The Mourinho Thread

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

Mourinho falls out with MUTV

http://www.redcafe.net/threads/mourinho-falls-out-with-mutv.424459/

The Special One won't do pre- and post-match interviews after falling out with MUTV presenter Stewart Gardner over awkward questions about the Reds’ results

Jose Mourinho is refusing to speak to Manchester United’s in-house television station MUTV.

I can reveal manager Mourinho has withdrawn co-operation for pre- and post-match interviews after falling out with MUTV presenter and commentator Stewart Gardner.

The Special One took exception to questions from Gardner following the 1-1 with West Ham at Old Trafford on November 27 – their fourth home draw in a sequence of disappointing Premier League results.

I understand Mourinho was unhappy with being quizzed on the club’s own TV channel about United’s stuttering league form and made his feelings known to Gardner and the club’s media team after the match.

And for the three games which have since followed - against West Ham in the EFL Cup, the Premier League draw away to Everton and the Europa League win at Zorya Luhansk in Odessa – he has refused to take questions from Gardner.

United insiders believe Mourinho has over-reacted in this instance, frustrated at a damaging run of five draws which have seen his stars lose touch with the title-chasing pack.

Many will point to the spat as more evidence that the 53-year-old is feeling the heat at Old Trafford as he struggles to turn United back into a trophy-winning club.

But it’s not the first time Mourinho has clashed with TV reporters.

While manager at Chelsea, he fell out with the club’s own in-house station Chelsea TV and had spells where he refused to speak to them if he felt he was being criticised unfairly.

He’s in good company at United — former boss Sir Alex Ferguson also on occasions refused to co-operate with MUTV.

The subscription channel is available worldwide and is more of a commercial operation than Chelsea TV.

As such former players including David May, Lou Macari and Mickey Thomas act as pundits – and criticism doesn’t always go down well with managers.

Gardner is a respected figure at Old Trafford, having joined MUTV from the BBC in 2007.

He worked with Ferguson on matchdays and has subsequently dealt with the Scot's successors Louis van Gaal and David Moyes, and staff praise his professionalism and diplomacy.

I understand United's head of communications Phil Townsend has not yet been asked to mediate in the dispute, but sources at the club hope the matter will be resolved soon.

An insider said: “It’s felt the manager has overreacted on this occasion and that’s why he’s refusing to speak with Stewart Gardner.

“The presenters and commentators have to tread a fine line between stating what’s clearly obvious if the team isn’t winning games, but not upsetting the manager or coaching staff.

“Sometimes that’s not always possible and inevitably there will be difficult moments like the present situation. Hopefully it will be resolved very soon.”

United declined to comment.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/angry-jose-mourinho-stopped-talking-9431875

[BoyBlue96 990]

19 minutes ago, KevinAshburner said:

Mourinho falls out with MUTV

http://www.redcafe.net/threads/mourinho-falls-out-with-mutv.424459/

The Special One won't do pre- and post-match interviews after falling out with MUTV presenter Stewart Gardner over awkward questions about the Reds’ results

Jose Mourinho is refusing to speak to Manchester United’s in-house television station MUTV.

I can reveal manager Mourinho has withdrawn co-operation for pre- and post-match interviews after falling out with MUTV presenter and commentator Stewart Gardner.

The Special One took exception to questions from Gardner following the 1-1 with West Ham at Old Trafford on November 27 – their fourth home draw in a sequence of disappointing Premier League results.

I understand Mourinho was unhappy with being quizzed on the club’s own TV channel about United’s stuttering league form and made his feelings known to Gardner and the club’s media team after the match.

And for the three games which have since followed - against West Ham in the EFL Cup, the Premier League draw away to Everton and the Europa League win at Zorya Luhansk in Odessa – he has refused to take questions from Gardner.

United insiders believe Mourinho has over-reacted in this instance, frustrated at a damaging run of five draws which have seen his stars lose touch with the title-chasing pack.

Many will point to the spat as more evidence that the 53-year-old is feeling the heat at Old Trafford as he struggles to turn United back into a trophy-winning club.

But it’s not the first time Mourinho has clashed with TV reporters.

While manager at Chelsea, he fell out with the club’s own in-house station Chelsea TV and had spells where he refused to speak to them if he felt he was being criticised unfairly.

He’s in good company at United — former boss Sir Alex Ferguson also on occasions refused to co-operate with MUTV.

The subscription channel is available worldwide and is more of a commercial operation than Chelsea TV.

As such former players including David May, Lou Macari and Mickey Thomas act as pundits – and criticism doesn’t always go down well with managers.

Gardner is a respected figure at Old Trafford, having joined MUTV from the BBC in 2007.

He worked with Ferguson on matchdays and has subsequently dealt with the Scot's successors Louis van Gaal and David Moyes, and staff praise his professionalism and diplomacy.

I understand United's head of communications Phil Townsend has not yet been asked to mediate in the dispute, but sources at the club hope the matter will be resolved soon.

An insider said: “It’s felt the manager has overreacted on this occasion and that’s why he’s refusing to speak with Stewart Gardner.

