The Mourinho Thread

[Rmpr 8,977]

Maybe the story just wasnt true? Football fans are such an easy prey its quite hilarious the things most people in here believe...

[Changingman_2000 876]

Maybe the story just wasnt true? Football fans are such an easy prey its quite hilarious the things most people in here believe...

I'd very much like to think it's not true, and that the media are just being their usual cuntish self. But I do think sadly that there is something solid behind this.

[Essien19 1,415]

Erm. I don't think teams are currently scared of playing us

The media are paid to write bollocks - why even reference them?

The thing is - Jose is not blameless as your post suggests - he 'was' one of the best managers last season, this season he is probably the 'worst' manager in the EPL. He and the Team need to sort their differences out and get playing again or our future games will only end one way - in defeat

We play bad, really bad, and yes, Mourinho did make some mistakes, i agree with you.

But on the other side, we are the current Champions, so a bad spell must be allowed.

United, Arsenal, City, Pool, they all would have loved to win the league, but they didn't.

At the moment, we're at rock bottom, but it can only get better, not worse.

One thing shouldn't happen in the future, entering the private room of the referee and picking up a fight, that's not okay.

I don't think that Jose is currently one of the "worst" managers, he tries different things, because of that, he isn't becoming a bad

manager, he is still the same guy as last season, only more adapting to losing, but not for long.

The media should comply with objectivity and impartiality.

They have lost their way with Chelsea and Jose, especially the tabloids, no matter what you think about them,

they influence the opinions of a lot of people and what they are doing is wrong.

[ZOS 580]

Today we have Champions-League matches, but all the Dailymail is going on about are Chelsea, Mourinho and Hazard.

They care so much, they want him gone and a lot of guys are jumping on the bandwagon.

The situation is bizarre, but staying by his side is really upsetting the newspapers, absolutely loving it.

They know when Mourinho is gone Chelsea will become half the force they once were, better chances for winning something for the likes of Arsenal or Pool, but not going to happen any time soon, Abramovich would have fired Mourinho already if he wanted him gone.

Let's stick together and steamroll Kiev.

I agree. But some thing has to change... whether it is the manager or his way of doing things, it's Jose's choice. He has to make a decision ASAP

[Tautvix 1,321]

So it's not Cesc...

Hazard?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34708509

LOL...

Every player will say it's not him... Nobody will say in public it's me who said I'd rather lose than win for this coach...

[nowhereman 7]

EXCLUSIVE: Jose Mourinho will be sacked if Chelsea fans turn against him

CHELSEA'S fans are keeping Jose Mourinho in his job - for now.

Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich knows his under-fire manager still has the supporters behind him.

That has helped convince him to stick with the 52-year-old despite the champions' woeful form which has seen them pick up just 11 points from 10 Premier League games this season.

But if fans begin to turn against Mourinho following another poor display, against Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League tomorrow, it could spark his axing.

There was even more woe for Mourinho today when he was hit with a stadium ban by the FA and left facing legal action from former team doctor Eva Carneiro.

But he has been told that as long as he keeps the fans on side his job is safe.

A source close to Abramovich said last night: "Roman's well aware the supporters are still behind Jose and if he was to sack him it would a very unpopular decision with most of them.

"Honestly nobody knows what he will do and how long he will let this go on.

"But if the fans start to turn against Jose it will make it a whole lot easier for him to get rid of him."

Supporters sang Mourinho's name throughout Saturday's 3-1 home defeat by Liverpool and there were no boos at the final whistle, despite a third loss in seven days.

Yesterday Starsport revealed how Abramovich was anguishing over how long he can let the Chelsea crisis go on before he dumps Mourinho.

Mourinho's problems mounted today with his ban and a £40,000 fine after being sent off last month at West Ham for using abusive language towards referee Jon Moss.

He will be banned for Saturday's trip to Stoke.

Earlier in the day it was revealed he is to be the subject of an individual legal claim from Carneiro.

That comes in addition to the action she is bringing against the club for constructive dismissal.

Legal papers are set to be served this week.

It means Mourinho will have to appear in person at an employment tribunal unless the case is settled first.

Under employment law, an individual can be personally liable for damages if victimisation or discrimination can be proved.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/473478/Chelsea-Jose-Mourinho-Eva-Carneiro-Roman-Abramovich

If Mourinho's worshippers are really the main reason why he hasn't been sacked as suggested by the article, I now want him to stay more than ever just to see how long it will take for even them to get fed up with his antics/football. And no, I don't believe he can change himself and turn things around.

[ZOS 580]

the first step to solving a problem is admitting there is one. It is not due to a mere lack of good luck we're where we are. That's the single most troubling thing about our situation. People are blinded by their affection for Jose to see there is actually an error to be corrected in his approach as a manager.

[Miki-Liki 405]

They know when Mourinho is gone Chelsea will become half the force they once were

Are you even serious? Really mate?

Incredible, just incredible.

[Essien19 1,415]

I agree. But some thing has to change... whether it is the manager or his way of doing things, it's Jose's choice. He has to make a decision ASAP

Some decisions took a lot a lot of time, maybe Hazard, Fabregas and Ivanovic (before his injury) could have been benched earlier.

