Comments on: Jornada 5 Preview: The Special One Edition

By: OGrandeTrinco

OGrandeTrinco — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:23:19 +0000

Mourinho is one of the few coaches where a press conference might be interesting

By: Luis

Luis — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:22:56 +0000

He said he wasn’t looking to take over the national team, but he did say he wouldn’t turn his back on the team in a crisis. Funny how he always leaves certain doors wide open.

By: Pedro P

Pedro P — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:41:14 +0000

Anyway, the man himself says he will NOT coach the National Team… http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.php?id=857046&div_id=1194

By: Pedro P

Pedro P — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:38:32 +0000

While we wonder whether Mourinho might take over the Seleccao, J Andrade just got injured and will be out for the rest of the season. Same knee as before… http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.php?id=857364&div_id=1194

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:24:14 +0000

Between classes today I’ve been reading blurbs about how everybody’s worried about the exodus of players that’s gonna follow Jose’s departure. It’s unfortunate for the club, but I think it’s definitely a testament to Jose’s character and coaching abilities.

Also, I enjoy following the (Spanish) Liga, but I’d much rather see Jose take over for Scolari rather than a club in Spain. I’m sure he could do great things there (or anywhere for that matter), but I’d much rather see him take the Selecção to win the World Cup title that has eluded them for so long.

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:27:14 +0000

Hyperbole is my specialty, Greg — no problem. (And NO TIME SPENT ON MOURINHO IS WASTED! Ahem. But yes, I understand your dilemma, and certainly wouldn’t want to to alienate new readers by being too Jose-centric. And I suppose I’ll keep reading even if you’re not. (: )

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:50:00 +0000

Thanks for the hyperbolic sentiment Martha. I considered a photo expose but I’m kinda on the fence about going too deep into covering a guy who is Portuguese and an icon in Portuguese football, but really at this moment has nothing to do directly with the league and the national team. I mean, I have the Estrela da Amadora fans to keep updated in regards to what time they can expect to catch their team kicking off. Also, the piece on Naval’s boss being ousted was probably my most explosive entry of the month and undoubtedly upped my readership fivefold. Therefore, wasting time on some guy who left to manage a small English club is really unjustified at this point. I’ll try to keep you in the loop, though.

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:23:59 +0000

This might be the best post ever. (The Vitoria Guimarães connection is particularly brilliant.) Need more pictures, though. He is Portuguese, after all — you’re perfectly positioned to fill your post with The Many Faces of Jose.

By: Ceasar

Ceasar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:49:18 +0000

I can’t believe you linked THE SPECIAL ONE with everyone of those teams. Very impressive.

One thing you missed in todays little blog was that there was 1 premiership manager who didn’t praise his departure. Apparently Liverpool’s (my english team who better finally sign Quaresma!) manager had nothing nice to say. Some guys just are very sensitive I guess. haha

News today say he’s pulled the kids out of school and is headed for warmer climes?