Stingray 9,441 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD3D 1,038 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 One thing that Mourinho is doing in his return, and I find it really annoying is his "English football is better" thing. Every week he is praising one aspect of english football. After Liverpool's game he spent some seconds to say how good is PL, other day he was talking about "english blood", and about how bad are the foreigners divers (his words), then again days ago he was saying FIFA should solve the diving problem in other countries because there is few diving in PL, now he is talking about the lack of english managers in PL, because he thinks its a sad thing, and british managers are as good as the foreigners (even tough we all know that are few good managers out there born in UK).For me it just an attempt to sound "popular", and the man is still under the effects of his failure in Spain, where the press has no respect for him. To be honest this is the worst aspect of Mourinho: his relationship with british press. The media always made him look like a messianic character. Spanish press made him look more like a villain from a comedy movie than anything. Mourinho loves the press (because he feels loved), and he knows how to deal with it. Just look at his "special quote" I dont think there was something really...special about that, the was just saying he felt he was a special manager ("a" not "the"), since he was a european champion, but then he became "The Special One", and his quotes looked like words spelled by a divinity or got the same status as Churchill or Martin Luther King quotes.Im more interested about his aspects as a manager. His SpecialOneLovesEnglishFootball character is annoying and predictable. Well what would you have him do? You said it yourself in Spain the press had zero respect for him and would often launch personal attacks that would go beyond football. And it wasn't just the press. It was also the managers and fans of the small clubs, etc. He comes to England and he feels that people like him and those who don't like him, at least respect him. He's like a little boy who used to be bullied, switches schools and finds plenty of friends and respect lol. Wouldn't you feel thankful?Besides, he hasn't said anything that isn't true. The PL is indeed the best and you can see that by just taking a look at the league's table. Chels, Phil Driver and The only place to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caeruleus 1,148 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 The_Flash, robdog, nachikethas and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Jose...Mourinho...Jose...Mourinho...Jose...Mourinho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Driver 503 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just read some of the comments after the Arsenal game again ,some people on here are clueless. They actually doubted the special one of us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,759 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Impressive.But we need a stronger pivot to press position with such intend.True, we need more dynamic players for the pivot. Only Ramires fits that bill in our team. Phil Driver and Sidzeret 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Driver 503 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 One thing that Mourinho is doing in his return, and I find it really annoying is his "English football is better" thing. Every week he is praising one aspect of english football. After Liverpool's game he spent some seconds to say how good is PL, other day he was talking about "english blood", and about how bad are the foreigners divers (his words), then again days ago he was saying FIFA should solve the diving problem in other countries because there is few diving in PL, now he is talking about the lack of english managers in PL, because he thinks its a sad thing, and british managers are as good as the foreigners (even tough we all know that are few good managers out there born in UK).For me it just an attempt to sound "popular", and the man is still under the effects of his failure in Spain, where the press has no respect for him. To be honest this is the worst aspect of Mourinho: his relationship with british press. The media always made him look like a messianic character. Spanish press made him look more like a villain from a comedy movie than anything. Mourinho loves the press (because he feels loved), and he knows how to deal with it. Just look at his "special quote" I dont think there was something really...special about that, the was just saying he felt he was a special manager ("a" not "the"), since he was a european champion, but then he became "The Special One", and his quotes looked like words spelled by a divinity or got the same status as Churchill or Martin Luther King quotes.Im more interested about his aspects as a manager. His SpecialOneLovesEnglishFootball character is annoying and predictable. Well you pretend to support an English club ,dont you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 5, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 5, 2014 After keeping 1 clean sheet in 10 games, we have now kept 4 clean sheets in last 5 games The only place to be, GodZola, Blue Armour and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 5, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 5, 2014 After keeping 1 clean sheet in 10 games, we have now kept 4 clean sheets in last 5 games Whilst playing a lot better too. We're finally becoming a consistent team. Barbara, The only place to be, AswinR and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,754 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Dont look so dodgy at