A few years back, I was taken to an Inter Milan match by my father, who at the time was helping Charlton Athletic with a delightful union with Inter Milan, and had been given tickets to a match.
I saw some wonderful football, sadly I was ten years old at the time, and cannot remember the opposition, but what I can tell you is that Inter Milan's fans can be unruly, even violent sometimes in heated situations—but when their teams plays beautiful football? One of the most passionate and loyal fanbases in the world, guaranteed.
It was with some scepticism, therefore, that I read the words "Mourinho" and "Inter Milan" together in the same sentence this morning, in my daily rag. At first I thought it was a crazy idea—and then a crazier thought came to mind.
This could work.
One of the most passionate, and controversial managers in football history, in charge of one of the most passionate, and controversial at times, football clubs in the world?
This could be a match made in heaven.
Inter Milan are currently four points clear at the top of series A with eight games to play—and Mancini, who very quickly backtracked his statement after Inter were knocked out by Liverpool, of his desire to retire. Somehow, I have this feeling that those words will come back to haunt him.
For now, it is pure speculation, but maybe, just maybe, we could see Jose Mourinho in charge of a club that suits his unique ability and vantage point.
Fits like a glove, I'd say.
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from about 1 month ago
Its definetely a distinctive possibility and Jose might just bring them the CL trophy that has been eluding them for years and years.
A question though, with Jose's move to Inter a likely one and Grant's likely departure from the managerial post at Chelsea. Will that mean Mancini might join Chelsea?
from about 1 month ago
Good question Salomon, though I suspect that its more than likely that a complete unknown will come into the frame at Chelsea - Mancini is highly respected, that is for sure, but he likes to do things his own way - and would he go to Chelsea with Abramovich breathing down his neck? I'm not sure.
Whatever happens, I think it highly likely that Avram Grant is going to be out of a job soon. Crass as that sounds, (second place in premiership is no disgrace, but two cups lost...and potentially a champions league slip-up) Grant simply hasn't got the credentials to manage Chelsea any further.
from about 1 month ago
Unknown ? Wouldnt that be making the same mistake all over? We all know (and i suspect the board knows too) that appointing Grant was a mistake. Im sure all the struggle the team went through should prove that we need a top manager, otherwise, this year's struggle would have been in vain, wouldn't it?
from about 1 month ago
I think Mourinho will be the next Manchester United manager. lately he has commented saying he wants to manage in the premier league again but it "won't be my next job"
reading between the lines I would take that as he knows Fergie will only be around for a few more years...5 tops I'd say (although I'm hoping as a United fan that he never retires!)
so Mourinho will bide his time at another top european club for the next 4 or 5 years and hope that when the time comes, the call will come to his to take the hotseat of the biggest job in club football?
I maybe wrong but nothing would suit his ego more than to manage United!
from about 1 month ago
plus it would be a lovely revenge blow to Chelsea and Abramovich!
from about 1 month ago
I'm just sad all this speculation has to start while another man (Mancini) is doing his job.
from about 1 month ago
Thats a fair comment Andrew, but in this case - Mancini had the press all over him with his statement that he was retiring.
from about 1 month ago
If Mourinho does go to Inter, I'm almost certain that Drogba and maybe even Lamps will follow him. It's clear that they don't even respect Grant--and why would they? He's made too many errors for a manager in second place of the Premier League.
I also had a feeling that Ricky Carvalho was going to follow him too earlier in the season but I guess not since he just signed a new contract.
from about 1 month ago
The Cynic in me, Tim, says that contracts can be broken. Thierry Henry signed a three year deal at Arsenal, but signed for Barcelona a year later. I think that can also be applied to several players at Chelsea.
I don't like questioning a player's loyalty to his club, but in Chelsea, with the amount of money in it and other similar clubs - and with several players over the years such as Scott Parker, Steve Sidwell and John Obi Mikel showing what motivates their football - you have to wonder with players like Drogba and Lampard.
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