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He didn't kill himself. He had a heart attack on the shitter.So just before he killed himself then?
He didn't kill himself. He had a heart attack on the shitter.So just before he killed himself then?
He effectively ate himself into a heart attack, so in a way he did.He didn't kill himself. He had a heart attack on the shitter.
I’ve heard a lot of journalists taking about Klopp’s football being super-modern, and cutting edge, but whenever I watch Liverpool they seem very old-fashioned in the sense that a lot of their strengths come from their energy, physicality and getting in your face. Then the pattern of play is increasing just get it wide for the fullbacks to cross it. I mean, the front three change positions a bit, but that’s nothing that teams weren’t doing 40 or 50 years ago.The narrative that Klopp and Guardiola have taken management to another level compared to anything Jose achieved I find rather weak. Sure, make the case for Guardiola, but until the CL final Klopp was a serial loser at the last hurdle. And let's face it, Liverpool were shit that night too and completely there for the taking. If we hadn't also been shit, and if Sissoko hadn't taken a mad moment to marshall in an imaginary Airbus 320, we would have ensured Klopp's losing streak continued. Perhaps Pool will now go on to win many trophies as is the way with such things, but Klopp is still a long way away from demonstrating the sort of winners aura that Mourinho has cultivated. I'm still pissed off that we lost that FA Cup semi-final to United when ours was the far better team, but you just knew it was going to happen. And as much as I am still a Poch fan, and still think he should have been given more time, if Mourinho had taken over three weeks before that CL final I can't help feeling Klopp would right now be burdened with a serious losers complex...
It's this dismissive attitide from outsiders that will bring Mourinho and the players together.Agree about the Football Weekly - I think it was Auclair who said Spurs are the first club he's been at that can't win the league. I bet he would have said a year ago that we weren't the type of team who could get to a Champions League final!
Quite a dismissive attitude towards us in general - almost as if they're incredulous that little old Spurs had the temerity to try and reach the next level.
I thought Klopps Dortmund and the Liverpool of 2 years ago were more exciting.I’ve heard a lot of journalists taking about Klopp’s football being super-modern, and cutting edge, but whenever I watch Liverpool they seem very old-fashioned in the sense that a lot of their strengths come from their energy, physicality and getting in your face. Then the pattern of play is increasing just get it wide for the fullbacks to cross it. I mean, the front three change positions a bit, but that’s nothing that teams weren’t doing 40 or 50 years ago.
And the thing is, you expect José to do exactly that, and be clever enough to realise that that’s the best way forward. He might be stubborn, but he’s obviously an extremely intelligent coach.Possibly but at the same time he shouldn’t re invent the wheel, he could take bits from pep and klopp and counter pressing but also mix in his defensive set up and effectiveness and clinicality and counter attacking and you’ll have an interesting mix.
What is exciting is how much he must be relishing this opportunity. For Mourinho right now this is his dream job. And I don't mean in terms of what was realistically available, I mean if he could literally create his ideal job it would be Spurs right now. His home is London, and he can actually be based with his family. We have the best stadium in the world, we have the best infrastructure and training ground. He has an incredible squad with potentially the best no 9 he will have worked with, and Drogba was no slouch. Thanks to the stadium, the champions league final and then the sudden firing of a beloved manager, we are enjoying more global media coverage than ever before, not to mention being in the middle of what will be a very interesting Amazon documentary. And we haven't won a damn thing in decades. The Special One had fallen, had lost his edge, was yesterday's news. He covets his image, his reputation and that would have really hurt. If he turns this around, if he wins a major trophy with Spurs, especially without spending a fortune, can you imagine what that will do to cement his legacy as one of the truly greatest of all time? He certainly can, and that's why I am excited.
They’re undoubtedly a great side at the moment, almost in perfect balance between attack, physicality and defence. My point was just that coaching-wise, apart from obvious cutting edge sports science and I don’t see a great difference in the way they move the ball to a lot of teams in the past.I thought Klopps Dortmund and the Liverpool of 2 years ago were more exciting.
I think Klopp reigned it in when he realised his defence was too open and his high press only lasted 60 mins. If I recall they'd constantly lose late goals.
When I watch them now I don't see a relentless all out pressing team, sometimes they retreat to a midpress or even a low block.
Klopp's found the balance now and put some of the exciting play to the side.
Liverpool are in top at the moment and the favoured team but like all great teams there's a moment when someone figures out how to beat them and find their weaknesses.
It aint Pep. I hope it's Jose.
I can't quite bring myself to dislike Jose, even though he's a pretty massive tosser. Odd.
If United appoint Jose, they'll need a Plan B in two and a half years anyway, so they're in no rush to nab Poch now.
#UnpopularOpinion: Sorry, I still like Jose.
Crafty old Jose. Poor, poor season for Manyoo, and they still end up with 2 trophies + CL qualification. That's outstanding.
Despite recognising what a massive wanker he can be at times, I still don't hate Jose Mourinho.
I thought Klopps Dortmund and the Liverpool of 2 years ago were more exciting.
I think Klopp reigned it in when he realised his defence was too open and his high press only lasted 60 mins. If I recall they'd constantly lose late goals.
When I watch them now I don't see a relentless all out pressing team, sometimes they retreat to a midpress or even a low block.
Klopp's found the balance now and put some of the exciting play to the side.
Liverpool are in top at the moment and the favoured team but like all great teams there's a moment when someone figures out how to beat them and find their weaknesses.
It aint Pep. I hope it's Jose.
He's already equalled Poch's trophy haul. That's pretty impressive after only 2 days.
Mourinho has made 35,000 pounds since yesterday’s announcement.
Mate, dont worry about that tit.