AR87
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He said a whole lot of nothing. Not much to glean from all of this.
It's only City that have managed to 'out think' him over the last 2 seasons. He usually has a strategy up his sleeve. His Chelsea side did a perfect number on both City and Liverpool in the pastThing is, I don’t think Mourinho is the type to admit that the likes of Pep / Man City would affect the way he approaches a game.
He would like to portray the idea that he is confident and knows what he is doing IMO.
Really? I don't like the football he has Utd playing at times but I have a soft spot for the man himself.He is such a grump.
Seriously, hard to watch.
We will only know what the gap is at the end of the season, at that point it will be easier to know what is needed next year.What is he trying to say?
He's a realist, he knows perfectly well that he needs at least 3 quality reinforcements to get consistent first and foremost, and then we can talk about getting close to them.He's not lying then.
It's concerning that you think he should be transparent in a press conference where the media hate him.Why he is obsessed with getting points for 2nd? For me what's important is that tommorow is an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season and when they asked him about Liverpool-City game and whether it changes his approach he says no. Its concerning if hes watched that game and decided in his mind that defending is the way. Expect more bus parking tommorow.
Look at the table and see how far away we are. How many points behind and how much ground we have to make up.What is he trying to say?
We're going to try to get enough points for 2nd = We're going to park the bus. That's my real worry but we'll have to wait and see.Think we will need to see how we perform in the game, if we give it a go or not, the result, how Jose reacts to the result. I hope as you said that he understands the significance of this game. That we do not want to be the team who hands them the title, that it is a derby match that we also want to win.
Not really, it's the human side coming through. We don't have to hate the personalities to such an extreme;the football,tactics etc yes, but the people themselves, it doesn't have to go too farReally? I don't like the football he has Utd playing at times but I have a soft spot for the man himself.
I also liked LvG, so something is obviously wrong with me.
If Liverpool win the early game we will be out of 2nd by k.o won't we?We're going to try to get enough points for 2nd = We're going to park the bus. That's my real worry but we'll have to wait and see.
It depends if he's decided that he doesn't want City to win it at home against us.We're going to try to get enough points for 2nd = We're going to park the bus. That's my real worry but we'll have to wait and see.
Why does he have to tell the press the exact way he is going to play? Pre-match pressers are nothing short of bull and worthless in all honesty. "Points for second" - easy, try put the relaxers on City as the league is already wrapped up. He'll tell is players what he wants privately, not bare all to the press.Why he is obsessed with getting points for 2nd? For me what's important is that tommorow is an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season and when they asked him about Liverpool-City game and whether it changes his approach he says no. Its concerning if hes watched that game and decided in his mind that defending is the way. Expect more bus parking tommorow.
Think he was pretty determined that he was going to tell them sod all.Why does he have to tell the press the exact way he is going to play? Pre-match pressers are nothing short of bull and worthless in all honesty. "Points for second" - easy, try put the relaxers on City as the league is already wrapped up. He'll tell is players what he wants privately, not bare all to the press.
"But they keep asking him shit questions"Pressers are there for a reason. He does not want to talk about other teams, he is not going to talk about his tactics for the upcoming match? So what on Earth should the journos ask him about? Who's unavailable? Romero. 10 secs, the presser is over. Is it the way it is supposed to be?
Yes. But with 2 games in hand.If Liverpool win the early game we will be out of 2nd by k.o won't we?
Rightfully so. Press will try get Jose from any angle - since Joses persona means whatever the press write is deemed believableThink he was pretty determined that he was going to tell them sod all.
There's playing it down but then there's killing the vibe. He doesn't need to tell them what the plans our but why is finishing 2nd of such paramount importance? Tomorrow's result is key but our performance and approach is even more important because the fans will be able to see the progress and we'll feel more optimistic ahead of next season. Even if we lose the game.Why does he have to tell the press the exact way he is going to play? Pre-match pressers are nothing short of bull and worthless in all honesty. "Points for second" - easy, try put the relaxers on City as the league is already wrapped up. He'll tell is players what he wants privately, not bare all to the press.
Yeah....it’s shorter than it used to be.Only the first segment.
It was very brief indeed. Maybe there is a 12minute monologue around the cornerYeah....it’s shorter than it used to be.
