The Mourinho Thread

[The only place to be 11,313]

I have said it a few games this season but hey ho don't let that get in the way eh?

I don't think I noticed.

[darrus 422]

Gundogan- not happening. Klopp won't let a player like him leave, especially on the winter window

I wouldn't risk Gundogan, he may very well turn into Sahin #2 judging by what he's showing so far. I mean he's good in Dortmund team and in his country, but forced to go abroad and play in different system he may end up being a big flop. So rather no.

[Phil Driver 503]

There is no guarantee anything will happen in January. Two players of Rami and Lampard are not working because both like to go forward, anyone who sits and allows one to go will work, even Mikel.

This all sound good in theory but Mikel - Ramires stinks it has not happened to often for a reason Spurs away scared Jose and efforts like last season at West Ham left a scar with some . It really stinks ,Rammy tends to push on too much and Mikel well just stands there it leaves a massive gap in the middle of the park . I feel sick just thinking about it .

[Phil Driver 503]

I wouls welcome Xavi Alonso personally to partner Lamaprd or Rammy and Rammy could play right side AM with those two .

[Rmpr 8,977]

I wouls welcome Xavi Alonso personally to partner Lamaprd or Rammy and Rammy could play right side AM with those two .

Xavi Alonso? Who the fuck is this Xavi Alonso?

[Phil Driver 503]

He is a racing driver for Ferrari .

[The_Flash 1,144]

He is a layer who used to play for Liverpool?? And is past it now, no thanks

[Tomo 21,751]

Since the Basle match, we haven't used the Cahill and Luiz partnership outside of the Carling Cup.

Hopefully Mourinho has already sussed that those two playing together is a walking disaster zone.

[Rmpr 8,977]

He is a racing driver for Ferrari .

He is a layer who used to play for Liverpool?? And is past it now, no thanks

Just so you two know, the player you are looking for is Xabi Alonso...

(with B, not V)

[The_Flash 1,144]

It's obvious that's who everyone meant, I'm on my phone were text misread he spelt it wrong

[Korea 734]

Needs to stop listening to the public and just pick his team....

He did it for most of the season ...

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea boss given go ahead to sign a new striker in the January transfer window

[The_Flash 1,144]

Robert please come to chelsea

[Rmpr 8,977]

Chelsea boss given go ahead to sign a new striker in the January transfer window

After losing out on Cavani, Falcao and Lewandowski?

[Henrique 9,133]

Chelsea boss given go ahead to sign a new striker in the January transfer window

There is a good striker called Lukaku around. We should try him.

[Henrique 9,133]

Good article:

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thematch/id/678?cc=3888

"I made 11 mistakes is my feeling when my team play so bad," Mourinho stated afterward, tongue embedded against his cheek. His suggestion that he should have picked his other 11 gave a nod to the strength in depth at Stamford Bridge.

Beginning with Oscar, Mata and Eden Hazard, it was that last one who proved the most dangerous of the trio as he constantly tried to go past his former Lille teammate Mathieu Debuchy. When he succeeded, the inclination was to bring him down, placing the ball in dangerous positions for Chelsea.

With Pardew choosing to remain deep and compact, the gap between Chelsea's back four and their midfield magicians only grew -- with David Luiz chosen as conductor of the Blues orchestra from defence. Seeking to bypass Newcastle's midfield with fast, precise balls into feet, at times his efforts skirted the border of success, but overall it proved a wasteful avenue for the Blues.

PA PhotosJose Mourinho vents his frustration on the touchline at Newcastle.

With John Terry unwilling to attempt the same approach, hitting it into the final third just twice, the pair would end the day top of the pass combinations list with 47 exchanges. It also meant the burden fell to Luiz to lead, with just four of his 14 attempted passes into the same area connecting to their target -- creating one chance.

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I think this is really a huge problem. In a squad with such talent its really worrying that a CB is the one responsible to make the connection between defense and attack. More worrying is that Luiz and Terry end up the day top of the pass combination (47 !!!), when you should expect that from Mata+Oscar, Mata+Hazard, Oscar+Hazard.

Perhaps Mourinhos was trying something new and really intriguing: choosing a CB as his n.10 player...in fact the problem is another one: our double pivot is not as good as it should be, and we always have the same problem playing Mata, Hazard and Oscar together: we have a big gap between defense and attack. It makes the creation more difficult and the team rely on long balls, but with a mid full of flair players, long balls are really a waste.

Mourinho must find a solution.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I wouls welcome Xavi Alonso personally to partner Lamaprd or Rammy and Rammy could play right side AM with those two .

Alonso and Lampard together is like begging to lose. Real Madrid always have an energetic player next to him and they still have problems.

[Roquila 1,335]

Can we already get over the Newcastle loss please? Every team loses someday, it's not THAT big deal. Some here make it look like we lost the League,Champions League, FA CUP, World Cup and our owner in the same day. It's only a loss , it happens and if you can't handle it then i think you shouldn't be watching football AT ALL.

[GeeMon 34]

Hey ya'll, im trying to find a sports coaching book that Jose said played a very big role in his life. I believe he even called him the author the greatest coach ever. From what i remember he was a coach for a team in the NBA.

Anyone know what it is?

Edit:

Dont worry i found it.

Phil jackson and his book 'sacred hoops: spiritual lessons of a hardwood warrior'

[Term-X 7,891]

Can we already get over the Newcastle loss please? Every team loses someday, it's not THAT big deal. Some here make it look like we lost the League,Champions League, FA CUP, World Cup and our owner in the same day. It's only a loss , it happens and if you can't handle it then i think you shouldn't be watching football AT ALL.

No, it's not just 'a loss', our away form is diabolical for a top side aiming to win the title. It's consistently bad so far, same problems as last season, and like Mourinho said.. this is still a cup team atm.