Ex-Manager watch: Antonio Conte

[n0.1.spurs]

New chapter calls for a new profile pic on here ?

 

[Rob]

TBF, anyone who grew up watching Football Italia on C4 in the 90's, knows how damn good a footballer he was... a rock n roll player if ever there was one.

I remember he was a key part of my Football Manager Italia midfield

 

[Tractorspur]

I’m gagging for the interview. Come on spurs!

 

[ilikeost]

I’m gagging for the interview. Come on spurs!

I wonder if they are holding everything back because it could be considered work and he doesn't have his permit yet.

 

[the yid]

I wonder if they are holding everything back because it could be considered work and he doesn't have his permit yet.

Nah they'll drop it in the morning I reckon

 

[SpartanSpur]

Nah they'll drop it in the morning I reckon

Just trying to own the news cycle I'd imagine.

 

[lennon180]

Sometimes players/coaches can trigger their own options via performance related clauses. E.G achieving a major trophy, UCL qualification etc.

Same for players. E.G achieving a certain number of appearances, goals, clean sheets etc.

It all depends on the contract and T&C's. Was just curious as to whether any of this info had come to light yet.

Hey of course they could but I don’t think that goes outside the club. Harry could activate a 30 goals per season clause but the clause doesn’t mean he can leave. If Conte does well here, there won’t be a clause that he can go after a great season is my point.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Wasn't aimed at you. Just seen a few worry it's a short contract compared to others, though Tuchel was similar at Chelsea. Basically just enjoy the moment.

Spot on.

 

[Rogmeister]

My whatsapp chat with the lads has been silent today.
yesterday it was full of laughing and how we will end up in deep trouble.

today…..nothing…….. funny that

 

[Jody]

Nice one. You been to the stadium before?

Yes mate, a fair number of times. The last time was the defeat to Chelsea with the Son red card. The pandemic and our general crapness has prevented me since then. It’s a long slog from Devon!

 

[Natorious]

What a day! Absolutely buzzing!
Haven’t felt this optimistic about Spurs since the first 40 seconds of the champions league final ?

 

[C-oops]

ANTONIO CONTE has been named as the Tottenham manager but it doesn't end there.

Usually when he takes on a new role, he brings with him an entourage of coaches and fitness experts with him to the Tottenham job.



From his trusted older brother Gianluca, who has worked with the new Spurs boss at five different clubs, to wife Elisabetta - they have all been instrumental in Conte's success in the past.

And while his backroom staff is yet to be confirmed, SunSport has gone on past working relationships to determine his preferred team to work with.

But, you can bet he will keep it in the family for his first appointment.

GIANLUCA CONTE​

Since 2007, Gianluca, 56, has been a constant presence by Antonio's side.


They started off at Bari together, then they've held jobs with Sienna, Juventus, Italy, Chelsea and Inter Milan.

An analyser of the game, Gianluca was a technical coach in his last role at Inter.

He also played professionally for Lecce, like his sibling.

“I’ve been working with Antonio for 13 years and I’m used to the way he experiences a game," Gianluca revealed.


"He is passionate. We know full well that he would go out and play with the boys if he could – he’s a caged lion. This passion defines him and he tries to impart it."

He added: "Antonio is a perfectionist, he always strives for excellence and everyone at the club is doing their utmost."

CRISTIAN STELLINI​

Current Inter assistant manager Stellini has worked with Conte three times.

They were at Siena, then formed a dream team at Juventus and Inter Milan - winning Serie A titles.


The 47-year-old took control of three Inter games last season, when Conte was suspended, and won all of them.

But Conte will have a tough job on his hands persuading Stellini to join his new project, considering Stellini is a boyhood Inter fan.

PAOLO VANOLI​

Currently without a club after leaving Inter, Vanoli is as likely as Gianluca Conte to team up with his old boss.

He has experience of coaching in England, after a stint at Stamford Bridge from 2017-18.


Vanoli is credited with helping improve the defensive side of Conte's teams.

"My job is to follow the defensive phase: what I need to do is improve the individuals," he said.

"It’s not easy to play three at the back, there are a lot of concepts to internalise. Our job is to coach them all in the same manner."

