MagicMarlon Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm a big Mourinho fan, I know the general opinion of him is mixed, but I've liked him ever since that first press conference of his. He's a character, an entertainer and he gets people talking. On top of that he is a world class manager.... but even taking that into account, I actually can't think of one person I'd swap MON for right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC1874 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm a big Mourinho fan, I know the general opinion of him is mixed, but I've liked him ever since that first press conference of his. He's a character, an entertainer and he gets people talking. On top of that he is a world class manager.... but even taking that into account, I actually can't think of one person I'd swap MON for right now. My thoughts exactly, trust Martin O'Neill 100% and been excited since the day he took over. I do however think Morinho is a class manager and in any other circumstances would love him at Villa. On the same theme personally i wouldn't swap Randy for Abramovic either, we seem to have a chairman who is doing everything right and building solid foundations for years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 20, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm not saying he isn't good, all I'm saying is if you gave MON the Chelsea team that Jose inherited I think he, along with a few other managers, would have won the premiership with them. In fact, I think if Ranieri had stayed on he would have won the league too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT3AVFC Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 If we're talking hypotheticals then why not add Wenger, Ferguson to the poll because there's also f- all chance of any of them pitching up at VP? I'll happily stick with our current manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Both of them are pretty much equally good managers. MON's already here and knows the players so we'd be better off keeping him. Plus he's nuts and I love him I really don't get why Mourinho's the messiah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Mourinho is an awesome manager. He makes big big calls. But I think MON is the man to take us forward. Similarly to Mourinho he will not be forced into making decisions he doesnt want to and has a plan and sticks to it. I just prefer MON. Jose's Porto team did some great things way beyond them, but lets face it they had some seriously talented players. While he was doing that, MON was taking a small amateur local team and solidifying their place in the football league (I know these achivements were at different times, but in the context of the managers career's, very similar both being near the beginning), and taking Leicster into the prem. Different acheivements. Could MON have taken Porto to champions league? Id imagine not. Could Mourinho take a non-league team in ENgland into the football league? Id imagine not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 No thanks. MON is the right man for Villa. I back him 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Meh, what Jose did at Chelsea a monkey could have done. Takes zero skill to buy all the best players in the world and throw them on a pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Meh, what Jose did at Chelsea a monkey could have done. Takes zero skill to buy all the best players in the world and throw them on a pitch. I think Ranieri, Cappello and the numerous Real managers over the years would have something to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahamaad Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Meh, what Jose did at Chelsea a monkey could have done. Takes zero skill to buy all the best players in the world and throw them on a pitch. No it takes skill to take a team and give them back to back PL titles with the best defence and win all the other domestic trophies. If it were that easy and took zero skill there would be a lot more successful managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I disagree. I dont think it proves your great at management when you spend 10 x the amount the other teams spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 MON all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I disagree. I dont think it proves your great at management when you spend 10 x the amount the other teams spend. Exactly. The vast majority of professional football managers could have replicated what he did at Chelsea. I'm not saying it's easy or it's not something to be proud of, but given the tools he had at his disposal it's harder to lose than it is to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerHQ Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 No idea what this poll is trying to achieve. Little question Jose is the better manager but I'm still very happy with MON at the helm so is unquestionably the right man for the job. It's a bit like a poll asking- who would you rather have in the villa team, Leo Messi or Gareth Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted September 20, 2007 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2007 I see no reason to change from MO'N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Not being the biggest MON fan in the world, and really liking Mourinho, I voted for........... MON! Reason is simple. In 12 months our club has been transformed. Our highs are ever higher, and our lows are mere blips. Okay there are some on here who now think that we should win every game with Carew scoring a hat-trick in each one, but the fact is that Aston Villa are on the up, both on and off the pitch, and MON is very much part of that. AVFC, a turmoil free zone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahamaad Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I disagree. I dont think it proves your great at management when you spend 10 x the amount the other teams spend. Ranieri spent a vast amount of cash and won f*ck all, Mourinho comes in and with a couple of additions, wins the PL at a canter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted September 20, 2007 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2007 Meh, what Jose did at Chelsea a monkey could have done. Takes zero skill to buy all the best players in the world and throw them on a pitch. And what he did at Porto to get that chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Mr Martin O'Neill for me. Without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I would love Mourinho..................................................................................if we didn't have MON who i prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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