Glazers give him the sack today. Certainly wasn't expecting it so soon - just was listening to the Totally Football Show from yesterday and most thought he would last the year. I did think he was doing his darndest to be out by Christmas and lo and behold, it happens.
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My guess is he's coaching somewhere next season.
You can't argue with Mourinho's resume, but wow, it did not work out in Manchester.
Inter will take him back. Spalletti can't win a big game to save his life.
Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.
I bet they'd love to pry away Pochettino from Spurs
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he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).
Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.
Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown.
Great managers adapt their system over time, understanding that learning is fluid in sports. Those that don't adapt and maintain a rigidity end up flaming out after a couple of years.
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In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said:
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he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).
Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.
Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown.
I'd agree - that particular match was one of the most fascinating and important of the last 20 years.
He's just never gotten over Barcelona picking Guardiola over him to succeed Rijkaard. Part of the result has been that he has really dug his heels in on how his teams play...anti-Guardiola football.
Moyes was in the most unenviable position of following a legend.
van Gaal actually started to find some direction but it just wasn't quick enough for United fans.
And now Mourinho. Whose ancient style just doesn't fit with Manchester. Plus, he's such a prick with his mind games towards players. He's essentially taken a wrecking ball to Pogba mind.
This is a very difficult job right now. There are a lot of holes with this team. Woodward does not inspire any confidence with his transfer moves and what is in the pipeline. Poch is apparently the target, but I would take a look at Conte. Not sure what the hell went wrong in Chelsea but he did some great work in year one there...think his passion and personality with be an interesting fit...
It would surprise me if he'd take that job. I agree he'd be a great hire (Pogba would love it), but Zidane strikes me as more of a Serie A or French national team manager.
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In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said:
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he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).
Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.
Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown.
I'd agree - that particular match was one of the most fascinating and important of the last 20 years.
He's just never gotten over Barcelona picking Guardiola over him to succeed Rijkaard. Part of the result has been that he has really dug his heels in on how his teams play...anti-Guardiola football.
Him parading around the field after the final whistle remains an iconic image of the modern champions league for me. He was endlessly fascinating and everything he'd accomplished up to that moment could not be argued with. I think Real Madrid broke him in some ways. And Chelsea is still recovering from the personnel decisions he made during his second stint, despite winning another title.
Woodward has to go - they made some BAD buys - and they need someone who can complement the next manager's vision not just sign sponsorship deals.
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