The Mourinho Thread

[didierforever 7,349]

truly the special one!!!!!!

[Jase 43,479]

[didierforever 7,349]

how is this thread so quiet... where are the haters?

[Adnane 1,101]

Especially that we played at least as good as those scums at their own stadium today.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

That first half approach was the shit.

We kill the game there with Costa imo.

The second half we had no movement upfront because of static drogba. We've missed the movement of costa in a couple of games now.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,057]

It has been too long since we've won this beautiful competition. Looking forward to see this great man lifting it again with us! The greatest manager in the history of Chelsea!

We must enjoy this, but at the same time we know what is our main target for the next season. There is only one trophy that Mr.Mourinho hasn't won with us..... ;-)

Many people share your opinion, including most of our squad perhaps, so the importance of what you say cannot be denied. For me however the main aim next season, and every season till the end of time, will be to win the domestic league we're in.

[Special Juan 28,090]

Best manager in the world, and that was before today. Embrace him, stop hating.

[samzilla 517]

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.

[LAB 1,030]

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 7,043]

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.