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His good feelings about Spurs reside in a Swiss bank account."But I have good feelings about Tottenham. I keep this experience in my heart.”
well least he said that than what Jose came out with, and he was here longer. But good riddance to both
I still support his outburst.Conte addresses famous Tottenham rant almost a year after being sacked
Antonio Conte has no regrets over Tottenham rant which attacked players and questioned club's mentality
ALEX YOUNG @ALEXWSYOUNG2
14th February 2024
The Italian claimed Spurs players struggled with pressure in what proved to be his final press conference in charge
Antonio Conte has insisted he has no regrets about his attack on Tottenham players at Southampton before he was sacked.
Conte launched into Spurs players after they blew a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at St Mary’s in what proved to be his exit speech, saying they didn’t “want to play under pressure” and questioning their mentality during a furious post-match press conference.
Speaking for the first time since leaving Spurs in an interview with the Telegraph, Conte said: “At that moment, my feeling was that. If I tell something, it means there is always something true.
“No, honestly, I don’t regret anything about this. But I have good feelings about Tottenham. I keep this experience in my heart.”
Asked if he can be too honest, Conte replied: “I am this way. I hate the lies. This can help me sometimes or sometimes can hurt me. But I prefer to stay in silence than to tell a good lie - also the relationship with my players.
“During the season, it can happen that you need an honest conversation that can be positive or negative. I know very well, I was a player as well and some coaches told me good lies to keep me calm. I don’t want this type of situation.
“I know very well when you have these honest conversations with the players, in the first moment they can be a bit angry. Then, from my experience, the time helps the player to appreciate you. They were angry, but then they appreciate the honesty.”
Just over a month before he was sacked by Tottenham, Conte underwent emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder. He initially came back to work just a week later but then took a further four weeks off to fully recover.
Conte has revealed he pushed himself to come back quickly and it was Spurs chairman Daniel Levy who told him to go home and recover.
He was spot on in his assessment during that rant but he’s also a total cunt that deserves all of the hatred and vitriol coming his way.I still support his outburst.
I don't care if people didn't like him or his football. He was bloody right what he said. Bunch of shit players letting us down over and over.
And what's happened since?
Most of the players who started that game have left or been relegated to bench warmers.
And there have still been times this season where we have had to cling on for dear life for a result, so that attitude still hasn't gone.
Conte was never a long term coach. He came and got champions league football ahead of an Woolwich team that subsequently finished miles above us and is currently above us. He did his job for the 21/22 season.
I'm almost 100% certain that the majority of hatred for him is because he was at chelsea. We have had far worse coaches than him that deserve far more vitriol.
Decent honest manager. Wrong time for us. Also had a completely understandable breakdown. Right that he left, all parties agree. At least he doesn’t slag us off like Mou. Everyone has moved on.
Agree - think Ange will be much more open to ideas for others though as part of an overall management team, never gonna that from Conte and under Levy we need to move differentlyAgreed, we all know Conte's personality. If you don't share his ambition it will end in tears. If you aren't aiming for a title then do not hire him.
He did a great job in his first season and while the second season was shit (especially us not signing a CB), there were many extenuating circumstances (midseason WC, Ventrone/Mihajlovic/Vialli dying, Conte's illness etc) that together ruined our season.
But everything Conte said about the players and owners was true and perhaps it needed to be said. I think in the long-run we will be better off for Conte lighting a fire under Levy's anus. Ange is a different personality but I believe he has the same will to win as Conte.
I don’t think its got anything to do with being ex Chelscum. apart from the last months of his tenure the fans in the stadium would sing his name far more frequently then any individual players. He was adored but bit by bit we could all see that his heart wasn’t in it (perhaps for good reasons - his family being in Italy, the death of 3 close friends). And towards the very end his attitude, moaning and tactics got worse. I absolutely believe he wanted to be sacked and be paid out. Thats unforgivable and I hope he never tastes success again.I still support his outburst.