“The presenters and commentators have to tread a fine line between stating what’s clearly obvious if the team isn’t winning games, but not upsetting the manager or coaching staff.

“Sometimes that’s not always possible and inevitably there will be difficult moments like the present situation. Hopefully it will be resolved very soon.”

United declined to comment.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/angry-jose-mourinho-stopped-talking-9431875

Already started with throwing his own windows in lol

[BoyBlue96 990]

Full, FULL of shit.

[Special Juan 28,868]

Old Trafford prawn brigade booing Fellaini

Fucking had to laugh at him being brought on in the 95th minute.....Not even he could of done any damage.

[Parky 739]

BWHAHAHAHA Jose is now the best comedian in town! Should really look into becoming a stand up comic once his football career fades out soon. 

 

 

[Muzchap 8,966]

On 15/12/2016 at 4:19 AM, Mana said:

Going back to this, it makes perfect sense why he said that.

Mourinho does not like (or is jealous of) Chelsea.

Does not like Arsenal and jealous of Wenger.

Does not like Liverpool.

Does not like Pep.

So who's next in line that he wishes to win the PL? Spuds. He has no hate connection with that club (which he should IF he is "one of us" but he never was).

Agreed - that's his next move lined up 😂😂😂

[Ledg 644]

 

He's really starting to piss me off.

 

The irony is it's because of him we're not in Europe this year.

[Special Juan 28,868]

Speak up Jose, we can't hear you...We can't hear you from way up here!!

[xPetrCechx 13,598]

No europe, thanks to you, Jose!

[Last Sicarius 610]

What Jose? You cant catch us so you can only moaning all time.

[manpe 10,861]

2 hours ago, Ledgi said:

 

He's really starting to piss me off.

 

The irony is it's because of him we're not in Europe this year.

Verified quote? Context of the quote? What was asked from him that he gave this response? Why should I trust some random Chris? I'm not saying it's bullshit, Jose could easily say smth like that and it's nothing special anyway, just stating the truth... but I've learned to take Twitter journalists with a bowl of salt unless they come up with a source, I see none there.

[Ledg 644]

8 minutes ago, manpe said:

Verified quote? Context of the quote? What was asked from him that he gave this response? Why should I trust some random Chris? I'm not saying it's bullshit, Jose could easily say smth like that and it's nothing special anyway, just stating the truth... but I've learned to take Twitter journalists with a bowl of salt unless they come up with a source, I see none there.

It's all over Twitter. Even posted from verified accounts.

At some places I saw the question was "Will you make any changes for tomorrow's game?" but I can't confirm it at 100%.

[manpe 10,861]

1 minute ago, Ledgi said:

It's all over Twitter. Even posted from verified accounts.

At some places I saw the question was "Will you make any changes for tomorrow's game?" but I can't confirm it at 100%.

Non-story then, twitter can kiss my ass.

[Ledg 644]

4 minutes ago, manpe said:

Non-story then, twitter can kiss my ass.

Sure it can but if you insist that much:

 

 

 

5:20 mark

 

Enjoy.

[manpe 10,861]

3 minutes ago, Ledgi said:

Sure it can but if you insist that much:

 

 

 

5:20 mark

 

Enjoy.

Thanks, much appreciated. And it still is a non-story, nothing to get pissed about.. the journo asked about fixture accumulation and specifically mentioned Conte, that's why he said what he said about Chelsea (truth), he then went on to mention Liverpool and City as well. What is everyone raging about? An honest answer and not a dig at us, relax.

[Jase 43,479]

37 minutes ago, manpe said:

Thanks, much appreciated. And it still is a non-story, nothing to get pissed about.. the journo asked about fixture accumulation and specifically mentioned Conte, that's why he said what he said about Chelsea (truth), he then went on to mention Liverpool and City as well. What is everyone raging about? An honest answer and not a dig at us, relax.

Yeah. But it's still ironic though. He talked about us not having issues over fatigue because we aren't in Europe, when part of that was his fault. In some ways, he's helped Conte with the mess he created last season.

[Tomo 21,754]

6 minutes ago, Jason said:

Yeah. But it's still ironic though. He talked about us not having issues over fatigue because we aren't in Europe, when part of that was his fault. In some ways, he's helped Conte with the mess he created last season.

Its atleast 80 percent his doing.

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Its atleast 80 percent his doing.

The entire mess yes but not too sure about results wise. We could have possibly finished in the Europa League spot but drew way too many games under Hiddink. On hindsight, it's a good thing that we didn't.

[Tomo 21,754]

26 minutes ago, Jason said:

The entire mess yes but not too sure about results wise. We could have possibly finished in the Europa League spot but drew way too many games under Hiddink. On hindsight, it's a good thing that we didn't.

Not too sure, Hiddink might have drawn a lot but despite that we would have been a few points off top 4 if the season started when he took over (infact we were 3rd in that hypothetical table until we hit beach mode after Villa), we would have needed title form under Guus to have got Europe last season which was never realistic as he inherited a mentally broken squad, he did well enough getting top four challenge form which layed a solid base for Contes spectacular work.

[Last Sicarius 610]

Jose, jose. never changes.