The Mourinho Thread

[killer1257 3,282]

But Simeone is also a manager which bet very strong in the "old school" in his starting eleven. Simeone is like Jose. If he came to Chelsea I am sure he will continue to use players like Iva, JT or Fabregas.

Mourinho and Simeone have the same characteristics. The only difference between them is that Jose is important for us and Simeone is important for Atletico Madrid. But both love the "Old School".

Does Simeone give youth a chance?

[didierforever 7,349]

But Simeone is also a manager which bet very strong in the "old school" in his starting eleven. Simeone is like Jose. If he came to Chelsea I am sure he will continue to use players like Iva, JT or Fabregas.

Mourinho and Simeone have the same characteristics. The only difference between them is that Jose is important for us and Simeone is important for Atletico Madrid. But both love the "Old School".

i am pretty sure no manager on the face of the earth would have started iva against everton/porto/soton if he actually had the club's best interest as his first priority.

[The Chels 2,502]

To pay 15m for new manager?? Apparently, BS.

The Mirror have almost certainly just plucked that figure/release clause out of thin air and I can't see any truth in the article, but £15m for one of the best managers in the world isn't that much when you compare it to the kind of sums we pay for players nowhere near an equivalent level (e.g. £27m for Cuadrado).

But Simeone is also a manager which bet very strong in the "old school" in his starting eleven. Simeone is like Jose. If he came to Chelsea I am sure he will continue to use players like Iva, JT or Fabregas.

Simeone is not perfect by any means and it's true that ultimately he is a cynical, defensive manager. It's clear to see why his style would turn off a lot of Chelsea fans and many would prefer something completely different like Guardiola. That said, personally I really enjoy watching Atleti because of the intensity they play at (which requires mobility and makes it unlikely that he'd continue with Ivanovic, Terry and Cesc) and how effective they generally are at nullifying the opposition. It tends to be a lot more controlled and well-executed than the type of defending that relies on opposition wastefulness and good goalkeeping, something which has become increasingly common in Mourinho's set-up.

Does Simeone give youth a chance?

He likes a mixture of youth and experience. In Atleti's last match (against Real Madrid, no less) he started with five players aged 30+ in addition to five players aged 24 or younger, including three 20-year-olds, and he brought on another 2 players of this type.

[Leif 6,006]

enough talk from players, walk the walk.

[didierforever 7,349]

enough talk from players, walk the walk.

they are all taking a leaf out of jose's book.

[supporter 3,088]

Does Simeone give youth a chance?

Yes. But it is also true that Simone bet on young players because Atletico de Madrid is a team with less economic power than Chelsea and they need to create young players and then selling them to other teams. in Chelsea IMO Simeone would be a different manager, very similar to Jose.

But Simeone is always surrounded by an "old school" of veteran players (like Godin, Miranda, Juanfran, Tiago, Gabi ...) which are totally untouchable for him.

[quickpassnmove 924]

Simeone is also the wrong manager. No.

We need to evolve, not hold or shrink.

[11Drogba 2,000]

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has claimed that he looks at a player’s star sign before signing them, and says that he likes Geminis as they are aggressive and intense.

http://www.espnfc.us/spanish-primera-divisi%C3%A3%C2%B3n/story/1764420/atletico-madrid-coach-diego-simeone-a-believer-in-horoscopes

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Simeone is a no-no for me. Extremely defensive manager. Not to mention his sides often lack offensive quality.

[MefiX19 1,092]

#BrendanForDaBridge

[Leif 6,006]

I'd rather hire a stranger called Simone

[Adnane 1,101]

they are all taking a leaf out of jose's book.

And you have been moaning for a week where they had absolutely no chance of proving if they will walk the walk or not.

Less moaning, more waiting.

[Yeboii 1,844]

Also if you think Costa is annoying with his antic on the pitch. Imagine having your manager like that!

[zolayes 14,489]

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has claimed that he looks at a player’s star sign before signing them, and says that he likes Geminis as they are aggressive and intense.

http://www.espnfc.us/spanish-primera-divisi%C3%A3%C2%B3n/story/1764420/atletico-madrid-coach-diego-simeone-a-believer-in-horoscopes

since I married a Gemini I must tend to agree (especially as She wont see this ) however it is just as logical as believing no one under 6'2 can play football

[Henrique 9,133]

Its great that people have different opinions.

I am also glad that the owner, board, players, coaches, scouts, and all associated with the club back the greatest manager CFC have ever had at present, and our views have zero influence on what happens.

Thats why he is getting sacked if results don't improve.