The Mourinho Thread

[francozola 2,040]

He's delivering a master class not only in tactics but also in media handling.

He's been spot on in pretty much every single instance this season. He protected the strikers when they weren't scoring and went through that torrid dry spell, saying stuff like he's happy they're working hard for the team, etc. Even if he's unhappy behind the scenes, saying things like that has immeasurable benefits. He constantly mentions how fantastic JT has been, praising guys like Azpi and Luiz, who are not nailed on starters, and others too. He's always talking up our players, giving them all the confidence in the world. The way he's handled Eden is also masterful. First saying he expects much more, and now that Eden is performing consistently, Jose continues to say that Eden has the potential to be as good as Messi and Ronaldo.

And finally, I love how he keeps playing down our chances to win the Prem. Everyone is obviously taking notice of us now that we're level with City, but we've pretty much been quietly chipping away and keeping just a short distance between us and the two above. Those draws away at United and Arsenal were slammed as awful, negative football. How fucking crucial do they look now?! We'll see who comes out on top in May. Jose is the best weapon we have.

So delighted!

[manpe 10,861]

He's delivering a master class not only in tactics but also in media handling.

He's been spot on in pretty much every single instance this season. He protected the strikers when they weren't scoring and went through that torrid dry spell, saying stuff like he's happy they're working hard for the team, etc. Even if he's unhappy behind the scenes, saying things like that has immeasurable benefits. He constantly mentions how fantastic JT has been, praising guys like Azpi and Luiz, who are not nailed on starters, and others too. He's always talking up our players, giving them all the confidence in the world. The way he's handled Eden is also masterful. First saying he expects much more, and now that Eden is performing consistently, Jose continues to say that Eden has the potential to be as good as Messi and Ronaldo.

And finally, I love how he keeps playing down our chances to win the Prem. Everyone is obviously taking notice of us now that we're level with City, but we've pretty much been quietly chipping away and keeping just a short distance between us and the two above. Those draws away at United and Arsenal were slammed as awful, negative football. How fucking crucial do they look now?! We'll see who comes out on top in May. Jose is the best weapon we have.

So delighted!

Agreed. In yesterday's post-match interview he praised individuals, he doesn't do that often, but this makes it just this bit more special for the players to hear.

"When the team needed, Petr was there. Ivanovic to score that goal as a defender was fantastic. Central defenders were immaculate. Azpilicueta against Speedy Gonzalez, because Jesus is unbelievably fast, Azpilicueta did a fantastic job."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rcpvssr81U

"The players are everything, the plan is just something to try to help them, but the players are everything."

"Is a team to defend when they have the ball, and is a team to attack when we have the ball."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbnX0p0C0zY

[Tomo 21,733]

The confidence and assurance Mourinho gives me is unrivalled.

Under Rafa RDM or even Ancelotti 1-0 at The Ethiad at HT and my nails would be off, last night i wasn't fully relaxed because Jose or not all it takes is one moment but i certainly wasn't the mess i was in similar circumstances under other managers.

[manpe 10,861]

Somewhy my Billy McCulloch thread was closed so I can't post there, but I must share this, just so funny

According to Jose Billy gave the team talk

[DDA 9,690]

And to think there were Chelsea fans who didn't want him to come back.

Wankers! Lol!

[iseah100 5,612]

Never question Mou.

[The Skipper 20,593]

In his entire run for Porto`s Champions league win, He beat only one big team and that was Man utd in the group stages.

It was still a very good achievement but to say that he is special because of his porto run is not correct IMO. He played bloody Monaco in the final FGS.

Jose Mourinho has over the years, been the luckiest of the managers. Always has found himself at the right place at the right time.

I am not saying that he is a bad coach/manager. He is a very good manager but hugely overrated because he is considered special. He is not among the top 5 managers for me.

From an Arsenal forum. Lol.

[Jase 43,479]

From an Arsenal forum. Lol.

I find cringeworthy whenever Arsenal fans moan about this supposed luck that other teams enjoy in the Champions League. Bet they would hardly care a jot if it was them instead. And double that Porto faced Man United in the group stage. Hardly Mourinho's fault that Monaco got to the final and we or Real Madrid couldn't beat them and mind, his Porto side also KO Lyon and Deportivo, who are by no means a pub team at that point of time, in addition to United in winning the competition.

[manpe 10,861]

Porto was his big breakthrough and people can talk about it as much as they want, but what he did at Leiria(?) gets constantly overlooked because he didn't win anything with them, but what he did there with no money or outstanding talent whatsoever was special.

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[Beigl 1,387]

Finally we are a top club again.We can beat anyone who crosses our paths.Thank you Mourinho!

[Parky 739]

Proved he is still the 'Special One"

[kellzfresh 7,229]

For 3 years now we've been complaining,

what is our identity?

what is our vision?

Why does the pivot not link up with the attack?

When will we be serious contenders to win any competition?

Mourinho has silenced all these questions fantastically. The way we played against city is the blue print for our style of play.

Heaven help europe when we get a clinical world striker, it will be massacre

[Special Juan 27,424]

It's like having a one man advantage on the field just having Jose, he's on another planet to any coach in world football.

Any who questions him and why he came back should hang their head in shame, there is nobody better in world football.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

It's like having a one man advantage on the field just having Jose, he's on another planet to any coach in world football.

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Any true chelsea fan who questions him and why he came back should hang their head in shame, there is nobody better in world football.

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[CHOULO19 24,332]

What?!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Somewhy my Billy McCulloch thread was closed so I can't post there, but I must share this, just so funny

According to Jose Billy gave the team talk

Archived. Will try to un-archive it.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

@Blue-in-me-Veins, I miss you around, Anthony (sp?)!

Where have you been, kiddo?

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this!

it's quite simply actually, lol, we just keep complicating it

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nice headline

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last edit, I promise

lol Pellegrini, lol

The picture of José celebrating, is that after the goal or after the final whistle?

[boshman 1,073]

One word - LEGEND