid home rule game that determined everything.Cuper is no less because we didnt qualify,same thing here..

I think sticking with Mancio is the right thing for one reason if not anything else which is his ability to handle the media tactfully and taking the pressure off the team..

I dont know about u guys but i still think that we can beat any team that comes up next year Juve or Milan.

 

[M.Adnan]

The fact is that we've failed whenever pressure was on the two last seasons in CL. And putting Milan and juBe's cheating aside, we haven't been anywhere near them the two last seasons either in Serie A.

We simply had to Serie A this year, and we did, because our team is the strongest. But if we fail yet again in CL, it tells me that Mancini has taken Inter as long as possible.

One of the very few times I disagree with you.

Inter played against Valencia alot better than Barca -CL holders- when they faced Valencia too.

If we're going to appraise Mancini's work based on two games, then we can say that we've done a better job than Barca.

IMO we did a better job than Barca, but not because of the two games, its because of the consistency the team showed during the season.

 

[Forza ragazzi]

Perhaps you guys are right. I had a blank moment, but I still feel the CL is very, very important. I'm in the middle really, as I see we're building a great squad and we have resources to well in the future as well, but on the hand I remember how bad Mancini and Inter has handled pressure in CL before.

However, the point is really that I would re-consider regarding Mancini's renewal if we fail to qualify at Valencia. Let me underline this.

 

[1919]

Well at the end of the day one needs to take into account the result. For example last year we outplayed Villareal at the Meazza, but only won by a 2-1 margin and 2nd leg - we all know what happenned,

This year we get Bayern - first time in the Mancini era we have to face a good European team, and what happens? an embarassment to a Bayern team which is struggling in Bundesliga - and has been struggling all season.

U may say we played better than Barca against Valencia - but then Barca is not the in-form team in Europe is it? whereas we are on the 16-match run.

I have not given up on Mancini, but the point is he is yet to deliver on the big European nights.

And at times I do feel what Cuper did with the Inter of is times, UEFA Cup and CL semi-finals consecutive years - Mancini pales in comparison to him in a tournament that Cuper kew like the back of his hand.

2 CL Finals, one UEFA Cup SF, 1 SF (out on away goals) - in 4 years; one wud be hard-pressed to find such a consistent European record. Even in the year he was sacked, we had 6 pints from 2 games, after which Zac came and managed to lead Inter out of the group stages.

It is clear that when it comes to Europe, Cuper is lightyears ahead of Mancini. Just result-wise, let alone consider the squads they have had.

 

[Tommi]

...I remember how bad Mancini and Inter has handled pressure in CL before.

True that.

In Serie A we now win almost every match, but we do so ´cause we have so little pressure from the other teams. Milan had a point penalty and they never got over that, Juve is where they should be...next season when those two teams are back at their best (at least close to it), then we´ll see if Inter is still unbeatable (i doubt we are).

In CL, we seem to not handle the pressure well. Now we´re in very serious position ´cause we kind of failed at home. We played rather good, but still we failed to win/kill the match. If we dont win at Valencia, then i would consider about Mancini´s renewal as well as you my friend.

 

[1919]

But all said and done will Moratti risk a new coach in Inter's centenary year? That is another question that needs to be considered ...

... yeah, even if that coach is Jose Mourinho

 

[Forza ragazzi]

But all said and done will Moratti risk a new coach in Inter's centenary year? That is another question that needs to be considered ...

... yeah, even if that coach is Jose Mourinho

To me, this is part of the dilemma as well.

But if Mancini would just do us the favour of winning CL then we don't have a problem

True that.

In Serie A we now win almost every match, but we do so ´cause we have so little pressure from the other teams. Milan had a point penalty and they never got over that, Juve is where they should be...next season when those two teams are back at their best (at least close to it), then we´ll see if Inter is still unbeatable (i doubt we are).

In CL, we seem to not handle the pressure well. Now we´re in very serious position ´cause we kind of failed at home. We played rather good, but still we failed to win/kill the match. If we dont win at Valencia, then i would consider about Mancini´s renewal as well as you my friend.

You're reading my thoughts.

How have you been, Tommi? I rarely see you around here these days.

 

[Stefan]

It depends who the new coach would be. If its Jose he doesn't risk anthing. The special records speaks for itself. He wins in his first season. He doesn't require time to build a squad.

Good to see you posting again Tommi. Long time no see.

 

[thomas_inter]

Well you don't get 17 consecutive victories with doing something wrong, so he is definitly doing things well.

But on the other hand the championship is weaker through the points reduction for big clubs like Fiorentina and Milan and the relegation of Juve. Not that they deserve any better...

Then playing 2-2 in Europe isn't bad but you'll have to admit that it must had been better.

Also sometimes I don't understand Mancini at all.
For instance versus Valencia he had to subsitute more earlier in the match, even I saw that.

It's not an easy decision, but I say he stays.

 

[Waleed]

However, the point is really that I would re-consider regarding Mancini's renewal if we fail to qualify at Valencia. Let me underline this.

You did me a solid with your two posts FR as my thoughts mirror them.

Mancini needs to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he can take this team to the next level in Europe. Valencia have been his toughest test so far but it is hard to ignore his failures in matches past.

I would hold off on the renewal until after both the Valencia game AND the derby. If he does crash out of Europe but still manages to kick Milan's ass again this season, then maybe he can get his renewal.

Getting his contract signed before both games only benefits Roberto and not Inter.

 

[Adriano@10]

According to the kicker mancini renewed till 2010 and will earn 5 mio per season

 

[Forza ragazzi]

His statements today all but declares that there are formalities left before he signs.

 

[M.Adnan]

5M per season?!

Only few players earn more than him!

 

[1919]

5M per season?!

Only few players earn more than him!

well very few Inter coaches has won bak-2-bak scudettos and 3 or 4 Italian Cups in a row.

 

[Suneet]

Money isnt a problem, he is in sync with the team, winning games.

Plus I doubt Mourinho will leave Chelsea, its a big gamble leaving Mancio out of contract in the summer.

 

[Waleed]

He dodged a few bullets in his interviews today. I like how he conducting himself this year unlike in years past.

He seems to be taking nothing for granted. Does not accept compliments when there is work still to be done. But most importantly he is keeping both his and his player's mouths shut when it comes to anything to do with trouble, not that there has been much of it this season.