Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte has been named London Manager of the year 2017.
The Italian fought off competition from Tottenham FC manager, Mauricio Pochettino and Slavisa Jokanovic of Fulham, Millwall’s Neil Harris and AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley. The 47 year-old who is steadily steering Chelsea to another Premier League glory joined The Blues last summer after taking over from interim manager, Guus Hindink.
Ibrahimovic, Antonio Conte claim Premier League player awards
Manchester United forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been awarded the Premier League player of the month of December. The former Sweden international who moved to Old Trafford last summer was honoured after scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists in 6 games. 
Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte has been named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month for a record third time in a row (October, November and December). He become the first manager to achieve this feat . The Italian has been nothing short of extraordinary this season, leading the Blues to the top of the table with a run of more than seven successive victories.
Up Blues! Chelsea stars claim Premier League prizes for November
Top of the log, back to back wins; Chelsea are definitely not joking this season.
And this scintillating form has earned three key players of the team accolades. The Blues coach, Antonio Conte beat David Moyes, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola to win the Manager of the Month Award for November; Diego Costa; the league’s joint-top scorer on 11 goals was named Player of the Month, edging put teammate Pedro, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sergio Aguero, Jordan Pickford and Matt Phillips to the honour. And lastly, Pedro’s strike against Tottenham was voted the goal of the month.
Antonio Conte, Eden hazard pick October Premier League awards
It is raining honours at Stamford Bridge.
For leading the team to 5 straight victories without conceding a goal, Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte has been named the Premier League manager of the month of October award. The Italian who has had an impressive run so far and is very deserving of the honour beat colleagues Jurgen Klopp, Arsener Wenger and Mark Hughes to clinch the prize.
“It is a great honour to receive this award and I want to share this with my players and the club.” Conte stated.
Jose Mourinho accuses Chelsea manager of humiliating him. The Italian replies!
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho and Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte appeared to have exchanged heated words while shaking hands after the final whistle of the game involving both sides yesterday. Sky Italia’s Gabriele Marcotti somehow deduced the Portuguese told Conte in Italian he took offense in his sideline celebrations: “You don’t celebrate like that at 4-0. You can do it at 1-0, otherwise it’s humiliating for us.” He was quoted.
Chelsea’s manager has however denied the accusation saying emotions ran high and his behaviour was appropriate.
“There has always been respect for all, and naturally for Manchester United. Nothing happened. I did something absolutely normal. I didn’t do anything to humiliate Mourinho.” Conte explained
He continued, “The players, after a 4-0 win, deserved a great clap. It’s very normal. We live with emotions. If you want to cut the emotions, we can stay at home and I will change jobs.”
“I was a football player, so I know how to behave on the pitch.
“There were United fans who kept singing, while ours were in silence after a great performance from my team. I wanted to call the crowd to applaud the players, which seems normal enough to me.
“I have great respect for everyone. Nothing happened with Jose, especially as my behaviour seemed normal. I didn’t make fun of or humiliate anyone, as I always demand respect.
“Today, I think it is important to talk about the game and I say my players deserved this type of performance.”
“The crowd behaved in a normal way so there was nothing wrong.”
I have sleepless nights – Antonio Conte
Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte is losing sleep over the club’s issues.
The Blues were defeated in their last two games.; against Liverpool and Arsenal and the man at the helm has admitted the team are only good on paper and not on pitch where it really matters. And to keep his job, he’s determined to find solutions to the lingering problems.
“We must improve a lot of if we want to stay up at the top and not in the middle of the table. Conte said. “But my message is not important. The most important message is the one that arrives on the pitch. We must all understand this message, and find very soon the right solution to improve.
“I don’t sleep, sure. I don’t sleep. This is normal. After this game, this defeat, it’s normal for me not to sleep. Not only tonight, but for two nights. When I don’t sleep, I reflect. And it’s important to reflect.
On the recent London derby which ended 3-0 in favour of Arsenal, Conte added. “I got angry at half-time but I prefer to keep my words. There are rules in the dressing room. Sure I was angry but my players were also angry. We were not satisfied with our game, with our performance.