It's good to beat them but tomorrow's game won't be a sign for anything.There's playing it down but then there's killing the vibe. He doesn't need to tell them what the plans our but why is finishing 2nd of such paramount importance? Tomorrow's result is key but our performance and approach is even more important because the fans will be able to see the progress and we'll feel more optimistic ahead of next season. Even if we lose the game.
Pep coming out in his presser before scouse game saying he will attack them at Anfield, didnt work out too well. Pressers are obligations, an unnecessary event in all honesty. 2nd is important as it is the best we can achieve in the league. He's reduced the pressure on the game from our side, and tried to relax City a bit since no one will catch them.There's playing it down but then there's killing the vibe. He doesn't need to tell them what the plans our but why is finishing 2nd of such paramount importance? Tomorrow's result is key but our performance and approach is even more important because the fans will be able to see the progress and we'll feel more optimistic ahead of next season. Even if we lose the game.
It's great to watch. Idiot press and journalist should be treated like that only for asking stupid questions.He is such a grump.
Seriously, hard to watch.
Down-playing.Why he is obsessed with getting points for 2nd?
Let everyone know we're a threat? But the advantage is to have your enemies underestimate you. This seems like people wanting Jose to apologise after Sevilla. Does it benefit them or does it benefit the team? It seems to be more about making them feel better instead of being of profit.For me what's important is that tommorow is an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season and when they asked him about Liverpool-City game and whether it changes his approach he says no.
It would be concerning if one game changed his idea of football. What's really concerning is that fans can't remember what happened to Spurs or the profile of teams who have knocked Pep's teams out of the CL in the past. These are the people who could force Jose out of the club.Its concerning if hes watched that game and decided in his mind that defending is the way.
Because its an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season, but doesnt want them to know thats what he's thinking.Why he is obsessed with getting points for 2nd? For me what's important is that tommorow is an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season and when they asked him about Liverpool-City game and whether it changes his approach he says no. Its concerning if hes watched that game and decided in his mind that defending is the way. Expect more bus parking tommorow.
This. Post Fergie era. No manager can say anything to please.Conplaints about his presser are hilarious. Doesn't say anything - wrong, says too much - wrong,makes perfectly understandable points - what is he talking about.
Oh and obsession about if he's grumpy or not..
Whatever he says it will be twisted.
They really asked him about this game and people wanted him to replay ? Since when a manager is asked to anaylze another match between 2 other clubs ?14:15
Mourinho was asked about the City vs Liverpool game
I’m not a pundit, I’m not going to comment on the game.
Another chatty response...
This will never happen.They really asked him about this game and people wanted him to replay ? Since when a manager is asked to anaylze another match between 2 other clubs ?
When will English journalists stop being idiots and do their job as it should ?
You want Jose to say he is going to re-watch videos of the match and copy stuff from Klopp.Why he is obsessed with getting points for 2nd? For me what's important is that tommorow is an opportunity to lay down a marker for next season and when they asked him about Liverpool-City game and whether it changes his approach he says no. Its concerning if hes watched that game and decided in his mind that defending is the way. Expect more bus parking tommorow.
There aren't many journalists about now. They all just write opinion pieces with no facts in them, other times they are sport gossip columnists. The fact that journalist from years ago had access to players and managers because they were trustworthy. It is no wonder nobody actually wants to talk to them as they just twist and manipulate their words to suit the agenda of the journalist.They really asked him about this game and people wanted him to replay ? Since when a manager is asked to anaylze another match between 2 other clubs ?
When will English journalists stop being idiots and do their job as it should ?
Exactly. I'd be concerned if he said he's going to throw out our previous match preparation and do something different because Liverpool won a home game. The important thing isn't if we copy Klopp or not, it's how well we're prepared for City on match-day and whether the players play with confidence and courage.You want Jose to say he is going to re-watch videos of the match and copy stuff from Klopp.
Even if he wants to use some of the tactics, do you want him to say that he is going to lookup to Liverpool and borrow their game.
More importantly, do you think players could just flip and go hung-ho because one team managed to do something.
That makes us two of us worried about ourselves KatieReally? I don't like the football he has Utd playing at times but I have a soft spot for the man himself.
I also liked LvG, so something is obviously wrong with me.
Moyes style?You want Jose to say he is going to re-watch videos of the match and copy stuff from Klopp.
Even if he wants to use some of the tactics, do you want him to say that he is going to lookup to Liverpool and borrow their game.
More importantly, do you think players could just flip and go hung-ho because one team managed to do something.