The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[CHOULO19 24,332]

best of the best?

Yeah, just realized that those four, along with Klopp are probably the best 5 managers in the world right now (if I'm not forgetting anyone). Will be a really great battle between them.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

There's nothing wrong with the second picture either as far as I'm concerned(and him seemingly). He has more urgent matter on his mind than passing the fashion quiz. 'Worst dressed manager in the WORLD' makes it sound so dramatic.

I actually like seeing him like that. It means that he's spending all his time working with the team and doesn't have time to worry about how he looks

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Again though, if you don't care.. don't post.

It goes without saying that football is more important, it doesn't need to be said.

I do care, that's why I posted a reply saying what I said. This is a forum afterall, isn't it?

[Term-X 7,891]

I do care, that's why I posted a reply saying what I said. This is a forum afterall, isn't it?

The only way your post could have been appropriate is if I had said "Fashion & dress sense are more important than football!!!!!"

THAT.. is the only universe in which your post would have been context-appropriate.

[bababoom 4,478]

I swear the question was about them as managers and not how well they dress.... Term x brought up that point before about Jose not dressing well, honestly, who gives a fuck? He hardly ever wears a tracksuit anyway, the majority of the time he's in a suit.

Simeone, Pep, Carlo, Mourinho and Klopp are all top quality managers, best in Europe for sure.

[iseah100 5,612]

I love this place hahaha.

[Henrique 9,133]

best of the best?

Definitely Ancelotti is some levels below. Hope we face Real in the final, if we manage to beat Atletico. Jose will put Carlo in his pocket.

[Henrique 9,133]

TX have a point. I realized that Mourinho is not using suits during matches. Thats really interesting.

[Kieran. 6,317]

TX have a point. I realized that Mourinho is not using suits during matches. Thats really interesting.

No, it really isn't...

[Henrique 9,133]

Why because of what he's done with Atletico?

What about Klopp last two seasons?

Mourinho did the same with Porto.

Mourinho with Porto: 2004. Past decade.

Klopp: he is a great manager, but Atletico is a club with financial problems, and to be in the position they are this season when you are in La Liga with Real and Barcelona spending big (Neymar is more expensive than the entire Atletico de Madrid squad), its more impressive than what Klopp did past seasons. Bayern is the biggest club in Germany, but they have their highs and lows. While the last time a team outside Barcelona and Real won La League was back in 2004 (Rafa Benitez's Valencia), since then, not only Borussia, but Werder Bremem, Stutgard and Wolfsburg also managed to win the Bundesliga.

[Henrique 9,133]

No, it really isn't...

Yes, it really is.

[Strike 7,272]

Bayern vs Real two years ago was a cracking semifinal tbh

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Mourinho with Porto: 2004. Past decade.

Klopp: he is a great manager, but Atletico is a club with financial problems, and to be in the position they are this season when you are in La Liga with Real and Barcelona spending big (Neymar is more expensive than the entire Atletico de Madrid squad), its more impressive than what Klopp did past seasons. Bayern is the biggest club in Germany, but they have their highs and lows. While the last time a team outside Barcelona and Real won La League was back in 2004 (Rafa Benitez's Valencia), since then, not only Borussia, but Werder Bremem, Stutgard and Wolfsburg also managed to win the Bundesliga.

Why is Atletico Madrid made out to be this ugly duckling that somehow by miracle (read: solely through the efforts of demigod Diego Simone) have reached this far? I'm not trying to belittle his role ,but we are talking about a club who have in the recent years been in many finals and have won a hefty share of those. They possess great players in their ranks starting with Diego Costa, David Villa, Koke, TB and so on (well over Nemyar's market value). It is hard to shine when you're matched with teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the latter isn't the team they used to be and in real life football the best team isn't necessarily composed of the best, most expensive players. Their financial difficulties might add a little romantic touch to this fairlytale of their's but in the end of the day they have a great squad, great manager and are utilizing their potential. They are a force to be reckoned with and the fact they have reached so far into the competition is a logical progression when we look at their past feats.

[bushman 2,043]

Personally, I would not take Atletico too lightly. They are capable to beat anybody, as seen in recent games.

This team is playing great football, scoring plenty of goals & defending well. Chelsea will face one tough team.

Hopefully, Jose´s magic, tactics prevails over the two games.

Once again, Chelsea must score a goal in Madrid, I feel.

I also believe, Jose´s experience will play a huge deal over the two games.

[Term-X 7,891]

Yes, it really is.

It's interesting from a psychological perspective. I remember back in 2007 when Jose was sacked, ITV made a documentary on his sacking. The entire show (this was on prime time TV) consisted of a behavioural psychologist analysing what Mourinho was wearing!, no joke. In the weeks leading up to it he was slumping on chairs, and not wearing suits, in his final game against Rosenberg he was sacked in a tracksuit.

One theory is that because Jose deems it unlikely we will win anything this season, he's donned less flashy attire. Hence why a tracksuit would symbolise the campaign being a 'work in progress'; he doesn't want to dress up for a non-occasion (that being the season). He only shaves his head when he's not happy with performances..

[Namika 922]

It's interesting from a psychological perspective. I remember back in 2007 when Jose was sacked, ITV made a documentary on his sacking. The entire show (this was on prime time TV) consisted of a behavioural psychologist analysing what Mourinho was wearing!, no joke. In the weeks leading up to it he was slumping on chairs, and not wearing suits, in his final game against Rosenberg he was sacked in a tracksuit.

One theory is that because Jose deems it unlikely we will win anything this season, he's donned less flashy attire. Hence why a tracksuit would symbolise the campaign being a 'work in progress'; he doesn't want to dress up for a non-occasion (that being the season). He only shaves his head when he's not happy with performances..

Kinda agree with that. In La Liga games last year, he was always dresses with something like that

But in Champions League games:

I want him to be well dressed against Atletico, it's a must.

[Oscar 441]

TX have a point. I realized that Mourinho is not using suits during matches. Thats really interesting.

Well, he is getting up there in age....

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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