The Mourinho Thread

[Jase 43,479]

Remembering of course Jose's explanation that Kennedy was selected precisely because of the expectation that Norwich would not attack down that flank. Clearly that was just a once in a lifetime lucky guess by a coach who knows nothing. Naturally I didn't realise that the multi trophy winner knew nothing until the experts who spare enough of their time to post in this thread enlightened me. Who knew this was the place to find all of the greatest living exponents of coaching theory?

Bloody hell, sarcasm. I must be really tired. Still shouldn't let the inmates get to me though.

Seriously? I didn't even criticize Mourinho's decision to play Kenedy at LB. I can understand why he did what he did. I was merely responding to Henrique's point about him being capable to play in that position.

And anyway, Mourinho's decision to use Kenedy at LB was because he thought Norwich would play 3 at the back and that he would give us more impetus in attack. Playing 3 in defence doesn't mean a team would be more defensive. Norwich never really intended to play on the offensive anyway, regardless whether they played with 3 or 4 in defence.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,128]

Seriously? I didn't even criticize Mourinho's decision to play Kenedy at LB. I can understand why he did what he did. I was merely responding to Henrique's point about him being capable to play in that position.

And anyway, Mourinho's decision to use Kenedy at LB was because he thought Norwich would play 3 at the back and that he would give us more impetus in attack. Playing 3 in defence doesn't mean a team would be more defensive. Norwich never really intended to play on the offensive anyway, regardless whether they played with 3 or 4 in defence.

Your post was the springboard for what I wanted to say but absolutely not the target of it. Although I hope you'll see that if you read it again, I apologise for allowing the wrong impression to be formed.

[Muzchap 8,966]

what Le Saux said was plastered all over the media and well documented. Basically in his new role as a member for FA Inclusion Advisory Board blaming Mourinho for putting the game back 30 years over the discrimination with Eva.

So mugged off Mourinho and Chelsea before the full facts have been revealed and this after being a club ambassador and leaving the role to join the FA Inclusion Advisory Board.

Dude regardless of what other 'facts' may or may not exist - MOURINHO clearly threw a tantrum at both medical staff and both got suspended. He then publicly humiliated them in a post match interview.

That is indefensible. If he had a problem it should have been aired behind closed doors. But Mourinhos childish ego got the better of him and he now has to take any critiscism about this on the chin like an adult.

He truly is a pathetic person - I cannot wait to see the back of him in the summer....

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Understand that but Le Saux was on about discrimination towards Eva and putting the game back 30 years which is a different issue

[stroey 2,525]

Jose Mourinho's behaviour is damaging Chelsea - Graeme Le Saux

Former Chelsea player Graeme Le Saux believes the players are "not responding" to Jose Mourinho's "damaging" behaviour.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34718689

Graeme Le Saux criticises Jose Mourinho over Eva Carneiro incident
Graeme Le Saux believes the fallout from the Jose Mourinho-Eva Carneiro incident at Stamford Bridge may have "set the game back 30 years".

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10028893/graeme-le-saux-criticises-jose-mourinho-over-eva-carneiro-incident

So Le Saux can say so much shit in the media, and Mourinho can't even react? When JT did the same with Savage everybody was laughing.

[lucio 5,418]

Jose Mourinho's behaviour is damaging Chelsea - Graeme Le Saux

Former Chelsea player Graeme Le Saux believes the players are "not responding" to Jose Mourinho's "damaging" behaviour.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34718689

Graeme Le Saux criticises Jose Mourinho over Eva Carneiro incident

Graeme Le Saux believes the fallout from the Jose Mourinho-Eva Carneiro incident at Stamford Bridge may have "set the game back 30 years".

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10028893/graeme-le-saux-criticises-jose-mourinho-over-eva-carneiro-incident

So Le Saux can say so much shit in the media, and Mourinho can't even react? When JT did the same with Savage everybody was laughing.

no because le saux was spot on. and jose should be ashamed

[lucio 5,418]

Jose talking about RLC again, hopefully this means an appearance today

[Rhino's Skin 972]

no because le saux was spot on. and jose should be ashamed

le saux doesnt know the full facts and was running his mouth off about Mourinho and Chelsea with the issue of discrimination.

How can he be spot on if he doesnt know the facts?

Setting it back 30 years!!!!!..where did he pull that precise figure from?

[lucio 5,418]

le saux doesnt know the full facts and was running his mouth off about Mourinho and Chelsea with the issue of discrimination.

How can he be spot on if he doesnt know the facts?

Setting it back 30 years!!!!!..where did he pull that precise figure from?

he said jose should just apologise. nothing wrong with that, and 30 years is just an expression. like jose and his 18th century football

[Rhino's Skin 972]

he said jose should just apologise. nothing wrong with that, and 30 years is just an expression. like jose and his 18th century football

he actually said a lot more than that and how does he know that Mourinho hasnt apologised?