“I have to find the solution very, very soon because against Arsenal we played a very bad game.”
In other news, there are reports that the coach is planning a defensive clear-out following his side’s defeat to the Gunners. Players expected to be affected by the phase out are Ivanovic and Cahill and probably many more
David Luiz's return, a last minute decision – Conte
Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte has spoken
about the event that led to the return of David Luiz to Stamford Bridge. The
Italian said the decision to bring the Brazilian defender from PSG was made on
the final day of the transfer window. The 29 year-old who left Chelsea in 2014
was resigned for £32million.
about the event that led to the return of David Luiz to Stamford Bridge. The
Italian said the decision to bring the Brazilian defender from PSG was made on
the final day of the transfer window. The 29 year-old who left Chelsea in 2014
was resigned for £32million.
‘When we take the decision
about players, we always take the decision together: me and the club.
about players, we always take the decision together: me and the club.
‘This transfer market was very
difficult for us to reach our targets, but at the last minute, on the last day,
there was this situation which was good for me and the club to improve the
squad.
difficult for us to reach our targets, but at the last minute, on the last day,
there was this situation which was good for me and the club to improve the
squad.
‘For this reason, we bought
David Luiz. We invested in David and I’m very happy. We took a player with a
great personality, good technique, he likes to play. I like to play football
and I like defenders who like to play football.
David Luiz. We invested in David and I’m very happy. We took a player with a
great personality, good technique, he likes to play. I like to play football
and I like defenders who like to play football.
‘I think every player can
improve. David Luiz is 29, it’s a fantastic age for him to become one of the
best defenders in the world.’ Conte said.
improve. David Luiz is 29, it’s a fantastic age for him to become one of the
best defenders in the world.’ Conte said.
Conte will be a success at Chelsea – Ancelotti
Former Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has backed his countryman, Antonio Conte to succeed at Chelsea. The Italian will officially take over from interim Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink after after Euro 2016.
The ex Chelsea coach told July’s edition of FourFourTwo Conte has what it takes to do the job.
“Conte is a hard worker: really serious, really professional and always focused on his job. “Chelsea are getting a top manager who will look at all the little details.
“Coming to England from Italy, he will find a different world: less pressure, no violence, a great atmosphere, full stadiums – just totally different from Italy at this moment. He can definitely be a success at Chelsea.
“The club has a lucky relationship with Italians. There was Gianluca Vialli, me, and then Roberto Di Matteo, who helped them to win the Champions League.”
Antonio Conte to Chelsea is disgusting – Maradona
Football legend, Diego Maradona has faulted Antonio Conte’s decision to sign a contract with Chelsea while still working as Italy coach. The Argentine described the move as shameful and disgusting. In an interview with Italian broadcaster Piuenne, the former Racing Club manager said :
“This story about Conte is shameful. He’s the coach of the Italian national team, which carries incredible prestige in the world, and it’s disgusting that he’s gone and signed a contract with Chelsea. It’s making so many coaches have to do nothing for a year and go without a club because there’s always the same old coaches moving around.”
Chelsea target, Antonio Conte confirms he is stepping down as Italy coach
Chelsea managerial target, Antonio Conte is to leave his post as Italy coach after Euro 2016 leaving him free to join the Blues. Carlo Tavecchio of the FIGC confirmed Conte has made it clear he will not be seeking to renew his contract after two years with the national team. Conte will leave the national team after the European Championship.” Tavecchio revealed.
Although Chelsea are yet to confirm his arrival, Conte himself hinted on his facebook page that he would be moving to the English Premier League side. “Right now our highest concentration is addressed solely European Championship where we will try with the work and sacrifice to make the most of our potential. Anyone who knows me knows that my commitment will be total. Then I feel I must go back to the coach in a club having the opportunity to train every day. Thanks to president Tavecchio who has accompanied me on a daily basis in this wonderful adventure.”
There are reports that he has signed a three-year contract already and has been given the go ahead to bring his assistants, Angelo Alessio and Massimo Carrera, with him to Stamford Bridge.