The Mourinho Thread

[Pizy 18,948]

He said he cannot guarantee the top 4 finish. Thats something you would expect from a mediocre manager from a mediocre team.

Pretty pathetic.

No, it's just common sense and the absolute truth.

How bad would he look if he did guarantee it and failed? He/we would never hear the end of it.

Anyways, after distancing myself from football for the most part for the last week and not thinking about all the shit that's been going on, I've changed my mind and hope like hell that we stick with him no matter how bad it gets this season. The club would look even worse (if that's possible) if we sack him.

Reevaluate the situation in the summer and see if Pep is possible, but no way in hell should we sack him mid season.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

i can only hope that this PC wont be the highlight of chelsea fans' weekend

well I am sure it wont be....and the match, win, lose or draw will be.

But its all part of the build up to the match and a lot of supporters look forward to hearing about team news , and other relevant issues etc etc.

[zolayes 14,489]

This is the forum that wants to see our club in bad situation lool. It's non sense to comment here. Always same people same opinions same negatives members.

yet the negative members DONATE to the running costs of the forum while the positive ones hold on to their cash ...

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Oh no...!!!!!!!! Thats put the mockers on it all. Even Robbie Savage is turning out in favour of Mourinho.

Whether you love him or loathe him, Mourinho is pure box office and if he gets the sack the game has officially gone mad

It's absurd, absolute madness, if Jose Mourinhos job is on the line.

Nothing brings out the bandwagon-jumpers faster than a big-name manager under pressure, and sometimes I wonder if people in this country really want to see the best players and best coaches working here?

Unless we are careful, just as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale all turned their backs on the Premier League for one reason or another, we will drive out some of the most charismatic figures in the dugout as well.

Whether you love him or loathe him, Mourinho is pure box office and if he gets the sack the game has officially gone mad.

Ive seen Chelseas last three games and there is no way not a cat in hells chance that he has lost the dressing room, as the saying goes.

They should have banked a Champions League away win in Kiev last week, they deserved a point at West Ham after dominating with only 10 men on the pitch, and they battered Stoke in the Capital One Cup only to lose on penalties.

Sure, the Special One has made mistakes this season, like the unnecessary public spat with his medical staff.

And although he may have become a bit paranoid about refereeing decisions going against Chelsea, some of his complaints like the penalty they should have been awarded in Kiev have been fully justified.

Its not Mourinhos fault that Thibaut Courtois suffered a bad injury, Branislav Ivanovics form has collapsed, Cesc Fabregas has looked a shadow of the player who made such an impact last season, Diego Costa reported back for pre-season training overweight and Eden Hazards performances have dipped.

Mourinho has gone out of his way to show loyalty to players who have let him down so why should he not enjoy a bit of loyalty from owner Roman Abramovich?

If his players are allowed to go through spells of indifferent form and results, Mourinho should be afforded some leeway in recognition of everything he has achieved for Chelsea.

In the past, Abramovich has fired Roberto Di Matteo six months after he won the Champions League and Carlo Ancelotti a year after he won the title but in the end, all trails led him back to Mourinho.

Who would do a better job than Jose if Chelsea got rid of him now? Where are the viable alternatives?

Ancelotti is available, but I dont see Abramovich going back to him.

And if Pep Guardiola was ever going to land at Stamford Bridge, I think it would have happened by now.

Lets get real: Mourinho is still the best man for the job. I still think Chelsea will go furthest of all the English clubs in the Champions League this season, and I wouldnt rule them out of winning it.

And if Mourinho is on the brink, as so many people seem to insist, then why are the fans still on his side?

When a manager is in trouble, listen to the supporters. If the soundtrack is booing or open dissent, its usually just a matter of time before he walks the plank.

But I dont hear any hostility towards Mourinho from his own flock.

I still think he will get the best out of Chelsea and they will finish in the top four.

And Ill guarantee you one thing: From kick-off against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge today, the fans will belt out their support for Mourinho.

And when supporters are overwhelmingly on the managers side, it would make little sense for Abramovich to fly in the face of his clubs fanbase.

Mark my words, if they sack Mourinho, Chelsea will live to regret

Thats it.....I coming off the fence. Mourinho OUT ;-)

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not always, 10-11 we were riding our luck from the get go and it ran out mid November in spectacular style. Even in 12-13 we weren't very convincing despite winning well till THAT United game, only time in the 3 years between the double and Mous return we looked good performance wise was the early stages of AVB and a couple of isolated periods under Rafa.

