OFFICIAL: Jose Mourinho is Manchester United manager | Megathread closed, start new Mourinho threads

[saivet]

The best (and biggest) manager in the game finally coming to the biggest club in the world (not trying to start a debate, just excited). It's been a long time coming since SAF left. So happy.

Joined Tuesday. Around 25 posts and then promoted. Bravo.

 

[JB08]

Still hasn't sunk in for me. I guess it will in pre-season. That's a long time to wait!

 

[Attila]

United players will discover they will pay the price if they don't buy into Mourinho's ways.
“Disciplining players is a crucial part of being a manager and we found out how Jose Mourinho goes about it following a 0-0 draw away to Levante,” added Dudek.
“Pedro León, a right winger, arrived at Real Madrid from Getafe €10 million and thought he was a superstar, but he didn’t go straight into the team. This annoyed him and he was on the bench at Levante.
“We were drawing 0-0 and Mourinho asked him to warm up, but rather than do so properly he simply stood by the corner flag and did a few stretches. I was sitting on the bench near Mourinho and he spotted this. He was fuming: “Look at his lack of effort. And then he gets offended when I tell him he’s not buckling down...'
"He put León on for Angel di Maria for the final half-hour but when he twice had perfect opportunities to put crosses in he failed to deliver them and we drew 0-0.”
Mourinho tore into León in the Real dressing room.
Dudek recalls Mourinho saying: "You are unprofessional. You think you’re cheating me? No. You’re cheating your team-mates. I saw your warm-up. You couldn’t care less about it, but I put you on. Two balls you had to deliver. Two balls for the strikers to put into an empty net. But you were not prepared. Do you care about playing for Real Madrid? Everyone has their five minutes here. You’ve had yours.
“The following day we had training ahead of a Champions League tie away to Auxerre. León thought he would play, but Mourinho called us all into the middle of the pitch and singled him out: 'I’m really sorry that you’re not interested in playing for Real Madrid. Really sorry. Others would sacrifice everything to wear the shirt. But you’re not interested.'
“He turned to a young winger who was training with us by the name of Juan Carlos.
'How old are you?'
'Nineteen.'
'Do you want to play for Real?'
'Yes.'
'When I ask you to warm up will you show full commitment?'
'I will.'
'Good. You’re on the bench on Tuesday night.'
“Then he turned back to Pedro León: “You will watch it at home on TV. I need people who will die for Real Madrid. Enjoy watching the Champions League on television.”
"We understood that there were no half-measures with Mourinho. He made an example of León in front of us all to make us aware that if we didn’t put the effort in there would be no hiding place.”
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...l-news/jose-mourinho-man-utd-insight-11378828

 

[Jean claude van hire]

Was a breath of fresh air for me when he first strutted into the Pl, yeah & I suppose he quickly started to get under the skin. However, there is absolutely no doubting his qualities as a manager and if he wants to truly go down as one of the greats he has to succeed here. I'm actually looking forward to watching this club again for the first time in a long while, great appointment!

 

[acrebo]

I've spent a lot of time driving over the last couple of days, which invariably means listening to TalkSport / 5Live and thinking about sport in general.

I have reservations about Jose. As of now, I still don't think this particular leopard can change his spots to the extent he needs to if he is truly going to 'get' our club. It'll still be about him and that irks me a bit.

Also, I'm nervous about what he'll do to the youth structure. I really don't want 50 young foreign players out on loan at obscure clubs so we can sell 49 of them for marginal profits in 3 years' time.

But, the more I've thought about it, the more I realise that I've enjoyed thinking about it. It's exciting again and it's making me want to guess what I think he'll do and who he'll buy and how we'll play.

I've not had that excitement at the beginning of a season for 3 years so, even if it ends in a train wreck in 12 months' time, I don't really care. Let's have some fun again...

 

[VanGaalEra]

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[nimic]

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It's a bit early to burn down the Sir Alex Ferguson stand and replace it with the Jose Mourinho stand, isn't it?

 

[Earthquake]

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Aggressive, brutally harsh, and well earned.

I like it, hopefully he brings that to Man Utd.

 

[Nevilles.Wear.Prada]

The aura, that confidence with borderline arrogance, that relentless pursuit of excellence at all costs. If he is not a proper Manchester united manager, i don't know who is. Welcome jose, you just made us an attraction once again. Now, make a team out of us, make us hard to beat, there are some lower teams who are coming to OT and play with 2 strikers nowadays (never happened in fergies days, they just pack the midfield and hope for a counter) make em park the bus and pray for a lucky deflection and a miracle like good ol' days. If anybody can do it, its you. Im getting a jersey named "special" and numbered "1". Can't wait!!