Following that incident Mourinho did say that there had been a meeting with him and the medical department to sort any issues and differences out behind closed doors.

The fact that Eva chose not to come into work and be part of that is her problem as she wasnt sacked or suspended.

[lucio 5,418]

he actually said a lot more than that and how does he know that Mourinho hasnt apologised?

Following that incident Mourinho did say that there had been a meeting with him and the medical department to sort any issues and differences out behind closed doors.

The fact that Eva chose not to come into work and be part of that is her problem as she wasnt sacked or suspended.

he meant public apology after the game. all she did was go on the pitch as the referee called. she probably didn't appreciate the insults and embarrassment

i've seen everything gls has said, and it all makes sense to me

[Rhino's Skin 972]

he meant public apology after the game. all she did was go on the pitch as the referee called. she probably didn't appreciate the insults and embarrassment

i've seen everything gls has said, and it all makes sense to me

Urm...Mourinho said in public he and the medical staff had their meeting.

Why should the details of that be public?

Just to satisfy do gooders like le saux in his new role ?

Remember he was also mouthing off about how the incident affected team form and the dressing room........yet again....how does he know?

So whilst its alright for GLS to have a big dig at our club and manager, its not ok for Mourinho to have a little one (just a name drop) back?

[stroey 2,525]

^ Not one, but two big digs.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Need to put this into context as in an ex footballer paid very well and treated well by the club, then given an ambassadorial role by the club decides to leave and join this FA committee and the first thing he does is do a big article criticizing the club, players, dressing room and Mourinho just doesnt sit right.

Of course we all know Mourinho could have picked any of the few that didnt go to Israel many years ago or indeed all of them....but the others havent been in a privaliged role like Le Saux recently and then gone onto mug the club off

[zolayes 14,489]

Who is GLC ??

[nullabletype 987]

So Le Saux can say so much shit in the media, and Mourinho can't even react? When JT did the same with Savage everybody was laughing.

Absolutely thought this at the time. I have no issue with that JT said about Savage, I found it humourous actually, but the same lot on here who cry foul every time José opens his mouth were lapping up the comments made by JT when there was no real reason for him to single out and take a pop at Savage. It really came out of nowhere and was no more or less "childish" than 90% of what José says.

Furthermore, calling José childish for making a fleeting comment regarding Le Saux is just looking for controversy and I'm not remotely surprised to see which posters are supposedly bothered by it. If Le Saux wants to make multiple publicised statements containing comments charged with hyperbole such as "set the game back 30 years" then I think a passing name drop is well in the spirit of things and totally fair game.

Not excusing José's tantrum at the medical staff, but it barely set the game back a week nevermind 30 years.

[manpe 10,861]

And anyway, Mourinho's decision to use Kenedy at LB was because he thought Norwich would play 3 at the back and that he would give us more impetus in attack.

I think it was actually 5 or 4 man defence, not 3. Had Norwich played with 5, we would have played with 3. This also explains the inclusion of Ivanovic, who would have slotted in at CB. The choices were logical, hard to argue with that.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

I think it was actually 5 or 4 man defence, not 3. Had Norwich played with 5, we would have played with 3. This also explains the inclusion of Ivanovic, who would have slotted in at CB. The choices were logical, hard to argue with that.

yup....good to see a bit of variation in tactics with the possibilty to change without making subs and not lose balance.

Mourinho getting his mojo back....but more importantly, the players buying into it.

Will be interesting v Spurs as they for once are hot favourites. But its a Sunday midday match after they have played 2.5k miles away from home on Thursday night.

Makes a change for scheduling to suit us .......but could be hard for Mourinho to 2nd guess Spurs tactics and line up

[OhForAGreavsie 6,128]

yup....good to see a bit of variation in tactics with the possibilty to change without making subs and not lose balance.

Mourinho getting his mojo back....but more importantly, the players buying into it.

Will be interesting v Spurs as they for once are hot favourites. But its a Sunday midday match after they have played 2.5k miles away from home on Thursday night.

Makes a change for scheduling to suit us .......but could be hard for Mourinho to 2nd guess Spurs tactics and line up

I'm guessing that Jose will guess they will use the same system as against West Ham so, subject to no further personnel changes being forced on them, he'd expect them to line up with; Loris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Dembele, Son, Mason, Eriksen, Kane.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

I'm guessing that Jose will guess they will use the same system as against West Ham so, subject to no further personnel changes being forced on them, he'd expect them to line up with; Loris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Dembele, Son, Mason, Eriksen, Kane.

you reckon Spurs will play a "2nd team" on Thursday or include players you mention?

As I said, it could be interesting if a number were involved