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WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
December 24 2018 07:23 GMT
#1821
Imo Mourinho is better in a team that's not the favorite to win. United is supposed to win and play well, he never fitted.

Simeone is successful asking that much efforts from his players because he is in Atletico. He raised this team from top 5-7 in Spain to top 5 in Europe. I'm amazed he's still getting anything from his players, I thought they'd be burnt out a long time ago. But it's "easier" in an underdog environment. Mou needs this.
Ysellian
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands9029 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-12-24 13:03:52
December 24 2018 13:00 GMT
#1822
On December 24 2018 16:23 WillyWanker wrote:
Imo Mourinho is better in a team that's not the favorite to win. United is supposed to win and play well, he never fitted.

Simeone is successful asking that much efforts from his players because he is in Atletico. He raised this team from top 5-7 in Spain to top 5 in Europe. I'm amazed he's still getting anything from his players, I thought they'd be burnt out a long time ago. But it's "easier" in an underdog environment. Mou needs this.


I'm actually not entirely convinced on the underdog thing if I'm honest. Mou did well at Porto and Inter in a time where neither were really underdogs, certainly not Inter. I'll also never see Madrid as an underdog. People just can't tolerate his antics and his system when he's not winning, it's as simple as that. A more pleasant Mourinho wouldn't have been fired during his first Chelsea stint (Ambramovich was looking for any excuse to fire him then), which honestly could've kept going on just like Simeone's Atletico.

WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
December 24 2018 14:59 GMT
#1823
Inter was a recent favorite in Italy and definitely an underdog in Europe. Porto in Europe too. Players are more likely to follow him when they're up against big teams but once they're "comfortable" (already winning), it gets much harder. Unless they're all soldiers to begin with, and that Inter and first Chelsea team were very much like that.
Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-12-24 15:16:36
December 24 2018 15:03 GMT
#1824
On December 24 2018 22:00 Ysellian wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2018 16:23 WillyWanker wrote:
Imo Mourinho is better in a team that's not the favorite to win. United is supposed to win and play well, he never fitted.

Simeone is successful asking that much efforts from his players because he is in Atletico. He raised this team from top 5-7 in Spain to top 5 in Europe. I'm amazed he's still getting anything from his players, I thought they'd be burnt out a long time ago. But it's "easier" in an underdog environment. Mou needs this.


I'm actually not entirely convinced on the underdog thing if I'm honest. Mou did well at Porto and Inter in a time where neither were really underdogs, certainly not Inter. I'll also never see Madrid as an underdog. People just can't tolerate his antics and his system when he's not winning, it's as simple as that. A more pleasant Mourinho wouldn't have been fired during his first Chelsea stint (Ambramovich was looking for any excuse to fire him then), which honestly could've kept going on just like Simeone's Atletico.



to his point if you look at the CL successes they were certainly not favorites against any of their opponents (except maybeee in the final?) but domestically he wasnt really being challenged in either of those teams much so not being an underdog in those situations wasnt much of a factor.

I think I kinda get what hes saying but I dont think he explained it that well so Im not sure if he quite means what I do. But yes there is for sure an "us against the world, no one expects us to pull this off so we will" attitude that has been a hallmark of the times he has succeeded in Europe atleast.

I am more in line with your thinking though. Its more about antics and system which after a certain point just steals your soul.

To the point about Atleti, the squad has been accepting of the way they play for a long time and Simeone also brings in players that align with that philosophy when he has had to adjust/add to his squad, so for him it works. Simeone isnt going to put a Paul Pogba in his team even if you sold him to him for half price because he knows it wouldnt work. Or well maybe at half price but you know, its a hard sell.
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18481 Posts
December 24 2018 15:08 GMT
#1825
Merry christmas to everyone! Even Rebs and WillyWanker :D
WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
December 24 2018 15:32 GMT
#1826
There has to be some hidden troll meaning, I won't fall for that.
neymar2019
Profile Blog Joined December 2018
0 Posts
December 25 2018 01:30 GMT
#1827
--- Nuked ---
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8718 Posts
December 25 2018 03:25 GMT
#1828
On December 25 2018 10:30 neymar2019 wrote:
United are currently languishing in sixth in the Premier League, some 16 points behind leaders and bitter rivals Liverpool.

Mourinho is the third manager in charge since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, and is seemingly no nearer to delivering a league title to Old Trafford.

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wat.
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4128 Posts
December 25 2018 05:22 GMT
#1829
Huh?
aseq
Profile Joined January 2003
Netherlands3983 Posts
December 25 2018 10:11 GMT
#1830
Neymar2019? Sounds like we got a replacement for N1E.
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8718 Posts
December 25 2018 11:14 GMT
#1831
On December 25 2018 19:11 aseq wrote:
Neymar2019? Sounds like we got a replacement for N1E.

i was thinking he was an alt for sure
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51487 Posts
December 25 2018 11:33 GMT
#1832
the funniest thing is the image name is Carlo_Ancelotti1.jpg
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Faruko
Profile Joined April 2013
Chile34171 Posts
December 26 2018 14:39 GMT
#1833
This day is so important for City

it will be the deciding factor of how many millions of euros will guardiola need to spend
Ross was right // "Jesus Christ nahaz is doing shots before my eyes" (Sn0_Man, 2018)
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
December 26 2018 15:23 GMT
#1834
Well its going to be a lot at this rate lol. 1-1 after 25 minutes vs Leicester.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
December 26 2018 16:29 GMT
#1835
NBC and Google seems to have different points in the standings for the EPL. Liverpool at 48 for Google, 51 for NBC. And I swear I saw NBC had Man City at 45 points.
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
KobraKay
Profile Joined March 2010
Portugal4231 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-12-26 16:34:18
December 26 2018 16:31 GMT
#1836
Maybe one is giving live points and the other will wait until the game is over to give them the additional 3 points.

If current results stay, city will indeed have 45 (so will tottenham) while l'pool will get 51.
CJ Fighting! (--.--)
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-12-26 16:40:47
December 26 2018 16:36 GMT
#1837
Liverpool now up 3

it must have been potential points.

EDIT:

"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4128 Posts
December 26 2018 16:40 GMT
#1838
Wow City faltering and Liverpool don't look like they are slowing down soon. Their defense is superb which is what they have been missing the last few years. Looks like they really can win it this year.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
December 26 2018 16:41 GMT
#1839
City are now losing to Leicester with 9 minutes to go.....Pep going to buy Messi now or he fucked.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
December 26 2018 16:43 GMT
#1840
Man City already warming the money trucks up. They simply won't allow Liverpool or even Tottenham to win the title.
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
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