The Mourinho Thread

[Rmpr 8,977]

Depends on what you mean by 'best manager in the world right now'. If you're looking at the best manager this season - I certainly wouldn't say it's Klopp or Mourinho. I'd give it to Heynckes simply because Bayern are on the verge of an outstanding treble. I know Borussia have far less monies than Bayern but Bayern have been outstanding this season on all fronts.

One season is only one season and if he fails to win UCL for the second straight year, how will he be remembered? As the guy who won Bundesliga with the best record and trashed Barcelona or the guy who let BVB win the double in 2012 and lost 2 consecutive finals? It is still all very relative when it comes to Heynckes. He lies into a fine line between failing and being an absolute hero!

Of course Klopp has been the better manager since Mourinho's been at Real, I can easily admit that, but one must remember Mourinho's work at his previous clubs Inter, us and Porto - this is exactly the reason why Mourinho's rated above Klopp and rightly so - Klopp hasn't done half of what Mourinho has done over his career so naturally people will obviously conclude that Mourinho's the better manager - and I know you aren't even saying that Klopp's better than Mourinho overall but that he's just been the better manager over the last couple of seasons, which is right.

Just made my case with the very first sentence!

I am saying that Mourinho is not the best manager right now, as you pointed out, even Jupp is in front of him.

Now, this has nothing to do with me thinking that Klopp is the better coach overall nor that he is the better option. I said from the start that I want Mourinho and end of story, he is the only one good enough to lead our team and handle with English media and Roman's temper. I am Mourinho all the way!

I am just stating and giving facts why he is not the best manager at the moment. Meaning that if we were to give an award or something, he would not be a contender. That is all...

You're right in saying that Mourinho hasn't been the best in his tenure at Real and you've got valid points on your criticism on him but one managerial spell shouldn't cloud your judgement over Mourinho. You might say we have drama as a club but Madrid are even worse - there are too many power struggles at Madrid. I fully believe he'll do a lot better managing us than managing Madrid.

Well, he cant do much worse, can he?

Kidding, he will be as successful as he was previously (I have no doubt). If in 3-4 years we can win EPL and UCL (even if it is all we get, 2 trophies), I will be forever happy!

[Waterfall 893]

Dortmund were dire in last year's CL campaign. People sure like to overreact, but it's not uncommon in sports.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Falcao is the hottest goal scorer around. if he won´t succeed in PL then where is he going to...? I see him, scoring around 35 goals if he comes.

Domestic league is secondary to CL. Chelsea may finish in top four & still win CL trophy. If they win PL, be it. It´s fine with me.

Couldn't disagree more. The league is what you compete for week in and week out. It's against your closest rivals. It's the one you and your mates get up for.

League first, Europe a very close second.

As for Falcao, there are no certainties in life and whilst he is a fantastic striker he's completely untested in the Premier League. Saying he'll score 35 goals is a little....silly.

[bushman 2,043]

Couldn't disagree more. The league is what you compete for week in and week out. It's against your closest rivals. It's the one you and your mates get up for.

League first, Europe a very close second.

As for Falcao, there are no certainties in life and whilst he is a fantastic striker he's completely untested in the Premier League. Saying he'll score 35 goals is a little....silly.

Not in my book. CL No 1 then PL & the rest, it does not matter much to me.

If Van Pussy or Dracula from Liverpoops can score 25 goals, Falcao should be better.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Falcao backed for Chelsea move German media claim striker will follow Mourinho to Stamford Bridge

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8670710/

[bushman 2,043]

Yes, just a copy job from Bild.

However, let it be true though.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Not in my book. CL No 1 then PL & the rest, it does not matter much to me.

If Van Pussy or Dracula from Liverpoops can score 25 goals, Falcao should be better.

I think you're on your own in that regard. The league has to be the priority.

[yuvala 2,167]

So sick of this unknowing

[Henrique 9,133]

Accordding to a lot of sources in english press, Pellegrini will replace Benitez, while Mourinho is desperate to return to Chelsea, Abramovich is unmoved.

I bet Pellegrini will be the next manager.

[bushman 2,043]

I think you're on your own in that regard. The league has to be the priority.

I doubt it. Those who watch European football in Germany, Spain, Italy & other countries, do not care much about PL.

It means nothing. Domestic titles are for Englishmen.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Accordding to a lot of sources in english press, Pellegrini will replace Benitez, while Mourinho is desperate to return to Chelsea, Abramovich is unmoved.

I bet Pellegrini will be the next manager.

Please point me to these sources? The credible only thing I've read about Pellegrini is that he's being looked at as an option.

[Henrique 9,133]

Please point me to these sources? The only thing I've read about Pellegrini is that he's being looked at as an option.

Both Telegraph and Daily Mail reported the chilean as the top 1 target. Mallaga dont pay Pellegrini since months ago.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Both Telegraph and Daily Mail reported the chilean as the top 1 target. Mallaga dont pay Pellegrini since months ago.

Both of these papers have reported Mourinho's return as well. I wouldn't read too much into it but the noise surrounding Mourinho is a lot more than the noise surrounding Pellegrini.

I think the club have got Pellegrini on the short list, but don't think he's first choice.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Loool, all of this to admit he was the best in the past couple of years!

Admit is strong word, its not like I was telling X until you convinced me to say Y .I'll pick José rather than Klopp everyday of the week for the CFC job, because he is the best manager around, clear.

[Henrique 9,133]

Both of these papers have reported Mourinho's return as well. I wouldn't read too much into it but the noise surrounding Mourinho is a lot more than the noise surrounding Pellegrini.

I think the club have got Pellegrini on the short list, but don't think he's first choice.

Indeed, but Pellegrini news are most recent.

And thats why I believe Pellegrini will be the manager, bigger the noise, smaller the chance.

Remember the talk about Guus Hiddink and Harry Redknapp, and AVB end up as manager?

Remembef the talk about Guardiola? People were talking about Chelsea and even City (!!!!!), and there was no buzz about Bayern at all.