Mourinho at City

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Fucking laughable to say that we should sack Mancini if he wins FA Cup.

I'd take Mourinho IF we could somehow trick him into coming IF we didn't make it to top 4 or win FA Cup.

I could understand this if people were talking about someone who plays attractive football but Mourinho doesn't. I could very well deal with Jose's football because he gets results but whingers who say that we should sack Mancini if he wins FA Cup to get Mourinho to win FA Cup are foolish.

To be fair, we won't draw Leicester/Notts County/2nd string Villa & Reading every year! The semi will be our first real test.

With that draw I would like to think any manager would get us to this stage of the competition with the players we have.

But in the past we have failed at shit teams.

But in the past we haven't spunked the sort of cash we have now for the squad we have now.

[john68]

Piccs,
For fucks sake...how long does it take for you to fucking realise that momney only buys you players...teams are built over time.
MONEY HAS GOT NEXT TO FUCK ALL TO BUY SUCCESS...IT IS ALMOST IRRELEVENT, UNLESS THE POLAYERS YOU BUY ARE ALLOWED TO BE MADE INTO A TEAM.
When you start to fucking understand that...you are starting to mentally progress on this.

[Wooders]

Piccs,
For fucks sake...how long does it take for you to fucking realise that momney only buys you players...teams are built over time.
MONEY HAS GOT NEXT TO FUCK ALL TO BUY SUCCESS...IT IS ALMOST IRRELEVENT, UNLESS THE POLAYERS YOU BUY ARE ALLOWED TO BE MADE INTO A TEAM.
When you start to fucking understand that...you are starting to mentally progress on this.

but you do need to play players to their strengths - not just cram them into a system ala bobby

[Blue Since 76]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

[dazby]

Going off the poll results it seems there are 3 distinct groups. The group that want him regardless, the group that dont want him at all, and those that want him if Mancio misses the target and the cup. Interesting.

[Paco Gento]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

He can't be sacked because the members who own the club are behind him. Pérez said he will stay longer than 4 years and Mourinho said he doesn't mind signing another contract. Even if Pérez wasn't on Mourinho' side, Pérez has no saying in this because his head can be demanded any time of the day. We aren't plc, Pérez and Valdano are just employees like the rest of the members.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

That's it isn't it. People keep throwing Mourinho's name around like he'd be sure to join us. I don't think he would come. Who else is there? Complete and utter joke like Benitez?

Although I'm sure loads of people would want Steve Bruce or someone like that.

[avoidconfusion]

That's it isn't it. People keep throwing Mourinho's name around like he'd be sure to join us. I don't think he would come. Who else is there? Complete and utter joke like Benitez?

Although I'm sure loads of people would want Steve Bruce or someone like that.

Mick McCarthy!!!!

[lets all have a disco]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

That's it isn't it. People keep throwing Mourinho's name around like he'd be sure to join us. I don't think he would come. Who else is there? Complete and utter joke like Benitez?

Although I'm sure loads of people would want Steve Bruce or someone like that.

Ruud Gullit.


To be fair Benitez has won more pots than Bob and in different countries.

That is all.

[Alioune DVToure]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

That's it isn't it. People keep throwing Mourinho's name around like he'd be sure to join us. I don't think he would come. Who else is there? Complete and utter joke like Benitez?

Although I'm sure loads of people would want [highlight]Steve Bruce or someone like that[/highlight].

Give another example so we know exactly what you mean by "someone like that" :)

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Mourinho won't leave before his contract run out. Yesterday he said he won't mind signing another one if the club want. Such quotes probably will not make the British press but be sure that he is not leaving any time soon. Pérez defended him last week in the media and Pérez never speak to the media. Most of all, Mourinho has the fans on his side which makes him untouchable.

If he wins nothing, which is a possibility, he'll be sacked. If he wins something, he might well decide he's proved himself in yet another country and be willing to walk. He'd probably cost about £20m in compensation, but if you're willing to spend that and more on a player, why wouldn't you spend it on a manager as well?

More worrying, is if Mancini goes, which is a distinct possibility, we need a new manager. Surely next time we'll want someone with premier league experience, but who has also won things in England and in European football. I can only think of three names - Taggart, Mourinho and Benitez. Can't see us going for Taggart, so we're down to two. What if Mourinho says no...

That's it isn't it. People keep throwing Mourinho's name around like he'd be sure to join us. I don't think he would come. Who else is there? Complete and utter joke like Benitez?

Although I'm sure loads of people would want Steve Bruce or someone like that.

Ruud Gullit.


To be fair Benitez has won more pots than Bob and in different countries.

That is all.

I hope your joking with that Benitez comment. Bobby ain't doing all too well right now but Benitez is garbage.

Gullit would be great for comedy value. He'd bench Silva and Tevez, buy few Dutch scrubs and we'd have no tactics. We'd be shit but at least it would be funny. I think.

[Paco Gento]

The 'Hitler of Brazilians' Van Gaal can be a good option for City. 442/433 attacking football, he will get rid of anything slow and lazy and will reshape you in no time. One thing you can't argue about him is everywhere he worked the clubs immediately made a huge progress. Discipline in the squad will improve too and he will cost nothing.