Even if the performances don't improve, we have far too much quality in this squad for results not too sooner rather than later, I'm not saying this hasn't been shit or we aren't in the doghouse because it has and we are, but look at Liverpool and Spurs last season, both were average at best and diabolically bad at worse but finished 6th and 5th respectively, over a 38 game season cream will always rise, at absolute worst we will finish 6th, maybe 7th if there's a Newcastle 11-12, Everton 13-14 style surprise package but below that? Won't happen.

You have to admit though that even if we've seen similarly shit patch of performances in the past, this is still different/worse based on the great added pressure from where we are sitting in the table and the fact that we just won the league last season.

The problem with the argument that the situation is bound to get better that we will inevitable regain form is that it gets less and and less likely with every passing week. Eventually you'll have to start thinking that any change and shake-up of the team will be a much better attempt at saving this sinking ship than the status-quo.

[zolayes 14,489]

@rhinos skin .. great news now you can Donate

[Rhino's Skin 972]

@rhinos skin .. great news now you can Donate

what for?

edit: just seen your above post...lol

[Henrique 9,133]

No, it's just common sense and the absolute truth.

How bad would he look if he did guarantee it and failed? He/we would never hear the end of it.

Anyways, after distancing myself from football for the most part for the last week and not thinking about all the shit that's been going on, I've changed my mind and hope like hell that we stick with him no matter how bad it gets this season. The club would look even worse (if that's possible) if we sack him.

Reevaluate the situation in the summer and see if Pep is possible, but no way in hell should we sack him mid season.

He called himself the special one. The team won the league months ago, the man hilself keep saying he is a fantastic coach and he has a fantastic squad, months ago he also won the most important trophy of his career (League Cup), so how a fantastic manager with fantastic squad, go from being Champions to out of Champions League football?

Nice you have changed your mind, but what you said doesn't make any sense. You want him to stay "no matter how bad it gets this season", because the team "would look even worse" if he leaves. So, if the team is on the botton of the league, how in the hell can things get worse than that?

The only reason to keep Mourinho is the belief he would turn things around. Keeping his job "no matter how bad it gets this season" doesn't make any sense. Most people who want Mourinho to stay believe he must stay, no matter the results. Thats pretty zealous, if you ask me.

[Johnnyeye 7,510]

Wtf, Jose? Attacking a reporter for doing his job!

Sigh....Is he really that insecure and unconfident at the moment?!

lol just Mourinho being Mourinho, he is standing up for the team pointing out the positives from the game, but the journalist just keeps asking negative questions, of course Mourinho will act in defensive mode. That´s just how he is, he will never change and i´m used to it, the guy has delivered wherever club he´s been, many may not agree with me of course, but i like the man just how he is, himself and not what other managers, fans, pundits, media, etc want him to be. A leopard never changes its spots. Cheers

[Heisenberg 1,824]

He said he cannot guarantee the top 4 finish. Thats something you would expect from a mediocre manager from a mediocre team.

Pretty pathetic.

But it comes from a PL champions, and it comes because on an analysis of the actual situation, logically, Mourinho wont tell us we'll be champions, its impossible, however, MAYBE next year if he is still around, the hunger will be so huge, and the confidence high, then he will tell you that its time to be champions again.

[Johnnyeye 7,510]

Jose Mourinho reveals he hid secret family agony as he guided Chelsea to league title

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6718167/Jose-Mourinho-reveals-he-hid-secret-family-agony-as-he-guided-Chelsea-to-league-title.html?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-FBPAGE-_-TheSunFootball-TheSunFootball-_-20151030-_-Sport-_-266977119-_-Imageandlink

Mourinho is only human whether people like him or hate him, he has his own way of dealing with things, family or football related, but of course family comes first. No title, no money, no football will ever replace a lost loved one and i hope his father hangs in there and Mou stays strong. Cheers

[Johnnyeye 7,510]

Can u imagine how he felt during Leicester match last season? In the same night his father went in brain surgery.

i can imagine what was going trough his head all the time, it´s a horrible feeling, i can relate , my dad went trough surgery a year ago and had to remove part of his left lung because of a hidden tumor, that thankfully was found at an early stage or else it would have spreaded and my dad would have no chance, for me it was strange since my dad doesn´t smoke. Doctors said they couldn´t take any chances so they did the surgery as i mentioned, and there were complications during surgery and he could´ve died, but thank God he pulled trough, i prayed and cried my heart off for him and my family. A few months ago he had another setback, a tumor on his back, but it too was taken care of fast.

