The Master and his would-be apprentice?“I would consider going to Manchester United but United have to consider if they want me to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson or not. If they do, then of course.”
Source: The Daily Mirror
The ‘Special’ and controversial one is keen on United, hmmm…Would you welcome him to United, or would you want him to be at any other club but United?
On Sir Alex Ferguson:
While the idea has been bandied around recently, we United fans have to face the ultimate truth: Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson will not be here forever. In fact, we would have ‘lost’ him early on when it was announced that the 2001/2002 season was to have been Sir Alex’s last as Manchester United manager. However, in February 2002, he agreed to stay in charge for at least another three years and thank God, the three years continued on until today.
I was born in the eighties and like people of my generation, we only know one United manager in our growing up years and early adult life. At almost 23 years of bringing United to unparallel heights, Sir Alex has been the driving force (despite the early hiccups) and instrumental during United’s nascent years in the early 90s. Of all the player and management signings that the United boardroom has been involved in, the appointment of Sir Alex on 6 November 1986 has been an utter masterstroke. He is where and what we are today, as a club and institution.
On Jose Mourinho and how the ‘Special One’ was born:
In a press conference upon joining the English side, Mourinho said,
"Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one", which resulted in the media dubbing him "The Special One".
Source: "What Mourinho said". BBC Sport. 2004-06-02. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/3769431.stm.
During his time with Chelsea , I believe most of us found him irritatingly charismatic (like a certain Portuguese countryman who has defected to Los Blancos) and mind-bogglingly cocky. Mourinho delivered, say what you want and will, for the boys in Stamford Bridge . He also has a way of getting on people’s nerves and I admit, he gives a good read to the sometimes mundane news in the Premiership. One thing’s for sure though, should the gung-ho Mourinho succeed Sir Alex, he would definitely have Rafa ruffled and Wenger whining, and renew his attack on Ancelotti (if Carlo would stay or last that long). Most importantly, United would still be lifting silverwares at the end of each season.
Source: The Daily Mirror
The ‘Special’ and controversial one is keen on United, hmmm…Would you welcome him to United, or would you want him to be at any other club but United?
On Sir Alex Ferguson:
While the idea has been bandied around recently, we United fans have to face the ultimate truth: Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson will not be here forever. In fact, we would have ‘lost’ him early on when it was announced that the 2001/2002 season was to have been Sir Alex’s last as Manchester United manager. However, in February 2002, he agreed to stay in charge for at least another three years and thank God, the three years continued on until today.
I was born in the eighties and like people of my generation, we only know one United manager in our growing up years and early adult life. At almost 23 years of bringing United to unparallel heights, Sir Alex has been the driving force (despite the early hiccups) and instrumental during United’s nascent years in the early 90s. Of all the player and management signings that the United boardroom has been involved in, the appointment of Sir Alex on 6 November 1986 has been an utter masterstroke. He is where and what we are today, as a club and institution.
On Jose Mourinho and how the ‘Special One’ was born:
In a press conference upon joining the English side, Mourinho said,
"Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one", which resulted in the media dubbing him "The Special One".
Source: "What Mourinho said". BBC Sport. 2004-06-02. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/3769431.stm.
During his time with Chelsea , I believe most of us found him irritatingly charismatic (like a certain Portuguese countryman who has defected to Los Blancos) and mind-bogglingly cocky. Mourinho delivered, say what you want and will, for the boys in Stamford Bridge . He also has a way of getting on people’s nerves and I admit, he gives a good read to the sometimes mundane news in the Premiership. One thing’s for sure though, should the gung-ho Mourinho succeed Sir Alex, he would definitely have Rafa ruffled and Wenger whining, and renew his attack on Ancelotti (if Carlo would stay or last that long). Most importantly, United would still be lifting silverwares at the end of each season.
So, Mr. Mourinho, you would be welcomed at United (for me), but let’s hope it is somewhere in the distant future. For now, our ‘hair-dryer’ is still working great despite the age. Oh well, it’s on a lifetime warranty.
O que sera` (Que Sera Sera..whatever will be, will be..)
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