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“I accepted for this reason” Conte reveals why he joined Tottenham

By Bruce Grove -

It was a coup for Tottenham when they landed Antonio Conte, he is a proper elite manager and provided he is given the right backing could be a game-changer.

Conte is, however, a realist and he insists that when he took on the role it was based on common sense and not “stupid promises”

The Italian made it absolutely clear to Daniel Levy what he intended to do and according to the former Inter Milan manager, he would not have taken the job if any demands were made of him.

Speaking yesterday to the press Conte said, as quoted by the Standard,

“When I arrived and spoke with the club, they didn’t ask me for anything,” Conte said.

“Daniel Levy wanted me strongly, not because I will bring with me stupid promises.

“Daniel Levy wanted me here for my reputation, for my work, my ideas, my method, my capacity to build something important, especially because in the start they didn’t have a solid foundation. I think he wanted me for this reason and I accepted for this reason. Honestly, if he asked me something different I would probably have said, ‘thanks very much but it’s not the right moment’.”

That is fairly clear then, Conte is not promising top four this season or any silverware, instead, he is offering to rebuild the team into one that is competitive.

However, we all know Levy and his lack of patience, it is ok him not asking anything of Conte and hiring the 52-year-old based on his reputation but that will all go out the window in a heartbeat if Levy does not think Conte is either progressing the squad fast enough or if results are not what was expected, patience is not a virtue that Levy possesses.

It is going to be interesting to see how this relationship develops.

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Dexter
Dexter
2 years ago

If you’re the owner of a greasy spoon who wants to make it into a 5 star restaurant, it doesn’t matter what Michelin star chef you bring in. If you continue to buy sh1t cheap ingredients, you’ll always own a greasy spoon.

archilbald&crooks@large
archilbald&crooks@large
2 years ago
Reply to  Billy Tonsils

very apt 🙂

Billy Tonsils
Billy Tonsils
2 years ago
Reply to  eddie

He loves pulling defeat from jaws of glory ..the halo of dark energy, the black hole calls him…Dr I’m in charge Strangelove.….

Billy Tonsils
Billy Tonsils
2 years ago
Reply to  Len

We will struggle without some in come January. ..loads of the less fancied teams maintain their places in the EPL by being super fit using high press. That Conte has the team putting a shift in is great but the squad is weak.

Archibald&Crooks (SnideChump)
Archibald&Crooks (SnideChump)
2 years ago
Reply to  Len

You look at it one way I another.
My take is that Levy couldnt dare ask such a great manager for promises as he knows Conte is the end of the line.
Anyway carry on dreaming Len

Paddio
Paddio
2 years ago

It’s important that Conte is continuing the evaluating narrative, building his case for who he keeps and when others maybe moved on.
Hes managing the accountant.
transfer budgets may not be huge but the must be influences with how they are spent by Conte.
Levy will be judged on how he backs his manager in supporting his decisions to where he spends transfers not just actual pound notes spent.
Contes ROI is winning but he has a good by product in increasing player values

East Stand
East Stand
2 years ago
Reply to  Paddio

If you write a book when you’re working under a dictator, what choice do you have? Stalinesque…

Len
Len
2 years ago

Hey, so Conte finally dispell all the “I got Levy by the ballz”. Now, lets see how quickly the narrative changes. I will continue to read all the posts not discussing the content of Conte, but the same ole same ole Levy Levy. I take Conte at his word not based on wins or losses but the attitude of the players and application. Since Thursday, I have not read one article that said Stevie is going to Ajax. I do believe also that Conte will transform this team to be at least to be competitive. My take was always our position in the table for a very dysfunctional club is a miracle, and if we can get these guys to at least play like they know each other we can buy some time to next summer. I do not have much hope for the January window to solve the central defender we need or a player maker, but one thing we will not be doing by the end of December is talking about Tanguy, Winks, and Dele. The dreams will be back and football will take its rightful place of hope. Those who want to remain miserable talking about Levy and all the other nonsense not happening on the pitch will be missing out. 3 point tomorrow and I do not care who is on the schedule. These are the same teams the top 4 beat upon so get over it.

Paddio
Paddio
2 years ago
Reply to  East Stand

Levy’s belief I would bet stems from Poch blowing smoke up his backside in his book

England Mike
England Mike
2 years ago

It could be that Levy realises he cannot continue in the same vein of hiring managers of his choice with conditions attached, only to see them fail, Conte may have been his choice also but it’s taken some persuasion through Paratici to get him here. The club are not in a position to make such demands on any manager in the current state of affairs, patience and investments in new signings will be the key if there is to be progress .

East Stand
East Stand
2 years ago

Daniel Levy’s views on the managers’ performance is based on his belief that you can make silk purse from a sow’s ear if you are paid well enough. We all know that Levy has a very limited understanding of the game or what makes a squad work, both as individuals or collectively.

His track record speaks for itself, countless managers, DOF’s, yet one minor trophy in almost 23 years to show for it. It’s him making these calls that has held back and stunted the team’s development.

he has nowhere left to hide, if he sacks Conte without backing him in a way that the support feel in sufficient (albeit within our financial capability) then it will get even worse for him.

Conte really is his last chance to make up for his years of micromanagement and f*cking around with things he isn’t qualified to f*ck around with. The jig is up for Daniel, and no amount of ‘human stories’, zero carbon cabbage patches, matches and positive spin from the club’s PR department will distract anyone from what his obligations now are to the fan base.

After 23 years and the likes of Leicester City showing how it’s done in a fraction of that time, Levy has no time left to spin the building for the future claptrap. The future has already come and gone (countless times) and the trophy cabinet is still empty…

Last edited 2 years ago by Easty
archilbald&crooks@large
archilbald&crooks@large
2 years ago

when i saw “stupid promises” I thought Antonio would be referencing Daniel’s sales pitch for the job

Glory Costs Too Much
Glory Costs Too Much
2 years ago

Levy finds it’s cheaper to bring in star managers than star players. What his pea sized footballing brain hasn’t processed yet is the fact that star managers need star players to be successful. If Levy doesn’t support Conte then it will all end in tears, as with every other manager he’s hired. Anybody else would take a long, hard look in the mirror, but unfortunately it’s too high on the bathroom wall for that to work.

eddie
eddie
2 years ago

Knowing Levy’s history he will not be able to help himself.He will start getting involved and making demands and that will be that.Conte will walk.The prospects after that don’t bear thinking about.

Billy Tonsils
Billy Tonsils
2 years ago

Daniel Levy doesn’t have patience ..he is a patient he just doesn’t know it yet….Who will he bring in if Conte goes ..Gollum.

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