I must face the harsh reality that my parents aren´t going to be around forever, as much as it hurts me and i need to cherrish every moment with them, it´s the same thing for everyone, age and sickness cathes up with people eventually, it´s life and we need to move on someday whether we like it or not. Better to focus on the most important things in life, be it be sports, health, work, having fun, etc, but most importantly, cherrish the love and company of my family as long as i can, live the present like there is no tomorrow and let time take it´s course little step by step. Cheers mate.

[Roquila 1,335]

He said he cannot guarantee the top 4 finish. Thats something you would expect from a mediocre manager from a mediocre team.

Pretty pathetic.

Earlier this season he said he can guarantee top 4......... Now he can't.

WTF

[Muzchap 8,966]

He called himself the special one. The team won the league months ago, the man hilself keep saying he is a fantastic coach and he has a fantastic squad, months ago he also won the most important trophy of his career (League Cup), so how a fantastic manager with fantastic squad, go from being Champions to out of Champions League football?

Nice you have changed your mind, but what you said doesn't make any sense. You want him to stay "no matter how bad it gets this season", because the team "would look even worse" if he leaves. So, if the team is on the botton of the league, how in the hell can things get worse than that?

The only reason to keep Mourinho is the belief he would turn things around. Keeping his job "no matter how bad it gets this season" doesn't make any sense. Most people who want Mourinho to stay believe he must stay, no matter the results. Thats pretty zealous, if you ask me.

Never let facts spoil a love story

[Essien19 1,415]

yet the negative members DONATE to the running costs of the forum while the positive ones hold on to their cash ...

Nice generalization, there is only black and white...

Instead of finding a good argument to stick it to him you prefer to go down a different path.

Difficult to beat him in a fair and square discussion, isn't it?!

The dude already explained to you why he couldn't come up with the cash in time.

Humanity isn't just a simple word...

Anyway, i have just seen the new press conference and Mourinho looked calm and i liked his answers. He showed respect to Klopp, fair play.

Can't wait till the match starts...

[Rhino's Skin 972]

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yet the negative members DONATE to the running costs of the forum while the positive ones hold on to their cash ...

there yer go...I have donated a pound but not sure if its a positive pound or a negative one.

[stroey 2,525]

'Chelsea must stick with Jose Mourinho. I hope he stays 10 more years' says Damien Duff

“Two years ago at Stamford Bridge I was coming out into the tunnel and he [Mourinho] saw me and gave me a hug and a kiss,” Duff says. “He said a couple of words in my ear and I went out there and had probably the best half of football I had all season. And he’s not even my manager.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11967093/-.-I-hope-he-stays-10-more-years-says-Damien-Duff.html

Someone who actually has worked with Jose and knows him behind the cameras has spoken again. Yet people will only believe lazy journalists who make up things to get sensational headlines and clicks.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

lol just Mourinho being Mourinho, he is standing up for the team pointing out the positives from the game, but the journalist just keeps asking negative questions, of course Mourinho will act in defensive mode. That´s just how he is, he will never change and i´m used to it, the guy has delivered wherever club he´s been, many may not agree with me of course, but i like the man just how he is, himself and not what other managers, fans, pundits, media, etc want him to be. A leopard never changes its spots. Cheers

Honestly, that's just Mourinho being a dick.

The questions were NOT negative, they were completely normal and justifiable questions. "Are you disappointed with the goal you conceded?" and "Are you disappointed that your team failed to score against 10 men in overtime?". I bloody hope that his inwards answer to both are "Yes, very much" or we're in more trouble than I though. What did he expect the reporter would say after we just got eliminated from the cup? "Congrats Jose, are you happy with the character of your team today?"!

Also, it's very perplexing to read you saying that Jose always stands up for his team. That used to be true, but this season alone he's thrown several individuals and the entire team under the bus when his decisions and tactics have been brought into question while arrogantly maintaining that he's "the best manager this team has ever had".

[Jimmu 10]

José in the FT!

José Mourinho, footballs Lord of Chaos http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6800eb88-7e6d-11e5-98fb-5a6d4728f74e.html

[lucio 5,418]

'Chelsea must stick with Jose Mourinho. I hope he stays 10 more years' says Damien Duff

“Two years ago at Stamford Bridge I was coming out into the tunnel and he [Mourinho] saw me and gave me a hug and a kiss,” Duff says. “He said a couple of words in my ear and I went out there and had probably the best half of football I had all season. And he’s not even my manager.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11967093/-.-I-hope-he-stays-10-more-years-says-Damien-Duff.html

Someone who actually has worked with Jose and knows him behind the cameras has spoken again. Yet people will only believe lazy journalists who make up things to get sensational headlines and clicks.

What is there to believe from this , other than he kissed duff?