The Mourinho Thread

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From a game theory perspective, some teams play with a more exploitative style. This also opens them up to being exploited. When you're well better than your opponent this is the obvious option to choose. It gives you the most opportunities to exploit your opponent, knowing they lack the skill/ability to exploit you equally in turn.

In big matches where teams are closer in skill, Mourinho plays for a more game theory optimal style. He finds an equilibrium that makes our opponent indifferent to their choice of actions. By "indifferent" (in game theory terminology) we mean they can do no better [and we can do no worse] if they change up their strategy to try and exploit ours. That is of course the whole point of finding an equilibrium.

It's really quite brilliant from a strategic point of view as very few managers can adapt between an exploitative and GTO style like Mou does. This is why his record against the top teams is so far above the mean (despite rival managers swearing up and down that "defense is easy"). From a fan perspective, I'll say I like pretty triangles, backheels, link up play, gobs of possession, etc. But I also like winning, haha. Whatever it takes.

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From a game theory perspective, some teams play with a more exploitative style. This also opens them up to being exploited. When you're well better than your opponent this is the obvious option to choose. It gives you the most opportunities to exploit your opponent, knowing they lack the skill/ability to exploit you equally in turn.

In big matches where teams are closer in skill, Mourinho plays for a more game theory optimal style. He finds an equilibrium that makes our opponent indifferent to their choice of actions. By "indifferent" (in game theory terminology) we mean they can do no better [and we can do no worse] if they change up their strategy to try and exploit ours. That is of course the whole point of finding an equilibrium.

It's really quite brilliant from a strategic point of view as very few managers can adapt between an exploitative and GTO style like Mou does. This is why his record against the top teams is so far above the mean (despite rival managers swearing up and down that "defense is easy"). From a fan perspective, I'll say I like pretty triangles, backheels, link up play, gobs of possession, etc. But I also like winning, haha. Whatever it takes.

There you have it. Scientific explanation of why Jose is so special in the game of football. Jose loves to play percentages and that's always a good base in sports. Balance. Let the Rogers and the Wengers practice more triangles but fail to have more that 2-3 shots on target against us. :lol: Great post mate.

[LAM09 7,069]

I never realised he's on course to break another PL record, the most days at the top. The previous best was United in the 1993/94 season with 262 days.

[LAB 1,030]

Anyone else thinking manager of the month?

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Now that was a much better tactical performance in comparison to the last game. That's the Mourinho I know.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Take that Arsenal fans. Boring, boring in your faces.

[DDA 9,983]

Mourinho really a Special human being.

I wonder how it feels to know deep inside that you are the greatest at what you love doing with the one life you are given!!

Lucky bastard!!

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea are being done a disservice by the accusations of negativity

[Thendo 1,088]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3057430/Chelsea-set-Premier-League-champions-decade-profit-transfer-market.html

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dp

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Superb comments by Mourinho

[Nero 1,877]

"You know, I think boring is 10 years without a title. That's very boring,"

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

With 10 points clear, surely Manager of the Year now? It would be ridiculous if not.

[LAM09 7,069]

With 10 points clear, surely Manager of the Year now? It would be ridiculous if not.

You would think so, but I bet you Nigel Pearson will get it if Leicester stay up.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

You would think so, but I bet you Nigel Pearson will get it if Leicester stay up.

I thought Monk or (hate to admit) Wenger should be ahead of Nigel Pearson, no?

For me it is between Mourinho, Monk or Wenger.

[Fernando 6,591]

With 10 points clear, surely Manager of the Year now? It would be ridiculous if not.

The obvious choice but I would not complaint if Koeaman gets it.

Expected to get relegated to how they perform this seaon.

That was superb as well.

[zolayes 14,489]

considerring he didnt get a single MOM ,, he MUST be given MOY

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

The obvious choice but I would not complaint if Koeaman gets it.

Expected to get relegated to how they perform this seaon.

That was superb as well.

Ah yes, but in overall Soton has been quite shit after November, when they starting to have run of matches against big teams.

[LAM09 7,069]

I thought Monk or (hate to admit) Wenger should be ahead of Nigel Pearson, no?

For me it is between Mourinho, Monk or Wenger.

Not sure Wenger should be in the discussion. Monk has done ok with Swansea, but nothing major IMO.

Pearson was supposedly sacked, but somehow kept his job. They are now out of the relegation zone and on a 4 match win streak. I think Mourinho has been in a class of his own, but I think it'll go to someone else.

[zolayes 14,489]

Not sure Wenger should be in the discussion. Monk has done ok with Swansea, but nothing major IMO.

Pearson was supposedly sacked, but somehow kept his job. They are now out of the relegation zone and on a 4 match win streak. I think Mourinho has been in a class of his own, but I think it'll go to someone else.

If it doesnt go to Jose it will lose its credibility completely .. suppose assistant coach of the year will go to GIggs