I don't care if people didn't like him or his football. He was bloody right what he said. Bunch of shit players letting us down over and over.
And what's happened since?
Most of the players who started that game have left or been relegated to bench warmers.
And there have still been times this season where we have had to cling on for dear life for a result, so that attitude still hasn't gone.
Conte was never a long term coach. He came and got champions league football ahead of an Woolwich team that subsequently finished miles above us and is currently above us. He did his job for the 21/22 season.
I'm almost 100% certain that the majority of hatred for him is because he was at chelsea. We have had far worse coaches than him that deserve far more vitriol.
...to be fair, one is weaved into his head!!Why does this rat have 2 threads?
I think it's the arrogance and ostensible downing of tools which pisses a lot of people off. Earning £8 million per year should at least guarantee professionalism and respect for the club until your final day of service. Any lout with half a brain cell can shout about poor performance, players, culture etc. The difficult part is fixing it.I still support his outburst.
I don't care if people didn't like him or his football. He was bloody right what he said. Bunch of shit players letting us down over and over.
And what's happened since?
Most of the players who started that game have left or been relegated to bench warmers.
And there have still been times this season where we have had to cling on for dear life for a result, so that attitude still hasn't gone.
Conte was never a long term coach. He came and got champions league football ahead of an Woolwich team that subsequently finished miles above us and is currently above us. He did his job for the 21/22 season.
I'm almost 100% certain that the majority of hatred for him is because he was at chelsea. We have had far worse coaches than him that deserve far more vitriol.
Agreed, we all know Conte's personality. If you don't share his ambition it will end in tears. If you aren't aiming for a title then do not hire him.
He did a great job in his first season and while the second season was shit (especially us not signing a CB), there were many extenuating circumstances (midseason WC, Ventrone/Mihajlovic/Vialli dying, Bentancur injury, Conte's illness etc) that together ruined our season.
But everything Conte said about the players and owners was true and perhaps it needed to be said. I think in the long-run we will be better off for Conte lighting a fire under Levy's anus. Ange is a different personality but I believe he has the same will to win as Conte.
Chequebook manager who took over the tripe from Nono, signed 2 players (1 on loan) and went on title winning form to get top 4. Don't be daft.Full of excuses. Gladly took the 15m salary. Blag after blag after blag. Chequebook manager who starts throwing his weight around when winter months hit. Past his prime.
I think it's the arrogance and ostensible downing of tools which pisses a lot of people off. Earning £8 million per year should at least guarantee professionalism and respect for the club until your final day of service. Any lout with half a brain cell can shout about poor performance, players, culture etc. The difficult part is fixing it.
I hated Mourinho with a passion whilst he managed the Chavs. I supported him when he took the Spurs job. Didn't hate Conte nearly as much when he managed Chavs - his behaviour during last season was puerile and embarrassing for someone in his position. Don't hate him now - to be honest I don't give two shit about him especially because we've got a coach who actually seems to "get it".
Thousands of people work despite health problems and bereavement, most without access to the services Conte would've had access to. I sympathise with him but...It's actually mad he managed to soldier on with all that going on. And people constantly ignore the fact we were in the top 4 and going well when he melted. We weren't shit or having a bad season. He had us up there with Dier, Skipp, PEH, etc as starters most weeks.
Chequebook manager who took over the tripe from Nono, signed 2 players (1 on loan) and went on title winning form to get top 4. Don't be daft.
FYI, in 16/17 at Chelsea, where he took them from 10th to the title, they had a net spend of £17m
At what point did he down tools? The fact he carried on with poor health and death around him is insane really.
The only thing he did wrong was stubborn refusal to try fringe players. But when you actually think about it, he may have been a bit more ITK about them from training than we give him credit for. Whilst Bissouma has shown glimpses of his best earlier in the season, I can't remember the last time he in the MOTM conversation, can you? He didn't have Udogie, VdV, a useful, reliable keeper, a more mature Sarr. It's mad that we were sat in 4th by the time he went.