Roberto Di Matteo

Aston Villa sack manager Roberto di Matteo after dismal start to Championship campaign

Aston Villa's disappointing start to life outside the Premier League has cost manager Roberto di Matteo his job, after the club announced on Monday that they had parted company

Aston Villa appoint former Chelsea, Schalke boss Roberto Di Matteo as new manager

Roberto Di Matteo has agreed to become the new manager of Aston Villa with the Birmingham club set to confirm the Italian's appointment on Friday, several British media outlets reported.

What does Rafael Benitez bring to Chelsea?

At Chelsea, it's never about numbers — it's about how you handle the stars. Valencia and Liverpool are fine, but at Chelsea, Benitez may find that the stakes are just too high.

Chelsea's Di Matteo dug his own grave against Juventus

When you are champions of Europe, you play to win. You don't play a defensive formation. That's not how champions take things in their hands and that is surely not the Di Matteo way.

Di Matteo's sacking shows Abramovich lacks footballing smarts

If Abramovich knew what he was doing, then Chelsea might actually begin to resemble a football club and not a game of Russian roulette.

Di Matteo eighth Chelsea manager sacked since 2003

There was intense speculation over the future of the Italian manager after Chelsea's recent performances left them with just two wins in the last eight matches.

Champions League: Can Chelsea save Di Matteo?

If Chelsea fail to qualify from the group stage, they will become the first defending champions to do so. It is time for his players to respond to Roberto Di Matteo and save his head.

Di Matteo signs two-year deal as Chelsea manager

Roberto Di Matteo gained his reward for steering Chelsea to Champions League and FA Cup glory last season when he was appointed manager on a permanent basis.

Chelsea expected to confirm Di Matteo's appointment

It has emerged that the ex-Chelsea player's representatives spoke with club officials over the weekend and have been assured that owner Roman Abramovich will entrust his faith in him.

Di Matteo silent on future with Chelsea, players want him to stay

Chelsea players made it clear they wanted Roberto Di Matteo to be given the coach's job full-time after the Italian's whirlwind three months in charge ended with the Champions League trophy.