The Mourinho Thread

[Socur Toxanarosa 145]

Would like Conte

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

But he's in the position to coach attacking strategies in training. The fact is that as a coach, Mourinho has shown little evidence he knows how to do that. And this again was his main downfall.

Just from top of my head:

• Chelsea: season 2014/2015 - Champion of England, top of the EPL from matchday 1 to 38, finishing as second best attacking side and best defensive side in the league.
• Real Madrid: season 2011/2012 - Champion of Spain, records for most away wins, most games won in a La Liga season, most points in a top European League, record for most goals scored in a season (121), highest goal difference (+89).

[Special Juan 27,439]

What incentive (besides money) would Simeone or Pep have to come to a non CL team with a strict owner? I think those are the only two managers that he would look at. We've been slow starts and had a negative approach long before Jose's second tenure. We're known as bus parkers. I do think this will come back to bite us. Jose will go to United and win them a league title or two. Those tactics are the same tactics that won us the league running away last season. I think the players are more at fault than Jose. They didn't enjoy playing for him anymore, and for me, that's a problem.

The PL is an attraction in itself. I'm not bothered in the slightest where JM goes in all honesty, I'm more bothered about were our next 3 points are coming from. Along with the players he's created this mess whether people like it or not.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

José will always be a Chelsea legend. I hope he doesn't resent the club for this, I would hate for there to be hostile relations again. I hope he won't take charge of another English club because then we'll see who was right in the end, won't we?

#OneOfUs

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Well about god damn time.

This is actually one massive step forward for the club whether you like it or not.

[SinineUltra 1,170]

But he's in the position to coach attacking strategies in training. The fact is that as a coach, Mourinho has shown little evidence he knows how to do that. And this again was his main downfall.

Going by that logic, I've got a question for you - were you a straight A student in school? Because I'm sure your teachers gave it their all in the class room.

[Sastha 21]

Totally agree with him

[iseah100 5,612]

The PL is an attraction in itself. I'm not bothered in the slightest where JM goes in all honesty, I'm more bothered about were our next 3 points are coming from. Along with the players he's created this mess whether people like it or not.

I agree. But those two guys will likely have City and United, possible CL clubs, as destinations. Not us.

Okay then, fuck Jose.

[nullabletype 987]

Any chance Eva coming back

With any luck, no.

[bellion 170]

Surprised me there with this somewhat abrupt decision - I thought he was going to last till next summer.

Thanks for all the good memories and excitement, Jose Mourinho.

But things were not working out as they should and enjoy the break before your next job.

Meanwhile, I would like to see the club appoint a manager who will allow the attacking players express themselves more instead of the endless back-tracking and with more youth players involved in first team action. The likes of Willian and Pedro will attack more and score more goals from now onwards, I am sure of that.

[iseah100 5,612]

Any chance Eva coming back

Fuck Eva. Attention seeker.

[Leif 6,006]

The club’s focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.

that was my only issue with him ever

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

The bed is made for a terrible season. The interim manager will be criticised left and right for the smallest of mistakes and most of the fanbase is against the players since Mourinho apparently can do no wrong. This is going to be a hell of a ride.

[A Wise Man 10]

Totally agree with him

Newsflash: We are in catastrophe - an unprecedented one for decades. That's why he has been sacked.

[FabHazard 655]

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Do we keep the 'next manager' convo in this thread?

[zolayes 14,489]

Do we keep the 'next manager' convo in this thread?

I dont think we should ,, it would be disrespectful

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Thanks for everything, Jose....again! You will always be remembered and loved as a Chelsea legend.

That said, the reactions are completely irrational, but I guess that was always bound to be the case. It's been for some time a matter of when and not if, with the most optimistic guesses being that he will be sacked at the end of the season. Regardless of how much actual blame you think is on Jose, as the manager he will always take the responsibility.

The new manager (hopefully Hidink not that other guy whom I've never heard of before) will likely raise morale and get the team playing better in the short term, but in no way are our problems solved. We need major changes in the starting XI in the summer.