The Mourinho Thread

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2 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

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'I am champion of the last five matches': Mourinho defends Tottenham record

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jul/24/jose-mourinho-defends-record-with-tottenham-going-in-right-direction?utm_term=31030b69138c4948807edeb505e00782

José Mourinho has issued a not so subtle reminder that he remains a “Special One” by emphasising that Tottenham’s Premier League record since he succeeded Mauricio Pochettino last November is the fourth-best in the top tier.

Spurs are destined to finish sixth or seventh following their trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday, with their Europa League qualification hopes hinging on results elsewhere, but the manager maintains the league table obscures the quality of his work.

“If this is about individuals and my individual approach, I’m fourth in the league,” a relaxed Mourinho said in answer to a question as to whether he still ranked among the world’s best managers.

“If you think I need to show something, OK I’m going to try,” said the Portuguese, who has collected 25 senior trophies in four different countries. “I arrive [when the team were] 14th, eight points difference to Arsenal but if the league starts then no problem. And, if you want to laugh with me, I am the champion of the last five matches.”

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8 minutes ago, Vesper said:

'I am champion of the last five matches': Mourinho defends Tottenham record

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jul/24/jose-mourinho-defends-record-with-tottenham-going-in-right-direction?utm_term=31030b69138c4948807edeb505e00782

José Mourinho has issued a not so subtle reminder that he remains a “Special One” by emphasising that Tottenham’s Premier League record since he succeeded Mauricio Pochettino last November is the fourth-best in the top tier.

Spurs are destined to finish sixth or seventh following their trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday, with their Europa League qualification hopes hinging on results elsewhere, but the manager maintains the league table obscures the quality of his work.

“If this is about individuals and my individual approach, I’m fourth in the league,” a relaxed Mourinho said in answer to a question as to whether he still ranked among the world’s best managers.

“If you think I need to show something, OK I’m going to try,” said the Portuguese, who has collected 25 senior trophies in four different countries. “I arrive [when the team were] 14th, eight points difference to Arsenal but if the league starts then no problem. And, if you want to laugh with me, I am the champion of the last five matches.”

How about you praise the team instesd of yourself Jose you child.

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25 minutes ago, DDA said:

How about you praise the team instesd of yourself Jose you child.

This is now typical Jose. When all is good, everything is about him. He will mention publicly team (or just they) when things go south.

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11 minutes ago, Milan said:

This is now typical Jose. When all is good, everything is about him. He will mention publicly team (or just they) when things go south.

gods are self-centred

 

Divine inspiration: Jose Mourinho compares his popularity with Jesus

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/real-madrid-boss-jose-mourinho-1377084

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8 hours ago, Vesper said:

“If you think I need to show something, OK I’m going to try,” said the Portuguese, who has collected 25 senior trophies in four different countries. “I arrive [when the team were] 14th, eight points difference to Arsenal but if the league starts then no problem. And, if you want to laugh with me, I am the champion of the last five matches.”

LOL Did Mourinho change facts again to suit his agenda or he unintentionally forgot about it?

Yes, Spurs were 14th when he took over but Arsenal weren't 8 points ahead of them. They were only 3 ahead and 8 places better off but it was only 1 win separating the two.  

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1 hour ago, Jason said:

LOL Did Mourinho change facts again to suit his agenda or he unintentionally forgot about it?

Yes, Spurs were 14th when he took over but Arsenal weren't 8 points ahead of them. They were only 3 ahead and 8 places better off but it was only 1 win separating the two.  

Im starting to wonder if he's just taking the piss and playing a character at this point, things like that and his inflation of Drogba's goal tally under him is just too obvious!

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9 hours ago, Tomo said:

Im starting to wonder if he's just taking the piss and playing a character at this point, things like that and his inflation of Drogba's goal tally under him is just too obvious!

Hard not to think so. I mean Drogba was great but who on earth thought he was prolific!? 

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12 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

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30 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

Tremendous. Love him or hate him, he knows exactly what to say which will inevitably get a reaction out of OGS again who recently said managers were trying to influence referees by running a narrative that United always get penalties and freekicks through VAR. 

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6 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Tremendous. Love him or hate him, he knows exactly what to say which will inevitably get a reaction out of OGS again who said managers were trying to influence referees. 

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22 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Tremendous. Love him or hate him, he knows exactly what to say which will inevitably get a reaction out of OGS again who recently said managers were trying to influence referees by running a narrative that United always get penalties and freekicks through VAR. 

