The Mourinho Thread

[Term-X 7,891]

I don't know what is happening about the way Mourinho dresses in Chelsea. But in Madrid it was reported Mourinho didn't like the suits and he didn't use them many times (some papers say Mourinho had to pay fines to Madrid for not using the suits).

After that Madrid changed the spanish brand they had for Giudici

Interesting. Not surprised they fined him tbh, we should do the same. No big european club has their managers in jumpers/tracksuits for important games, especially when the manager is such a big personality and represents the club itself. In italy it's part of the culture to dress well, Mourinho was hungry for success after being sacked, he was always in suits and designer gear over there.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

I remember when at the tipping point of their professional relationship and Jose's final few months at Madrid when Pepe said Mourinho should "respect" Casillas as he's an institution to Real Madrid.

And Mourinho cooly replied in a press conference the next day :

"It's very easy to analyse the thing with Pepe. His problem has a name, and that name is Raphael Varane. That's the whole story. I only said something about Pepe because you asked me to talk about him. You don't need to be particularly clever – it's enough to be a normal guy like me - to understand that this is a case of frustration. It isn't easy for a man aged 31 with a lot of experience behind him to be blown out of the water by a kid of 19. And he's a great kid. I've been brave enough to play the kid. It's very simple. The problem is very simple. Pepe's life has changed"

[Barbara 15,149]

Interesting. Not surprised they fined him tbh, we should do the same. No big european club has their managers in jumpers/tracksuits for important games, especially when the manager is such a big personality and represents the club itself. In italy it's part of the culture to dress well, Mourinho was hungry for success after being sacked, he was always in suits and designer gear over there.

That's ridiculous.

I disagree with you and Bir_CFC that he needs to wear a suit to sell or represent Chelsea's image properly. To be honest, I've never liked the idea of suits in a football match, but I respect it. His clothes don't represent his image or Chelsea's - except for the few people that give a fuck about what the manager is wearing. Thankfully those aren't the majority.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

How did we move from analyzing the football to analyzing fashion??? The league cant get back early enough

[Reddish-Blue 2,412]

That's ridiculous.

I disagree with you and Bir_CFC that he needs to wear a suit to sell or represent properly Chelsea's image. to start with, I've never liked the idea of suits in a football match, but I respect it. His clothes don't represent his image or Chelsea's - except for the few people that give a fuck about what the manager is wearing. Thankfully those aren't the majority.

Tracksuits just look tacky.

His clothes may not represent Chelsea...but...

He's the manager of a massive football club, earning millions...it can't be that hard to put on a matching shirt and pants

[Barbara 15,149]

Let's replace him by Pep then... I'm sure all the fashion image complaints will be gone.

[The only place to be 11,313]

That's ridiculous.

I disagree with you and Bir_CFC that he needs to wear a suit to sell or represent Chelsea's image properly. To be honest, I've never liked the idea of suits in a football match, but I respect it. His clothes don't represent his image or Chelsea's - except for the few people that give a fuck about what the manager is wearing. Thankfully those aren't the majority.

I don't know. Since reading this assessment linking Mourinho's psychological state to his fashion I've worn nothing but suits.

Made washing myself a bit of a struggle in the shower but I'm thinking my bank manager will be impressed with my commitment to maintaining a professional air at all times.

Tracksuits just look tacky.

So do shorts and a t-shirt. Honestly I might boycott all games until every player takes the field in a three piece morning suit. God forbid if a player continues to play after their top hat comes off....sartorial elegance must be placed above form and function at all times. Sure the players might slip in their wingtips but that's the price that must be paid for us presenting a better image to the masses watching around the world.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

Please stop with this madness

[Fernando 6,507]

Well since Mourinho is yahoo global ambassador and analysing most matches I hope he sees a good player that we could get. Maybe a striker?

Oh and he did said the two players that impressed him the most so far was Alexis Sanchez and Campbell from costa rica.

[Jase 43,479]

While I do like it better when Mourinho wears those fashionable and lovely trench coats, the state of this thread in the last few pages is just ..

[Reddish-Blue 2,412]

Well since Mourinho is yahoo global ambassador and analysing most matches I hope he sees a good player that we could get. Maybe a striker?

Oh and he did said the two players that impressed him the most so far was Alexis Sanchez and Campbell from costa rica.

If only we didn't have Willian...Alexis Sanchez would have been a nice addition to our squad

[Jase 43,479]

If only we didn't have Willian...Alexis Sanchez would have been a nice perfect addition to our squad

Fixed.

[Fernando 6,507]

Yeah Alexis and hazard on the wings would be awesome.

Too bad Barcelona want to keep him. Alexis and fabregas would have been awesome signings from Barcelona to Chelsea.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

Yeah Alexis and hazard on the wings would be awesome.

Too bad Barcelona want to keep him. Jon / Alexis and fabregas would have been awesome signings from Barcelona to Chelsea.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

All these suits and well-groomed hair may not be a big deal, but let's face it guys, we would've been quite disappointed if Mourinho came dressed in one of those tracksuits for his return against Hull last summer.

I think he owes it to the club's image to wear those designer suits on big occasions like Champions League nights, opening day, cup finals, etc but it doesn't really matter if he comes in a polo shirt and shorts for a League Cup match.

[Miki-Liki 405]

He's the Special One, he wears what he wants.

[Term-X 7,891]

He's the Special One, he wears what he wants.

. The Special One - wore suits

. The "Man of War" (circa 07) - shaves his head because we signed bad eggs in the summer, wore a tracksuit against Rosenberg and got sacked

. Return of the Special One - wore suits & designer gear non-stop in italy

. The Only One - wore suits

. The Only One - stopped wearing suits towards the end of his bitter tenure in Madrid

. The Happy One - wears a suit for his return to Chelsea and the following games

. The Grumpy One - results aren't great, we're behind in the table, he throws on a generic club tracksuit, then shaves his head.

[Yeboii 1,844]

. The Special One - wore suits

. The "Man of War" (circa 07) - shaves his head because we signed bad eggs in the summer, wore a tracksuit against Rosenberg and got sacked

. Return of the Special One - wore suits & designer gear non-stop in italy

. The Only One - wore suits

. The Only One - stopped wearing suits towards the end of his bitter tenure in Madrid

. The Happy One - wears a suit for his return to Chelsea and the following games

. The Grumpy One - results aren't great, we're behind in the table, he throws on a generic club tracksuit, then shaves his head.

The Overanalyzing One - Term-X

Am I wrong in remembering that he once said in an interview that he is just getting old and wanted to wear what he finds comfortable?