Mourinho: “I Will Definately Coach Portugal One Day”

Actually Mourinho is probably the only Portuguese coach who has the “nuts” to be able to run the team and tell the old guard to piss off.
The main reason we did so poorly at the last World Cup was because the coach didn’t have the guts to pick the players who deserved to be there. Instead he chose the team based on reputation and then didn’t have the balls to bench Pinto (who didn’t belong on the team in the first place). Part of reason for Scolari’s success is that he doesn’t let anyone influence his decision making and I think Mourinho is of the same mold.
Plus Mourinho has the ability to get his players to want to play for him. And that may be the most important attribute of all. We have always had the talent but as one of my friends always said “they don’t play for the shirt”, they tended to play for themselves and are very qwick to turn on each other (ala the Euro in England).
Unfortunatly the downside is that we have to listen to his antics.

Posted from  Canada

Great coach but what a jerk. I’m not sure I’d want his as national coach. He wouldn’t have the advantage of buying the best players in the world. I like Big Phil.

Posted from  United States

I agree completely. Antonio Oliveira had no “hram” as my friend Borat from Da Ali G show would say. Mr. Oliveira let the team walk all over him; there was no coherence or structure as a team. Scolari has been successful as a coach because A) he’s tactically smart and B) HE decides who’s on the pitch and how to play, not the players. No one becomes a spoiled brat under his reign.

I have no problem with Mourinho calling himself “The Special One” because, let’s face it, the guy is an amazing coach. It may be conceited but he’s got the record to back it up. My only concerns are for unjustified remarks, accusations and poor sportsmanship.

Posted from  United States

Your dead right about that Dan. I think that Chelsea isn’t getting any benifit of the doubt on any calls and I think it’s directly related to his on and off field actions.. Hopefully, by the time he gets the nod for the national team, he’ll have matured a bit.

Posted from  Canada

Hey Dan: which of the best players in the world were bought for him when he won the Champions League and UEFA Cup with Porto?

Did you know Mourinho has *never* failed to win a league when he has managed a team for an entire season?

Bash bash bash: tiresome.

Posted from  United States

I’m aware of that, that’s why I think he’s an amazing coach. I am a huge FC Porto fan and the years he was in charge were incredible. I was a big fan of Bobby Robson and Mourinho must’ve learned alot from him. After he left Porto hasn’t been the same. Now look at Chelsea’s enormous success. I’m only saying he should watch his mouth sometimes–we don’t need any negative press. It’s possible to be a classy AND a good coach.

Posted from  United States

First, lets acknowledge that football has enough room for all kinds of personalities. I don’t see any problem with Mourinho saying whatever he wants to say. Lets not forget that the majority of the fuss over Mourinho is a result of the media fanning simple little remarks (in my opinion hilarious remarks) into major headlines. The media loves Mourinho. Without him they would have nothing to write about. I’m not suggesting that we all have to like the guy, but he has earned his rightful place in the world of footy. Let him be! Also, a lot of his comments, like the ’special one’ comment, sound a bit strange when translated to English. Lets remember that Mourinho isn’t a native English speaker. I’ve reviewed that media conference several times and have come to the conclusion that his ’special one’ comment didn’t all sound that strange if you consider the comment as he probably thought it - in Portuguese.

The man is a breath of fresh air. Too many stuffed shirts in Football. If Scolari doesn’t win the Cup this year, Mourinho will bring to Portugal in the near future. Forca Portugal!

Posted from  United States

I for one like his style and actually don’t find him arrogant. Not unless arrogant means not being a hypocrit. He doesn’t give you bullshit (he might to his oponents) and he looks in your eyes. His players always back him up. Ever hurde of players that like the bossy & arrogant type of coach? Well, they all love him. Anyway, his enemies can rest sure, because he won’t win forever… Nobody does. Not even Brasil!

Posted from  Netherlands

Look at what I found…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/4840230.stm

I just hope Scolari REALLY stays with us!

Posted from  Netherlands

Scolari is Hinting he is Leaving Portugal.

I like the guy but sometimes he says the most Outlandish things and really We have upcoming coaches that can fill the void as the likes of Fernando Santos,Artur Jorge, Antonia Oliveira and of course Jose Mourinho.

I think He will take the Job in 2008 because by that Time He will have Incredible Talent to work with and the Support from the Portuguese People.

Posted from  Canada

JJ, I don’t think he is hinting that. I feel the guy, especially having had so much resistance - I will not say from who - just lets things happen, thus showing there´s more for him. But to be honest, I think he has tretaed the portuguese people, and team, with more respect than other coaches and he is not even portuguese.