The Mourinho Thread

[Fulham Broadway 17,300]

Wall to wall coverage in the media and not just the sport spages.

What do they say about all publicity is good publicity ?

Not bad for a little club founded in 2003 in Fulham

[Changingman_2000 876]

Doesn't need to cost millions to bring in a replacement if the time comes. I've noticed Bobby Campbell sat in Roman's box a couple of times. £1500 a week and a two bedroom terraced house in Scotland Road, Liverpool should seal the deal

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

He should bring Cesc in with him for the press conference, for poops and giggles.

[Changingman_2000 876]

Wall to wall coverage in the media and not just the sport spages.

What do they say about all publicity is good publicity ?

Not bad for a little club founded in 2003 in Fulham

I have to admit, of all the pony we get thrown at us, that one winds me up the most. Back up here in my beloved hometown of Glasgow, you just need to mention that your Chels and out it comes "You were nothing without that Russian cunt, blah, blah, fucking blah". So many fucking times have I had to 'interject' with "when you say 'nothing', by that I take it that you are discounting two FA Cups, Two League Cups, One ECWC, One Super Cup, repeated European campaigns and four points from the title in 99' (Cheers Doobs)?"

Now Citeh, that's another case altogether. Anyway, I digress.

On reflection, Jose should ride it out, Roman should back him, even if it means relegation. The older ones amongst us with recall many seasons of yo-yo'ing between the top two divisions and (almost) a spell in the 3rd, so lets try to stay positive. Should be get relegated, we will lose thousands of tourists (not the worst thing I can think of) and...........should Millwall get promoted............tribal I know, but old habits and all that.

[Changingman_2000 876]

Press Conference live on BBC about to start. As much as I detest the BBC, this could be lively.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/34413355

[Special Juan 28,100]

Jose Mourinho is in the house.

He's just been asked his first question and judging from his answer this could be an awkward news conference.

First question: You say you think you've got time, have you spoken with Roman since the weekend?

"I don't have to answer you," replies Mourinho. "If I was with the owner or not, I don't have to answer."

How long do you think you have?

"Three years and seven months," replies Mourinho, referring to his contract.

The word icy doesn't quite cover it.

[Leif 6,006]

If the board stick with Jose through this, and we have him next season again, there'll be a new-found respect for the board from everyone; us, Jose, and that alone will improve dynamics within the club positively since the levels of paranoia would be chopped in half. It's easier to play that attractive football we want when you're not playing for your job on a game-to-game basis.

Standing by him would show Jose that he is indeed secure here & able to build a legacy. If he was actually shown trust by the board, and not just told he has it, a lot would change. What's the point in trying to build something special when you've only been given signs that you'll have it yanked away from you any moment?

There's never been genuine respect between parties running this club from what I've seen, and this is an opportunity to start building that respect IMO.

[Adnane 1,101]

Media won't quote this of course, so I'm just putting this here

- Don't you think you are taking too many bullets for players as everyone is criticizing you ?

- I'll do everything for my players, and it's never gonna change

[Gappy 130]

Is this a conference for investigate Jose ?

Seem no one care about Kiev game lol

[Leif 6,006]

that said,

what level would that be? 2nd-tier? i'm sure 2nd-tier managers nowadays do learn from their peers. i'm sure the top tier ones do too.

[Gappy 130]

JT Coming

[Pacquiao 1,834]

that said,

what level would that be? 2nd-tier? i'm sure 2nd-tier managers nowadays do learn from their pees. i'm sure the top tier ones do too.

LOL yeah Jose is a 2nd tier manager!

[Muzchap 8,966]

I still think his press conferences are embarrassing - he's just way too confrontational

The media is always a double edged sword - stop looking petulant and grumpy and just smile at them

His body language is awful - he gulps a lot - he doesn't air confidence - a huge percentage of communication is non verbal and I felt little confidence he will turn this around.

He needs some PR training.

There was a question about Dignity - the perfect chance to say - look, I might have got some things wrong, it happens - I want to leave that in the past and just move forward. Job done - everyone gets their little sound bite - but he refused to answer. Just stupid IMHO

Then bringing up 2004 and Porto winner - that was 11 years ago! That's like saying VW were emissions compliant last year

[Jase 43,479]

Then bringing up 2004 and Porto winner - that was 11 years ago! That's like saying VW were emissions compliant last year

Context mate. Context.

[Gappy 130]

I still think his press conferences are embarrassing - he's just way too confrontational

The media is always a double edged sword - stop looking petulant and grumpy and just smile at them

His body language is awful - he gulps a lot - he doesn't air confidence - a huge percentage of communication is non verbal and I felt little confidence he will turn this around.

He needs some PR training.

There was a question about Dignity - the perfect chance to say - look, I might have got some things wrong, it happens - I want to leave that in the past and just move forward. Job done - everyone gets their little sound bite - but he refused to answer. Just stupid IMHO

Then bringing up 2004 and Porto winner - that was 11 years ago! That's like saying VW were emissions compliant last year

If he smile you will told he care shxx about the situation ...