 

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[Sigma]

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That's brilliant

 

[SteveJ]

I don't think it's fair to expect miracles from José - he's neither 'the greatest manager the world has ever seen' nor 'the flop who nearly relegated his last club'. The PL is becoming increasingly more competitive and spending money is no guarantor of success, so I'll be really happy if we're top 4 by season two of his reign. No doubt that'll seem, to some, a very minor achievement considering the scale of United, and Mourinho's reputation; but, despite Moyes' and LVG's cack-handed efforts, I'm not convinced their failure was entirely about them - I still believe we need major changes to the playing staff before we compete for titles.

 

[Ibi Dreams]

With Mourinho at United and Pep at City, our preseason friendly against them might be one of the least friendly friendlies ever

 

[Billy Blaggs]

That's the kind of me manager we've been begging for.

 

[Jean claude van hire]

I don't think it's fair to expect miracles from José - he's neither 'the greatest manager the world has ever seen' nor 'the flop who nearly relegated his last club'. The PL is becoming increasingly more competitive and spending money is no guarantor of success, so I'll be really happy if we're top 4 by season two of his reign. No doubt that'll seem, to some, a very minor achievement considering the scale of United, and Mourinho's reputation; but, despite Moyes' and LVG's cack-handed efforts, I'm not convinced their failure was entirely about them - I still believe we need major changes to the playing staff before we compete for titles.

That's a very pessimistic view imo. I hope for a title challenge, but I anticipate a top 3 position given our resources and the objectives this club should be aiming for.

 

[NinjaZombie]

Jose said on MUTV wants to forget the past three years! So do we Jose, apart from the Cup win that is and Daves Charity Shield!

So happy he is ours!

Funny how Moyes only won the Charity Shield with us, considering charity was how he got the job.

 

[dwd]

Have any of the current team commented on his arrival?

 

[Stobzilla]

Have any of the current team commented on his arrival?

Paddy McNair has done, quotes are on the last but one page of his thread.

 

[Attila]

I don't think it's fair to expect miracles from José - he's neither 'the greatest manager the world has ever seen' nor 'the flop who nearly relegated his last club'. The PL is becoming increasingly more competitive and spending money is no guarantor of success, so I'll be really happy if we're top 4 by season two of his reign. No doubt that'll seem, to some, a very minor achievement considering the scale of United, and Mourinho's reputation; but, despite Moyes' and LVG's cack-handed efforts, I'm not convinced their failure was entirely about them - I still believe we need major changes to the playing staff before we compete for titles.

We can overtake Spurs and Leicester next year. Will be shocked if we are outside the top 4 again

We only finished 5 points from 2nd this year...the gap isn't that great

 

[Man of Leisure]

I don't think it's fair to expect miracles from José - he's neither 'the greatest manager the world has ever seen' nor 'the flop who nearly relegated his last club'. The PL is becoming increasingly more competitive and spending money is no guarantor of success, so I'll be really happy if we're top 4 by season two of his reign.

Fair enough, but his body of work suggests he's much closer to the former rather than the latter. Put me firmly in the group that'll be disappointed if we don't at least finish in the Top 4 by end of season one. In fact, I fancy our chances of finishing Top 4 more at the end of season one than season three.

 

[dwd]

Paddy McNair has done, quotes are on the last but one page of his thread.

Surprised Rooney hasn't said anything yet, he seems like a muppet in the real sense of the word.

 

[minoo-utd]

IMO with hiring one of the best coaches in the world of football the board now and finally has shown us the fans their true ambitions and show us that they are ready to break the bank for Jose because usually he gets what he wants and the board realize that well. If they wanted to keep their head low they could've stuck with Giggs or someone whose demands are limited. I see in hiring Mourinho besides the name of his I see a big step forward by our board finally. Hope he stays here for years to come.

 

[minoo-utd]

I really hope we see some of this.

At very least we will see finally our boss on the touchline.

 

[pseudo_canadian]

Still hasn't sunk in for me. I guess it will in pre-season. That's a long time to wait!

Same here, it's surreal. Jose fecking Mourinho is manager of Manchester United.

Just think, Mourinho went from winning the league with Chelsea to being the new Manchester United manager in about a year. That's simply crazy.

I don't think it will sit in until I see him in our colors and on the touchline.

 

[NoLogo]

Now that he is our manager. All the best Mou, may you have a long and successful career with us and restore our club to glory.

 

[Ole90+3]

This is more José fecking Mourinho than BFS ever was.

José fecking Mourinho!

 

[Pexbo]

Yes. Woodward playing with fire if he thinks Mendes won't take the piss. I want Mourinho to have final say on transfers of course, but shouldn't give his agent free reign to dictate things. I don't know how you can handle that without having someone else oversea that side of things.

It's not in Mourinho's interest to take a load of overpaid unmotivated stars from Mendes. It's also not in Mendes' interest long term to saddle Mourinho and United with his rejects. They will all want to have the right players here.

 

[Devil may care]

Memphis should read this.

