[kdman]

I remember the Mourinho debate generated some heated arguments (with some getting personal), and the thread subsquently closed. But I believe it is a worthy topic, especially now that the Mourinho-to-Milan issue has resurfaced in the media.
Sources:The Times

Goal.com

Personal I would welcome him, as I rate very high. It certainly won't be step backward if he replaces Carlo. But who knows, it might just be media talk, but the story is certainly gaining momentum (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

He's a great coach... but he lacks class (as a person (judging on what he shows us))... hope he has cooled down after his spell in England. Maybe he even behaved that way intentionally in order to attract the media's interest, who knows? In any case, I wouldn't want a gritch on Milan's bench no matter how good he is. He has to change... As I said before, Silvio could take particular care of that! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

This post has been edited by dst: Dec 10 2007, 08:21 PM

[vnata001]

Jose Mourinho is a dictator, not a facilitator like Carlo. Carlo will faciliate beautiful football, Mourinho will demand it. It is his way and that's how it is. If you are unhappy in the team that's a personal problem, not his. If he loses faith in you, you might as well stop suiting up for matches. He is not the type of personality we are used to here. Here, with CARLETTO, the players trust him and he trusts them. It's a fluid relationship where they argue with eachother one match, and then share a joke and hug the next. The relationship the players have with Carletto is one of the reasons Milan has the atmosphere it has! It is an open atmosphere that inspires. Mourinho tries to inspire through benching and silent treatment. Do you think our veteran players would enjoy that?

What this really comes down to is what kind of atmosphere do you want at Milan? Are you a fan of the the warm, family like atmosphere that allows veterans to excel and allows youngsters to adapt slowly? or would you quickly sell that away for some more youthful flashy players, and potentially a better, more daring tactician that won't hesitate to put in a gourcuff over a brocchi.

Milan with Carletto is a trusting, patient, but sometimes unmotivated Milan. Milan with Mourinho is strict, regimented, his way or the bench. Motivation by fire. Milan with Carlo is ressurecting careers, bringing in veterans, and tradition (older players - favalli, emerson, ronaldo). Milan with Mourinho is Winning oriented, youth development, like it or leave it. (Drogba?, a tap into Portugal's talented youth, and whoever else he attracts).

From what I've seen of him, Mourinho won't take **** when Seedorf shows his personality and challenges him. That sort of thing was unheard of at Chelsea. When players were upset and talking to the media about it, Mourinho would ignore it, says it doesnt affect him. Carlo knows how to deal with his players. Even if he opposes them, he'll stand firm, but always maintain respect, and work it out. Veterans love that. Mourinho will just put them in his dog house.

So, the question is, do you like the idea of Jose walking our bench, potentially attracting some superstars, and changing the culture? Or do we like Carlo looking stoic as ever on the bench smoking cigarettes, talking to Tassoti, and running the show like the proven coach he is.

I personally don't know. But I do think that this season is basically as bad as it will get. I really don't think the managment is going to rely SO heavily on the old guys next season, and we potentially will have a new mid and/or defender next year. And I think that new options on the field is far more important that replacing our coach. Carlo with some new options in attack and midfield, could easily win us more titles I have no doubt, but I also have no doubt Mourinho would bring us glory too, it's just how do we want to go about getting it.

To sum it up - Mourinho is like the cut throat business man who lights a fire under his workers, and thus always gets the job done. And Carlo is the layed back kind who makes sure his cows are happy, and we all know that great cheese comes from happy cows..With Carlo, things are so comfortable that motivation of players affects results. That wouldn't be the case with Mourinho because he only plays the ones that try hard.

Either way, I think they are both great coaches. Does Mourinho fit Milan? not necessarily, but he could be great here regardless, and IT WOULD DEFINITELY BE HUMBLING to work for Berlu and coach PAOLO. I couldn't see Mourinho trying to boss them around..and in that situation? Mourinho could be one of the most successful coaches at Milan. There is absolutely no denying his tactical genious, because for a few years it seemed every substitution/tactical change for Chelsea was a perfect one.

This post has been edited by vnata001: Dec 10 2007, 09:03 PM