TIBERIO ANCORA​

Ancora has worked with Conte every step of the way.

Also from Lecce, the 56-year-old is a nutritionist and personal trainer that will guide Spurs stars' diets and fitness plans.

He comes with an incredible CV - having worked with the Italian national team.

Goalkeeper legend Gigi Buffon led the tributes on his last day with the national team, praising his work.

He also has a different opinion on Conte, who is normally presented as such a serious personality.

“Antonio Conte is the top," he told Italian website Any Given Sunday.

"He is above all a sunny person, joyful and with a ready joke. Absolutely exquisite. A hoot, it's not what it may seem on TV, when you see it all in one piece marked by its competitive charge.

"A person with a unique balance and goodness ".

ELISABETTA CONTE​

Elisabetta, 45, has been by Conte's side for the majority of his football career as a player and manager.

The pair were together for 15 years before they married in 2003.

She and daughter Vittoria were his rock when he was under investigation for match-fixing.

Conte said of his family: "I have a great woman by my side, one who always tries to understand me.

"As for my daughter, she is the other woman in my life.

"She is beginning to understand that her dad gets nervous when he does not win".

CONSTANTINO CORATTI​

Fitness coach Coratti is the man charged with ensuring Conte's side don't stop running.

The 53-year-old was also with Chelsea, so understands the physical challenges of the Premier League.

Prior to working with Conte, he worked in the lower leagues, including a spell with Calcio Sora in Serie C.

He is old school and will push Harry Kane and Co hard to make them the fittest side in the land.

STEFANO BRUNO​

Rehab coach Bruno specialises in ensuring the players stay fit and healthy on and off the pitch.

He and Conte worked at Bari first, then most recently with Inter.

"Today, Antonio Conte isn’t the same person as he was 13 years ago in certain respects, but hard work has been a constant for him, and he’s always worked to achieve a single result," he said.


"In terms of injury prevention, there’s a whole lot involved: the daily work done on the pitch, what is done at home, how the players sleep, what they eat. All of these pieces put together lead to results over the course of the season."

Bruno is a dead cert to join Conte's Spurs regime, having left Inter.

ADRIANO BONAIUTI​

Perhaps the most unlikely to leave his post, Bonaiuti is still with Inter as goalkeeping coach - where he's held that post since 2013.

He has a very strong bond with No1 Samir Handanovic, and loves working with the Slovenian.


Gianluca Spinelli was Conte's goalkeeper coach at Chelsea, but he is now with PSG and also unlikely to leave the French champions.

Sacked Nuno Espirito Santo brought Rui Barbosa to the club when he arrived to work with Hugo Lloris.

But it remains to be seen who will take the post now.

Spurs manager Conte's inner circle, from brother Gianluca to wife Elisabetta

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[wrd]

TBF, anyone who grew up watching Football Italia on C4 in the 90's, knows how damn good a footballer he was... a rock n roll player if ever there was one.

there’s something very satisfying about having a manager who was genuinely a fantastic player

 

[Guntz]

We need to give him time. Tottenham actually has a genuine world class manager now.

No one should expect him to perform miracles overnight - we all know there’s a lot of deadwood in the squad.

January and next summer will be pivotal, so that he can sign the players he wants.

 

[Jemster]

Still absolutely buzzing about this. Antonio Conte! The biggest of managerial upgrades!! ?????????

 

[bomberH]

I’m gagging for the interview. Come on spurs!

 

[Fozzar]

 

[Nice One Cyril]

As I understand it, Antonio his team are meticulous in all that they do, so I am hoping they know all about Markanday... If reports on SC are correct, he will be the next 'one of our own'... Could save us millions ??

 

[mmmdoughnuts]

The Italian bit made me chuckle..."I am going to punch you in the head. I will kill you with this meat"

 

[pedrodelawasp]

Maybe he's a variant.

Would be some laugh having Richard E Grant in the role of Conte. Pre match press conferences gushing about how splendid the players are. Post match reactions explaining how a Højbjerg interception took his breath away In a way even more profound than taking the ball from the opposition. Great stuff.