[Portman]

Mourinho: Forget England, I Want An Italian Club

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Jose Mourinho has ruled himself out of the runnings for the England national team job. Instead, he restated his desire to work for a club - particularly an Italian one...

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho offered a 'thanks, but no thanks' to those England supporters who had tipped him for the Three Lions hotseat.

Current boss Steve McClaren is under immense pressure in charge of the English national side, with Mourinho rumoured to be a potential replacement.

The 'Special One' himself, however, has nipped such speculation in the bud, first explaining that there's only one international job that would interest him, and then restating his desire to manage a club.

In an interview with English newspaper The News of the World, he said, "I think there are those who adore me in England. I adore English football. But I won't go back there for now.

Nonetheless, the door isn't closed forever on a return to the Premiership.

"I'd like to come back later," he added.

Still, it was clear to see where his desires were focused.

He stated, "I'd like to continue in club management, perhaps in Italy where I can test myself against their tacticians. The national team would be for later.

"The Portuguese national team is an ambition but not for the Jose Mourinho of today.

"Being the coach of a national team is not the same as being coach of a club. It's a job for someone who doesn't like working much."

Adding to his forthright views on international management, the former Porto coach criticised the growing trend for appointing foreign managers as bosses of national sides.

"I'm completely against having foreigners with national teams," he began.

"Not because I doubt the professionalism with which they do it, but I think that a national team should bring together the best players and the best coach from each country.

"The national team is an obsession for me but it will be at the end of my career. Let there be no doubt about that."

Mourinho, 44, has been out of work since his acrimonious departure from Chelsea in mid-September.

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=453394

This post has been edited by Porty: Oct 21 2007, 04:20 PM

[I_Rossoneri]

Why would he cause trouble? because he's not a yes man? Don Fabio wasn't a yes man and look what happened with him - Silvio almost begged him to stay (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Bottom line is that Jose is a winner, while carlo seems to be full of excuses and frankly I've had enough of excuses.

[Nova]

Why would he cause trouble? because he's not a yes man? Don Fabio wasn't a yes man and look what happened with him - Silvio almost begged him to stay (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Bottom line is that Jose is a winner, while carlo seems to be full of excuses and frankly I've had enough of excuses.

Uhm , don Fabio returned in 1997–1998 with Milan and failed .

Jose is not more of a winner then Carlo. He's more of a showman , that I give you. Acting like a b!tch when you lose and always blaiming everyone except himself for his loss. I dont think Milan need that.

But since I'm 90% sure he won't come , im happy. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by Nova: Oct 21 2007, 10:45 PM

[kurtsimonw]

Jose is not more of a winner then Carlo. He's more of a showman , that I give you. Acting like a b!tch when you lose and always blaiming everyone except himself for his loss. I dont think Milan need that.

I'm insulted that you would care someone like Carlo to Jose.

Carlo is better? Carlo has won alot, but Jose has the UEFA Cup, Champions League, Premier League, Portugese League titles to show, and he's hardly an old man. (Remember he won the CL with Porto, not a top team like Milan - no disrespect intended to Porto).

His home record is unebelievable. Carlo's home record.. Well, his current streak is 'Lost 1' compared to Jose's unbeaten in 90-odd games.

Jose is a winner, he competes in everything, no trophy goes un-noticed. With Carlo, he plays backups in some Serie A games, he treats them like friendlies. If we don't win the CL - we'll win nothing (Of real importance.)

I just don't rate Carlo, not anymore, he's clueless.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Oct 21 2007, 10:52 PM

[Nova]

I'm insulted that you would care someone like Carlo to Jose.

Carlo is better? Carlo has won alot, but Jose has the UEFA Cup, Champions League, Premier League, Portugese League titles to show, and he's hardly an old man. (Remember he won the CL with Porto, not a top team like Milan - no disrespect intended to Porto).

His home record is unebelievable. Carlo's home record.. Well, his current streak is 'Lost 1' compared to Jose's unbeaten in 90-odd games.

Jose is a winner, he competes in everything, no trophy goes un-noticed. With Carlo, he plays backups in some Serie A games, he treats them like friendlies. If we don't win the CL - we'll win nothing (Of real importance.)

You make me laugh (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You really like him , dont you ? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

First of all , im not the only one preferring Carlo above Jose. So dont adress it only to me please (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I dont care about his record (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Honestly I dont give a flying sh!t. Carlo won enough with Milan to earn my respect. All I care about is that Milan doesnt end up like a circus.

Dont get me wrong , Im not saying Carlo should stay forever , but compared to this Bozo , I prefer him.

[kurtsimonw]

I dont care about his record

Carlo won enough with Milan to earn my respect.

All I care about is that Milan doesnt end up like a circus

Carlo has won things so you like him. But because Mourinho's won things with other teams they don't count for anything? Right, got it.

End up like a circus? Dude, we are a circus right now. Dida, Kaladze and Carlo are the main attractions.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Oct 21 2007, 11:08 PM

[Nova]

Carlo has won things so you like him. But because Mourinho's won things with other teams they don't count for anything? Right, got it.

End up like a circus? Dude, we are a circus right now. Dida, Kaladze and Carlo are the main attractions.

Carlo has won things with Milan , thats why I like him. Jose won with chelsea , blank cheque chelsea that is. Im not impressed at all.

So now you're calling Milan a circus , just to defend that arrogant pr!ck?? great respect for our team .

[kurtsimonw]

Carlo has won things with Milan , thats why I like him. Jose won with chelsea , blank cheque chelsea that is. Im not impressed at all.

So now you're calling Milan a circus , just to defend that arrogant pr!ck?? great respect for our team .

Because Rui Costa, Nesta, Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Gilardino and Rnaldo were all free, right?

Why do people always go to Chelsea? Who gives a f*ck what he did at Chelsea. Surely winning the Champions League with Porto is much bigger of an acheivement than winning it with Milan? No?

I'm calling Milan a circus because they're a laugh stock at the moment, I know tonnes of people that're making fun of them.

Doing it to defend Jose? I believe he's a better manager than Carlo, simple as. Why is it that I'm not allowed to have my own opinion? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

@R7: You don't know Sir Alex at all. He publicly slammed Becks and Stam.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Oct 21 2007, 11:26 PM

[Nova]

Because Rui Costa, Nesta, Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Gilardino and Rnaldo were all free, right?

Why do people always go to Chelsea? Who gives a f*ck what he did at Chelsea. Surely winning the Champions League with Porto is much bigger of an acheivement than winning it with Milan? No?

I'm calling Milan a circus because they're a laugh stock at the moment, I know tonnes of people that're making fun of them.

Doing it to defend Jose? I believe he's a better manager than Carlo, simple as. Why is it that I'm not allowed to have my own opinion?  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

@R7: You don't know Sir Alex at all. He publicly slammed Becks and Stam.

who says you cant have your oppinion , can I have mine too please ? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Rui Costa, Nesta, Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Gilardino and Ronaldo were all in a timespan of like 8/9 years ? Chelsea was bought together in 2/3 years.

Who cares about porto , it could have even been Monaco to win it , oelala , the great didier deschamps (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Who cares about porto , it could have even been Monaco to win it , oelala , the great didier deschamps  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Yes..

And it could have been Liverpool to win it last year, the great Rafa Benitez.

I honestly don't get what you're saying. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)