 

[Attila]

His league record vs the top teams

Mourinho vs Arsenal
5 Wins - 6 Draws - 0 Losses

Mourinho Vs United
5 Wins - 4 Draws - 1 Loss

Mourinho vs Liverpool
8 Wins - 1 Draw - 2 Loss

Mourinho vs City
6 Wins - 3 Draws - 2 Loss

In 2014 he managed to go to the Etihad, Emirates, Old Trafford and Anfield while getting 10/12 points and conceding 0 goals.

He lost 1 out of his first 100 Chelsea home games.

Also thought this was impressive

Can't wait to see what he does at United.

 

[Chekhov]

His league record vs the top teams

Mourinho vs Arsenal
5 Wins - 6 Draws - 0 Losses

Mourinho Vs United
5 Wins - 4 Draws - 1 Loss

Mourinho vs Liverpool
8 Wins - 1 Draw - 2 Loss

Mourinho vs City
6 Wins - 3 Draws - 2 Loss

In 2014 he managed to go to the Etihad, Emirates, Old Trafford and Anfield while getting 10/12 points and conceding 0 goals.

He lost 1 out of his first 100 Chelsea home games.

Also thought this was impressive

Can't wait to see what he does at United.

The proof is in the pudding, as the expression goes. That's just outstanding.

 

[Offside]

His record as a manager is truely incredible. He is the closest thing we can get to guarenteed success that isn't Alex Ferguson. That's why it's baffling he wasn't lined up in 2013.

The way he leaves clubs is a concern but Chelsea and Madrid are chavy clubs anyway. Hopefully he would have more respect here and leave on a high like at Porto or Inter.

 

[elmo]

This is something van Gaal and Moyes lacked. Rooney started games because he's the captain even though his form as appalling for the majority of the seasons.

 

[DOTA]

Can't wait to see what he does at United.

Rafa's really very respectable there.

 

[elmo]

Rafa's really very respectable there.

Rafa's fine, if he has no say in transfers. He's a brilliant tactician who's terrible at recognising players talents. He'll probably make a great National team coach to be honest.

 

[Rory 7]

Scottish, Longevity, PL Experience, cut from the same cloth, will stay a long time etc. Everything but the most important part.

Is he a top manager? Answer. No

Mourinho is more like Fergie than Moyes will ever be.

You are missing a key word. Cheap.
Moyes was always the cheap option. Points per transfer spend was part of the equation. The Glazers went with the cheap option in Moyes (wrongly). Now they are paying EVEN more for Mourinho, three years too late. Am glad he's finally here but our owners are grade A tools.

 

[Pexbo]

You are missing a key word. Cheap.
Moyes was always the cheap option. Points per transfer spend was part of the equation. The Glazers went with the cheap option in Moyes (wrongly). Now they are paying EVEN more for Mourinho, three years too late. Am glad he's finally here but our owners are grade A tools.

That's nonsense. Moyes himself said he had a virtually unlimited transfer kitty and he chose not to use it because he didn't want to suddenly change his ways and spend for the sake of spending.

 

[Rory 7]

That's nonsense. Moyes himself said he had a virtually unlimited transfer kitty and he chose not to use it because he didn't want to suddenly change his ways and spend for the sake of spending.

So was Moyes' salary on the same scale as Mourinho's? Jose's salary alone will be half what Moyes spent on players. Call my post nonsense all you like. The actual figures, if you care to post them, already show Moyes was the cheap option. He was appointed having 'succeeded' with Everton on a shoestring.

 

[Pexbo]

So was Moyes' salary on the same scale as Mourinho's? Jose's salary alone will be half what Moyes spent on players. Call my post nonsense all you like. The actual figures, if you care to post them, already show Moyes was the cheap option. He was appointed having 'succeeded' with Everton on a shoestring.

We went after Pep, we went after Carlo which shows our intentions. We ended up settling for Moyes for other reasons than costs. The Van Gaal era and signing Mourinho makes a mockery of the suggestion the club is trying to do things cheaply.

So what if Moyes had a lower salary, why on earth would get anything different?

 

[Earthquake]

Rafa's fine, if he has no say in transfers. He's a brilliant tactician who's terrible at recognising players talents. He'll probably make a great National team coach to be honest.

That was probably half his issue at Madrid too, to be fair. Being forced to square peg certain players into his line up rather than being more tactically free.

 

[Sky1981]

So was Moyes' salary on the same scale as Mourinho's? Jose's salary alone will be half what Moyes spent on players. Call my post nonsense all you like. The actual figures, if you care to post them, already show Moyes was the cheap option. He was appointed having 'succeeded' with Everton on a shoestring.

feck me rory... Stop making cheap glazer excuse.

Moyes was on high salary, do you really think they'd hire moyes because he's 1m per year cheaper in salary?

For the love of God moyes spend a good 70m on top of the running champion