the back either when the other team goes forward.Before seemed a case of panic now more together Eggman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It all boils down to Mourinho knowing his starting 11. The only problematic part is the striker, I personally think Torres is the better of the 3 and hope Eto'o never touches a Chelsea shirt again. The only place to be and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouri_Matic 560 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It all boils down to Mourinho knowing his starting 11. The only problematic part is the striker, I personally think Torres is the better of the 3 and hope Eto'o never touches a Chelsea shirt again.CechIvanCahillTerryDaveRamiresLampardWillianOscarHazardEto'o/Torresthis is our best 11 under Jose atm. Only that ST position is uncertain for Jose, he could pick Torres against Arsenal then Eto'o against Liverpool next week. Barbara and Polo7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18upb4_nevin-meets-mourinho-part-1_sporthttp://www.dailymotion.com/video/x198i0y_nevin-meets-mourinho-part-2_sport zyzz and renanh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Ollie 4,400 Posted January 5, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'd still play Azpi RB and Ash LB as first choice. Gotta love the guy though, he didn't play Azpi at all at the start but Azpi did as you're supposed to do. Get a chance and fucking well take it without moaning. He's been brilliant this season. When you get a chance, you have to take it like Willian and Azpi have done. Kudos to them. Jose is just by far the best in the world. Barbara, The Mak, Strike and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 One thing that Mourinho is doing in his return, and I find it really annoying is his "English football is better" thing. Every week he is praising one aspect of english football. After Liverpool's game he spent some seconds to say how good is PL, other day he was talking about "english blood", and about how bad are the foreigners divers (his words), then again days ago he was saying FIFA should solve the diving problem in other countries because there is few diving in PL, now he is talking about the lack of english managers in PL, because he thinks its a sad thing, and british managers are as good as the foreigners (even tough we all know that are few good managers out there born in UK).For me it just an attempt to sound "popular", and the man is still under the effects of his failure in Spain, where the press has no respect for him. To be honest this is the worst aspect of Mourinho: his relationship with british press. The media always made him look like a messianic character. Spanish press made him look more like a villain from a comedy movie than anything. Mourinho loves the press (because he feels loved), and he knows how to deal with it. Just look at his "special quote" I dont think there was something really...special about that, the was just saying he felt he was a special manager ("a" not "the"), since he was a european champion, but then he became "The Special One", and his quotes looked like words spelled by a divinity or got the same status as Churchill or Martin Luther King quotes.Im more interested about his aspects as a manager. His SpecialOneLovesEnglishFootball character is annoying and predictable. Nailed it!Besides, the so called 'English Football' is played and coached by foreigners...True English Football is only seen in the minor leagues nowadays. The English Premier League is anything but English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Nailed it!Besides, the so called 'English Football' is played and coached by foreigners...True English Football is only seen in the minor leagues nowadays. The English Premier League is anything but English.You could say the same about Brazilian football though right?All of your best players, play in Europe?Football is a global sport now...And you guys are complaining that Mourinho is trying to get along with the press? Seriously? He's got them under control and tamed... They are the puppets he is the master.If you can't see that for what it is - tactical genius (and proof he has evolved and learnt) - then I'm sad for both of you.I guess it all boils down to this question... Would either of you have a problem with what he is doing saying, if he said Brazilian football was the best in the World? Thought not Ciao... Chels, Polo7 and nachikethas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Good to see certain members nit picking at Jose. If his relationship with the press bothers you then dont watch pre/post match conferences. Simples. nachikethas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 You could say the same about Brazilian football though right?All of your best players, play in Europe?Football is a global sport now...And you guys are complaining that Mourinho is trying to get along with the press? Seriously? He's got them under control and tamed... They are the puppets he is the master.If you can't see that for what it is - tactical genius (and proof he has evolved and learnt) - then I'm sad for both of you.I guess it all boils down to this question... Would either of you have a problem with what he is doing saying, if he said Brazilian football was the best in the World? Thought not Ciao... 1) What are you on about? LOL!Of course you can say that about Brazilian football. That is why it is shit and nobody whatches it! Everybody here complains about how we lose all our best players to other countries and that our local league has gone to hell because of it. Everybody says how European football has evolved due to the South American countries not being able to keep our own players. Everybody says we used to play sexy football