But now, he is more ruthless, Matic, Hazard, Fabregas they are all feeling the heat now,

their place has been put under the microscope.

In my point of the view, the overall style of play is evolving and getting better, yes, the setbacks aren't over yet, sometimes they hit us very hard. I prefer to look at the positive aspects and getting a draw against Newcastle after being 2 down or taking the lead against Pool isn't so bad.

Yes, the player's mentality hasn't been fully restored yet, but we're getting there.

Long story short:

Mourinho does make the necessary changes at least now, the team is getting better at scoring goals, yes, the organisation needs to get better quickly, but overall i can see clear signs of improvement.

What else could you expect?

More controll and a constant killing spree, but i cut Mourinho some slack, because we aren't talking about a machine, which you simply can turn on or off.

If we're that bad during boxing day, the outcome will be different, then we have to analyse the situation very carefully and maybe Mourinho should get the sack then.

But we aren't there yet, therefore i continue with my support and trust towards the players and Mourinho.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

FABREGAS

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Can i categorically deny that I have been the leader of a plot against the manager. This word leader means nothing to me and it would also mean I would have to organise and talk to people and I don't like to do that. I prefer to sit back and contribute occasionally and after Christmas forget it man i'm already thinking about my Summer holidays.

Wow this typing is hard work I'm off a snooze Adios.

[Essien19 1,415]

Are you even serious? Really mate?

Incredible, just incredible.

I don't think that Mourinho has lost his way.

A bad spell is nothing good, that makes us turn against each other.

Maybe Mourinho can't turn it around, even if, he is (for me) still one of the best coaches in the world and his knowledge of football is incredible. When you take that away, it's difficult to replace, i know there exist other good coaches, but to find another one as good as Jose Mourinho isn't a simple job.

Ancelotti made us play good attacking football and winning some trophies, but only short-term.

Scolari (world cup champion) and Villas-Boas (Europa-League winner) weren't able to deliver anything.

Di Matteo won us two big trophies, but he couldn't rebuild and evolve, that's something Mourinho is better at,

but he is no god, sometimes he struggles too.

Sad, but if the time ever comes, i would like to get someone young like Villas-Boas, but less arrogant

(didn't use Drogba to prove a point, lol).

Maybe Thomas Tuchel can get the job done, he is tactically fantastic, fresh and gives good talents a chance, look at Weigl and guys like Mkhitaryan or Gundogan are back on track again.

Especially Mkhitaryan is now able to score goals, maybe he can do the same with Willian, who clearly has the abilities.

But that's for the future, today i pray that Jose Mourinho will turn it around.

[Styles 9,790]

I saw something online that suggested perhaps somebody from Mourinho's camp has put the quote about 'losing rather than win for Mourinho' out there.

I genuinely wouldn't put that beyond Mourinho / his camp.

[nullabletype 987]

LOL...

Every player will say it's not him... Nobody will say in public it's me who said I'd rather lose than win for this coach...

Well he could say... nothing. If he really was the person behind the supposed comments he could simply not comment. Also, it would hardly seem likely Cesc is leading a dressing room revolution while his wife is tweeting support for Mourinho.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/11/3/9662608/moupocalypse-now-ancelotti-makelele-dream-team-lippi-not-ready

Sign all past it Italian Managers now!!!!!!


Now we miss only the Trapattoni rumours.

I'm still betting on Arrigo Sacchi to make a comeback for us.

[bethos1 802]

Matter of taste. I personally love physical old-school football which involves defending. Can't imagine us playing with army of dwarfs doing tika-taka 80% possession. It's just silly. Defending is as beautiful art as is attacking, it just requires some insight knowledge and experience to recognize it. How come Atletico aren't boring? They're just as defensive counter-attacking team as we are and we're rumored to be looking at Simone? So in that sense you're right, its the mentality that's keeping us back. And it really doesn't matter who it is or why he is trying to sabotage our squad, our manager, it's unacceptable. Could you imagine this kind of behaviour in an office type of work environment, unthinkable. Whoever it is, has to be gone on the second transfer window opens.

That's fine but we don't have the players to play physical so why even try? If Mou can't adapt to these players he should just leave.

[Fulham Broadway 17,023]

Press conference today at 12 30 I would like Jose to stop looking and sounding like a bitter, beaten, angry man. A nice calm boring presser, with little drama.

I would also like the club to come out with a statement re backing Jose to cool the raging media fire with regard to his impending sacking, - if only to stop the media running away with wild untruths, that do damage to the club.

I dont want it to be like last time when the next conference features Bruce Buck sat next to a fat sack of shit saying ''Avram will take us to the next level''. Jesus. We're better than that.

[stroey 2,525]

Roman Abramovich still believes in Jose Mourinho and WILL give him more time, says Andriy Shevchenko

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/roman-abramovich-still-believes-jose-6756931

Hope this is true

[stroey 2,525]

what's up with him? Suddenly so much support for Jose