He's a bit of a Jefsmith McJohnson, and by that I mean that he is the kind of guy that makes you smile when he wins and makes you smile when he loses. I think a character like Mourinho can only be good for the English game. He's a top notch w@nker, let's say. I liked Ranieri as well, but not for the same reason. Revelian
I respect that he looks out for his players (for the most part) and instills with them the belief that they can win no matter who the opposition is or how much time exists in a match. He's a sensational motivator. Having said that, I also think he's a pompous windbag that doesn't know when to shut up, which is actually making it easy to root for any team that's playing his.
It's pretty hard to deny the fact that he's an absolutely fanstastic manager. In fact, It should be common knowlege. That said, for me, he can win all the trophies and be as good of a manager as he wants...but that doesn't change the fact that he's just an ************** of a person. Thus...hate.
Read this article haters and see if it changes how you see him? The excerpt is provided as a fair use piece of the piece to tease you into reading the whole bit. http://football.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,4284,1431286,00.html "A saner assessment of Mourinho's psychology is provided by Oliver James, the psychologist and author of They F*** you up: How to Survive Family Life. 'On a superficial reading the best person to compare him with is Brian Clough,' says James. 'But there are huge differences. Clough's moods swung violently, he drank, and was essentially unhappy. I don't sense that with Mourinho. There is a playfulness to him which is more important than the narcissistic desire to show off or the desire to impose himself on everyone else, which one gets a very strong sense of with Ferguson. 'Both Ferguson and Arsène Wenger have a strong sense of unfulfilled ambition, but with Mourinho there is a joy to what he does, which is more important than a desire to crush the opposition. He does not need to ******** on everyone else to make himself feel better.'"
Love him..... I must admit Ive had a couple of moments were I could have gone either way, but in general, I dont think you can fault him for what he does. Hes an excellent manager and hes not afraid to speak a few truths. We couldnt keep him in Portugal but we root for him where ever he goes and wish him Boa sorte! I just have to correct him on one thing though. He likes to call himself, "The Special one" ......sorry, thats me
Just read that article, and how ********ing similar does he sound to me. Strange to say the least. pfffffffffft even. Ps. So ********. Leave his lucky coat alone. The Media latch on to anything imo.
I'm biased because I'm a Portugal supporter. That said, though, I like Mourinho because he makes the world a more interesting place. Sometimes I think he goes too far--like with announcing Rijkaard's lineup before the Barca game--but right or wrong, the soccer world is more fun and entertaining with him in it. I don't buy the psychological assessment posted above, but one thing it said--that there is a certain joy in the way Mourinho works--strikes me as quite true. Plus, you can't argue with the results: the man makes hardware happen. Period.
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/3446834 I can't believe any one glorifying this man. The man is a liar and total a*s!!! What a complete whiner!! I "might" be able to respect him as a manager if he would just shut up!! Enough is enough! Just the play the game!
What I like most about Mourinho at the moment is that he makes Rijkaard look better, more sophisticated and intelligent by the minute. Suffice it to say that the entire Netherlands, including Robben fans, will be cheering Barcelona on tonight. That said, at least Mourinho admitted that Barcelona was the better side in the first leg. Perhaps there's an ounce of common sense in him after all.
So am I. Hard to respect a guy who has the backing he does, and waits til it's in the bag before acting the ass... He seems a little....petulant. He's not content to allow the team the glory. Instead, he sees Sir I Licks and Obscene Finger getting press for their 3rd grade bitchfestival, and decides he deserves some attention too...
He started out as Van Gaal's assistant at Barcelona. He has subsequently said Van Gaal was a great example for him. Now I for one remember how people all loved Van Gaal's obnoxious, arrogant behaviour WHEN HE WAS STILL WINNING. Everybody thought he was very entertaining, and, as you describe Mourinho, everybody then described Van Gaal as a born winner. As soon as Van Gaal stopped winning, however, everybody just thought he was an obnoxious, arrogant snob. I'd be very surprised if Mourinho didn't follow the same route.
See. I love Chelsea because of Jose Mourinho and i hate the ********ing Cockneys. I just appreciate good football. I dont ask for very much. Just a few pound in my pocket for a pint and nice football. Simple as that.
He's a good tactician but it's not hard to be a good manager when you can spend all the dosh you want. It's like playing Premier manager with the cheat, a 6 year old could do his job, the kid might cry more but that's basically what Mourinho does but without the tears.