The Special One needs a job

By Anthony Abreu / Roar Guru

He might be infamous for his fiery temper and run-ins with players and opposing managers alike, but Jose Mourinho is one of the most successful managers in football, boasting a knack for tactical brilliance and a win-at-all-costs mentality.

Mourinho’s most recent stint as manager of Manchester United was an audacious attempt to steer the club back to its former glory.

Although criticised for his time at United, Mourinho was able to achieve a feat he himself considers to be the greatest of his illustrious career.

After an underwhelming but unsurprising sixth-place finish to his first year in charge, United secured both the Europa League and the English League Cup. Not the worst season by any means.

The Portuguese was then able to elevate Manchester United to a second-place finish the following year despite being denied the money required to tighten up his defence and perfect his tactical model.

Mourinho works off of a solid, rigid defensive model that allows creativity and freedom in attack. This is sometimes referred to as counter-attacking football, or what he’s better known for, parking the bus.

However, the Special One is famed for his rigorous scouting reports and having his men trained to adopt the relevant formation and strategy for any given game or situation.

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The Special One nickname was bestowed upon Mourinho for a reason: he’s a winner.

Beginning his career at Portuguese giants Benfica, Mourinho proceeded to win the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004, a feat that pundits believe may never be achieved again by a team outside of Europe’s top eight.

After arriving at Chelsea the next year, the south Londoners won England’s top flight for the first time in over 50 years. They then won the domestic treble the season that followed.

He then moved to Inter Milan where he won back-to-back Serie A titles and led the team to his second UCL trophy in his second year in charge.

Mourinho moved to Real Madrid in 2010 where he won both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey once.

He would later return to Chelsea to recapture the EPL title before his tumultuous stint at Old Trafford.

Falling-outs with the United board over the acquisition of a world-class centre back eventually led to Mourinho parting ways with the club and fans left wondering what could have been.

Where will Mourinho will end up next?

With Unai Emery under the pump, many are saying it’s time for Mourinho’s fourth term in England.

Or could it be Real Madrid with unrest in Spain’s capital?

Wherever he ends up, he will need a club with a winning nature that can allow him the time and money to get things running the Mourinho way.

Love him or hate him, you’d have him.

The Crowd Says:

AUTHOR

2019-11-02T02:28:56+00:00

Anthony Abreu

Roar Guru


Really well put, I couldn’t agree more that at times it was not the most exciting football to watch. He’s most definitely a man who will take the win at all costs. Even if it does lead to a bit of anti-climax.

2019-11-02T02:13:49+00:00

Buddy

Roar Rookie


I recall at Chelsea first time around it was much earlier in Roman Abramovich’s tenure And he had more free reign, a big budget and he put together a squad where he had two players for every position. He was right at the time, there was an element of risk but worth the gamble and it paid off in spades. He galvanised the players and at the time the football was reasonably expansive and attacking. By the time he left he had changed the style considerably and although when you ask fans what they want and the newer is always trophies - some are worth more than others but at the same time they always want attractive nd entertaining football whatever you perceive that to be! He stopped giving that,and fans turn very quickly.

2019-11-02T00:35:01+00:00

Sheamus Macneckings

Guest


Long time reader here from the grassy rolling hills of Dublin A infamous and illustrious career no doubt. Would pay my weight in gold to have him at bohemian FC GO THE FIGHTING IRISH

AUTHOR

2019-11-01T23:48:21+00:00

Anthony Abreu

Roar Guru


Happy you agree with me! I just struggle to believe your not the man for the job with silverware and what can by today’s standard be considered a dream 2nd place finish. He’s proved his worth in the English game on his arrival and return to Chelsea. What would make United or any other club different?

2019-11-01T21:34:48+00:00

Buddy

Roar Rookie


“Love him or hate him, you’d have him” is where you would go wrong. JM’s style and personality are not suited to all clubs and whether you believe he was a success at Old Trafford, he wasn’t the person for the job. The problem is that the club hasn’t worked out what exactly the job is. What it isn’t, is splashing around a few hundred million pounds on big name players and expecting instant results. He does need a big budget and needs a club where he is the biggest personality and that is acceptable. If that doesn’t fit, there will ultimately be conflict and it all ends in tears. I can’t see an epl side that is right for him and he is right for them. His problem is finding a big enough club that has the resources and could cope with everything that goes with being “the special one”.

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