As Spurs were unceremoniously sent crashing out of this season’s UEFA Champions League, there were comments circulating on social media suggesting that Jose Mourinho is “finished”. It’s a sentiment that is perhaps a little too strong at this point, but there’s little doubt that the two-time European champion faces a difficult task in proving that… Continue reading >
After Man United’s loss to Sevilla this week, Jose Mourinho made a number of strange comments, one of which was to refer to the two occasions on which he has masterminded an aggregate Champions League victory over Man United, courtesy of a successful second leg result at Old Trafford. His main point was, probably, to… Continue reading >
There were huge contrasts in the reaction to Jose Mourinho’s sacking as Chelsea manager on Thursday. Fans of Chelsea were understandably disappointed that the man who led the club during last season’s title win had now been removed as club manager. Meanwhile, Mourinho’s detractors – of which he has seen a growing number this season… Continue reading >
If deciding the Premier League’s player of the year is a difficult task, then singling out the top manager is an altogether more complex decision. Wildly different expectations and a large gulf in available budgets are two of the factors that have to be taken into account. Other considerations relate to the level of pressure,… Continue reading >