and now all we can do is score headers through corners. Etc...Things in Brazil are far away from the 'futebol arte' stuff we used to have. Despite still producing awesome players, the sport has been horribly handled in the past 10-15 years and it just isnt the same. I dont know why you are trying to make this a Brazil vs England thing, but we dont live in the utopic world you think we do!2) You said yourself that football is a global sport now. So how can you agree on this whole 'English football' bandwagon? I mean, what about the EPL is trully English for you to praise?I get why Mourinho is doing that (which is why I wasnt the one who made the post complaining), but it gets on my nerves when the blind fanboys have those crazy reactions to his quotes (like a god is speaking)!Like Henrique said, it is not as if he believes in the things he is saying, he is only doing that because of his failure in Spain. Before things turned south in Madrid, he used to praise spanish's free flowing style and never complained about diving. He also did that about Italy and their tactics in his period in Inter. Now, he is all 'English football this, English football that'. Only to become the popular one!It is quite irritating.3) He talks about a lot stuff he does otherwise...He talks about diving, but his teams always dived a lot (specially Real and Porto). He talks about how English style, players and coaches are awesome; but he is Portuguese, plays a typical German style and has a foreigner spine!Mourinho is too good to need that kind of hipocrisy, imo!4) Dont get me wrong, I was not criticizing English football. I love English football and that is why I follow Chelsea. The way you people treat and respect the sport of football is to take my hat off!I was just stating that the things he so much talks dont necessarily need to be English!I love things I see in videos of the England in the 80s and 90s. I really do. But things are different now and that isnt found in EPL anymore!Mourinho keeps referring to something not even he experienced during 2004-08. It is not like back then there was tons of English players and coaches. So I dont get why this only bothers him now abd why he has to come in every press conference and talk about something related to English football!Football and EPL have evolved and things changed. He doesnt need to moan about it every time...5) I cant see how importing the best players and coaches is a bad thing. I cant see why there is a constant complain about not having many British players and managers. What is the big deal? I mean, you guys can watch the best every week and learn from them. So, even though there isnt many British-born personel in the league right now, the country and its citizens do take advantage of it...You shouldnt go for the 'English' just because they are English. You should actually embrace this golden era you are having and try to take lessons to imrpove in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 You could say the same about Brazilian football though right?All of your best players, play in Europe?Football is a global sport now...And you guys are complaining that Mourinho is trying to get along with the press? Seriously? He's got them under control and tamed... They are the puppets he is the master.If you can't see that for what it is - tactical genius (and proof he has evolved and learnt) - then I'm sad for both of you.I guess it all boils down to this question... Would either of you have a problem with what he is doing saying, if he said Brazilian football was the best in the World?Thought not Ciao... Sorry, but it just doesn't happen that way at all. Jose doesn't have the press in his control, nor the press is the puppets. The press need Mourinhos, and he needs the press. He knows how to deal with it.About the brazilian thing, what the fuck are you talking about? Football played in Brazil is boring and shit, its a pain to watch 95% of the games played here, and the best brazilian players are in Europe. The reason why I became a Chelsea fan its because I love english football, and the game that got my attention was a match between Boro and Chalrton years ago, full of intensity for 90 minutes.But, you dont need a guy saying it every time he has the opportunity. We already know that Jose love english football, he already said that 1.0000000 times, we all know in England the diving aspect of the game have a different approach, and he sound cynical when he talk about how many foreigners you have in PL, when, besides Philips, Sidwell and Parker, Jose usually dont buy english players.Even tough I love my mom, I will get really bored if hear my sister all the time saying our mom is great, and how bad she loves her.Thats exactly what Mourinho is doing right now, but Im leaving this discussion here, it seems a lot of people really are more interested in other aspects of Jose Mouinho than his tactics and choices... Strike and Rmpr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,743 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'd still play Azpi RB and Ash LB as first choice. Gotta love the guy though, he didn't play Azpi at all at the start but Azpi did as you're supposed to do. Get a chance and fucking well take it without moaning. He's been brilliant this season. When you get a chance, you have to take it like Willian and Azpi have done. Kudos to them. Jose is just by far the best in the world. And azpi might not be the best but just like at real when mourinho had arbeloa who was not the best neither but he played him a lot. For mourinho, no matter what the most important thing is that they where hard worker and follow what the coach told them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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