Comments on: Mourinho: “I Will Definately Coach Portugal One Day”

By: Pedro P

Pedro P — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:18:28 +0000

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.

By: jj

jj — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:36:45 +0000

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.

By: Pedro P

Pedro P — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:40:57 +0000

Look at what I found…

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

I just hope Scolari REALLY stays with us!

By: Pedro P

Pedro P — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:47:13 +0000

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!

By: Luis

Luis — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:22:10 +0000

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!

By: Dan Lourenço

Dan Lourenço — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:47:39 +0000

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.

By: shawn

shawn — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:36:16 +0000

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.

By: Ceasar Lourenco

Ceasar Lourenco — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:28:29 +0000

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.

By: Dan Lourenço

Dan Lourenço — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:15:32 +0000

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.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:10:46 +0000

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.