[CityFanFromRome]

What about Ancelotti? I don't think he'll stay at Chelsea unless he wins the CL, he has Prem experience having won it last season and European experience having won the CL twice with Milan. He's touted to go to Roma if he leaves Chelsea, he's the main target of the new owners which should arrive there next week, but you never know, he may want to prove a point to Abramovich if he does get sacked by the Russian.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

The 'Hitler of Brazilians' Van Gaal can be a good option for City. 442/433 attacking football, he will get rid of anything slow and lazy and will reshape you in no time. One thing you can't argue about him is everywhere he worked the clubs immediately made a huge progress. Discipline in the squad will improve too and he will cost nothing.

Van Gaal I'd take. In fact, he has always been one of my favourites.

However van Gaal comes with his own set of problems. A) That'd mean ANOTHER complete squad revamp. We got SO many players that doesn't suit his system ie team first and foremost.... no bullshit. B) He is "My way or the highway" character. The complicated structure of our Club with strong director of football etc wouldn't necesserily suit him. C) When Taggart retires, van Gaal has always been number one to take over so this could REALLY lead into embarrasing situation.

[Paco Gento]

The 'Hitler of Brazilians' Van Gaal can be a good option for City. 442/433 attacking football, he will get rid of anything slow and lazy and will reshape you in no time. One thing you can't argue about him is everywhere he worked the clubs immediately made a huge progress. Discipline in the squad will improve too and he will cost nothing.

Van Gaal I'd take. In fact, he has always been one of my favourites.

However van Gaal comes with his own set of problems. A) That'd mean ANOTHER complete squad revamp. We got SO many players that doesn't suit his system ie team first and foremost.... no bullshit. B) He is "My way or the highway" character. The complicated structure of our Club with strong director of football etc wouldn't necesserily suit him. C) When Taggart retires, van Gaal has always been number one to take over so this could REALLY lead into embarrasing situation.

Do you have a director of football? I thought in England things worked differently and the coach had control over almost everything.

You think he will take over drunk old trog? Fungus will appoint some of his muppet Neville, Giggs, Scholes etc so he can control the club even if not still officially a manager.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

The 'Hitler of Brazilians' Van Gaal can be a good option for City. 442/433 attacking football, he will get rid of anything slow and lazy and will reshape you in no time. One thing you can't argue about him is everywhere he worked the clubs immediately made a huge progress. Discipline in the squad will improve too and he will cost nothing.

Van Gaal I'd take. In fact, he has always been one of my favourites.

However van Gaal comes with his own set of problems. A) That'd mean ANOTHER complete squad revamp. We got SO many players that doesn't suit his system ie team first and foremost.... no bullshit. B) He is "My way or the highway" character. The complicated structure of our Club with strong director of football etc wouldn't necesserily suit him. C) When Taggart retires, van Gaal has always been number one to take over so this could REALLY lead into embarrasing situation.

Do you have a director of football? I thought in England things worked differently and the coach had control over almost everything.

You think he will take over drunk old trog? Fungus will appoint some of his muppet Neville, Giggs, Scholes etc so he can control the club even if not still officially a manager.

If my memory serves me, they offered van Gaal Rags job when Taggart was going to retire some seven years ago.

[Paco Gento]

The 'Hitler of Brazilians' Van Gaal can be a good option for City. 442/433 attacking football, he will get rid of anything slow and lazy and will reshape you in no time. One thing you can't argue about him is everywhere he worked the clubs immediately made a huge progress. Discipline in the squad will improve too and he will cost nothing.

Van Gaal I'd take. In fact, he has always been one of my favourites.

However van Gaal comes with his own set of problems. A) That'd mean ANOTHER complete squad revamp. We got SO many players that doesn't suit his system ie team first and foremost.... no bullshit. B) He is "My way or the highway" character. The complicated structure of our Club with strong director of football etc wouldn't necesserily suit him. C) When Taggart retires, van Gaal has always been number one to take over so this could REALLY lead into embarrasing situation.

Do you have a director of football? I thought in England things worked differently and the coach had control over almost everything.

You think he will take over drunk old trog? Fungus will appoint some of his muppet Neville, Giggs, Scholes etc so he can control the club even if not still officially a manager.

If my memory serves me, they offered van Gaal Rags job when Taggart was going to retire some seven years ago.

So it makes sense I didn't know this. I always thought the drunk old trog will only leave Man U in a wooden box and his successor will be chosen by him.

[avoidconfusion]

Van Gaal did very well at Bayern too....

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Van Gaal did very well at Bayern too....

I don't know if you are being sarcastic but he was excellent there last year. They haven't been doing well this season though.

[mcfc1632]

please please no - everything would be about him and very little about CITY and then he would fuck off and leave no legacy or momentum - total vanity signing to satisfy people that cannot think beyond the immediate and the press campaign (IMO) - of course they want him back - but they do not have the long term interests of CITY at heart