Exactly, more managers with balls should say the same, its beyond a horrible joke. It just goes to show that if you apply a good dose of Var, you CAN polish a turd .

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10 minutes ago, Atomiswave said:

Exactly, more managers with balls should say the same, its beyond a horrible joke. It just goes to show that if you apply a good dose of Var, you CAN polish a turd .

Thats one thing about Mourinho I have always liked or admired. He isnt afraid to speak his mind regarding things like this or even in the past using psychology to get into his opposite numbers head before a game. I love that shit and wish more managers would use mind games or ‘we are club X we dont like club Y’ as it brings a bit more spectacle. Pep and Klopp are top coaches although they are very much the opposite with these mind games but I think Alex Ferguson was also a master at it along with Jose over the years. Also love seeing games where people just lose the fucking plot, that 2-2 v Spurs when we basically handed Leicester the title, despite the madness, the poor discipline, Hiddink getting floored, some of the challenges, that is what a big derby game should be about, well... to a lesser extent anyway. Everyones just all too matey now a days. No edge. No Ferguson-Benitez or Mourinho-Wenger rivalries and it is something I think these top games do lack at times, particularly the really fucking shit ones you watch where fuck all happens, the build up and the edge that these games used to have going into them, they dont have it anymore - I mean even if they did go out and its not the best game, you still had plenty to talk about.

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2 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

Thats one thing about Mourinho I have always liked or admired. He isnt afraid to speak his mind regarding things like this or even in the past using psychology to get into his opposite numbers head before a game. I love that shit and wish more managers would use mind games or ‘we are club X we dont like club Y’ as it brings a bit more spectacle. Pep and Klopp are top coaches although they are very much the opposite with these mind games but I think Alex Ferguson was also a master at it along with Jose over the years. Also love seeing games where people just lose the fucking plot, that 2-2 v Spurs when we basically handed Leicester the title, despite the madness, the poor discipline, Hiddink getting floored, some of the challenges, that is what a big derby game should be about, well... to a lesser extent anyway. Everyones just all too matey now a days. No edge. No Ferguson-Benitez or Mourinho-Wenger rivalries and it is something I think these top games do lack at times, particularly the really fucking shit ones you watch where fuck all happens, the build up and the edge that these games used to have going into them, they dont have it anymore - I mean even if they did go out and its not the best game, you still had plenty to talk about.

YOu said it mate....also why I like Keane as a pundit. Players hug and kiss one another every game, save that shit for later not game-time. Yes Fergie did it too but as you said very very few managers do that anymore.

If managers see blatant shit going on with var and refs then speak up, make them understand this shit will not fly any longer, instead they get banned and fined heavily, its BS.

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He does best when he is underdog. He won CL with Porto and Inter but failed with us and Madrid.

First season was always to write it off. Spurs can be very dangerous with him.

His priority is to fix defense. He is capable we all know of making a team to concede less than 30 goals in the league.

They have worst full backs pairing in the league. Rose and Aurier. 

Not sure about their budget but if I am Jose I would go for Tagliafico. One of the best full backs defensively plus cheap. Not sure for RB? They need some strong and tall dude. Surely he can find someone?

And if he pull that Skriniar-Ndombele swap that is it. Son and Kane will always get you goals. Many options in midfield area as well. And they need CF backup.

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Spuds 15 biggest transfers in club history.

Insanely low compared to so so so many clubs. Only 3 ever of £30m, and only Ndombele is remotely large.

 

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On 8/15/2020 at 6:20 PM, NikkiCFC said:

He does best when he is underdog. He won CL with Porto and Inter but failed with us and Madrid.

First season was always to write it off. Spurs can be very dangerous with him.

His priority is to fix defense. He is capable we all know of making a team to concede less than 30 goals in the league.

They have worst full backs pairing in the league. Rose and Aurier. 

Not sure about their budget but if I am Jose I would go for Tagliafico. One of the best full backs defensively plus cheap. Not sure for RB? They need some strong and tall dude. Surely he can find someone?

And if he pull that Skriniar-Ndombele swap that is it. Son and Kane will always get you goals. Many options in midfield area as well. And they need CF backup.

Doherty 186cm RB/RWB this is solid start.

And now rumors that he wants Diego Costa as Kane backup. Not sure if they do that Skriniar-Ndombele swap but after that they would only need LB. Tagliafico would be great.