Invited to speak on two occasions with first team staff under Roy Hodgson and also for the U19s Academy squad
Brentford FC
Season 2001/2 and 2002/3 When Steve Coppell took over as Brentford manager at the start of the 2001/2 season, he asked Roberto to come to the club as first-team coach and reserve team manager. This proved a real success, as the team saw a young side almost clinch promotion on the final day of the season, only to see a home 1-1 draw against Reading put the Alan …
The Football Association
< Back to Football Roberto worked as a consultant and staff tutor with the Football Association between 2000 – 2008 His roles have included: Assisting in the development and delivery of Level 1,2 & 3 Psychology Courses and Level 1 Coaching Courses. As part of his role as an FA Tutor, Roberto was instrumental in helping to develop the FA psychology courses and …
Norwich City FC
Season 2013/14 Roberto worked once again with Chris Hiughton for a short spell during his final months at Norwucj City FC
West Ham United FC
From 23% points achieved to 78%! Following a successful season working with Alan Pardew at West Ham United during their first season back in the Premiership (2005/6), Roberto was invited back to the club by the new manager, Alan Curbishley, to work with the squad for the final ten games of season 2006/7. It was a fantastic challenge and one the management team, staff, and players …
Crystal Apalce FC
Season 1999/2000 & 2000/01 Worked with Steve Coppell and, after his departure, Alan Smith, as a coach with the first team specialising in Sports Science support. Alan would refer to Roberto as the ‘motivation coach.”
Charlton Athletic FC
Roberto first worked at Charlton in 1997 with the Youth Academy (then School of Excellence), where he coached the U15s Players in the team including Michael Turner and Glenn Morris. Some years he was asked to come in during Alan Pardew’s last few weeks at the club, and then in season 2011/12 Chris Powell invited Roberto in to help get …
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Season 2003/4 and 2004/5 After working with Steve Coppell at Brentford and Crystal Palace, Roberto was brought in as first team coach by Steve for the end of the 2003/4 and early part of the 2004/5 season before Steve left for Reading FC. The team included a young Bobby Zamora and a talented Leon Knight.
Southampton FC
Season 2009/10 ALAN PARDEW – A MODERN-DAY MANAGER When Alan Pardew took over at Southampton, he immediately asked Roberto to help with the strategic planning for the season and come in to help set the targets and deliver these to the first-team squad. Alan is a modern-day manager who understands that continued and consistent success depends on ensuring the infrastructure …