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 Dec 23 2012, 12:14 AM
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QUOTE (acid911 @ Dec 22 2012, 11:44 PM)  Can't wait for Danny to show up and tell us how he was right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Malaga defeated (or should I say outclassed) Madrid today, and while I always am a bit wary of sides that are at the cusp of breaking in with the big boys, I think it can be safely said that we did good qualifying from the CL group, as we did. Madrid have been terrible this season though. They've been more up and down in their performances than a yo-yo. Malaga are a good side, no one denied that. But the simple fact is that we should have done better in that group. They are a good side, but not THAT good. The fact is that our performances have been bordering from terrible to shameful all season long. I can't even think of one single game where we had a great performance, irrelevant of the final result. |
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Dec 23 2012, 01:50 AM
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Allievi Regionali B  Group: Full Members Posts: 7,004 Joined: 5-August 09 From: CTU Member No.: 6,705 |
Madrid are pathetic this season, don't think I have ever seen them that much behind so early into the season. I mean 16 points from the top and 7 points from second place and we are still in December. Madrid fired coaches in the past for less, the only thing that might save Mourinho is winning CL. Add to that, the sudden benching of Casillas, and already rocky relationship with some players, management and fans.
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Dec 23 2012, 04:13 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
Mourinho is done, his decision with casillas today showed he's lost his mind and the dressing room.
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Dec 23 2012, 05:08 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
It's a power struggle.
It's basically Ronaldo, Mourinho and a few others against the Spanish lot the rumours suggest. It's also why Ronaldo was supposedly 'unhappy' before, it's Mourinho trying to take control. The benching of Casillas is just another step in that direction. Problem is I'm not sure he'll get his way at Madrid. Wherever he goes will possibly end up with Ronaldo too. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Dec 23 2012, 05:09 AM |
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Dec 23 2012, 02:46 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 23 2012, 05:08 AM) It's a power struggle. It's basically Ronaldo, Mourinho and a few others against the Spanish lot the rumours suggest. It's also why Ronaldo was supposedly 'unhappy' before, it's Mourinho trying to take control. The benching of Casillas is just another step in that direction. Problem is I'm not sure he'll get his way at Madrid. Wherever he goes will possibly end up with Ronaldo too. It's so strange to read about this. Usually Mourinho teams are known for their collective team spirit. How they fight for each other and most importantly how they fight for Mourinho. Gives you a really good indication of the problems at Madrid. I can only think of 2 places where both might go: City or PSG. |
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Dec 23 2012, 03:51 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
City look nowhere near as strong this season and if they win nothing it's a decent excuse to sack Mancini. I think the problem Jose has with Madrid is they're all winners, they've all been successful without him so may not buy into what he says. Porto, Chelsea and Inter were a different story. City would work for him I think.
Just shows how if players/manager/management aren't on the same page how it can even effect the very top teams. |
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Dec 23 2012, 04:31 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 23 2012, 03:51 PM) City look nowhere near as strong this season and if they win nothing it's a decent excuse to sack Mancini. I think the problem Jose has with Madrid is they're all winners, they've all been successful without him so may not buy into what he says. Porto, Chelsea and Inter were a different story. City would work for him I think. Just shows how if players/manager/management aren't on the same page how it can even effect the very top teams. Who knows, I just always saw Mourinho teams as being so united because he's such a good man manager. Forget winning the players all still love him no matter what. Chelsea had a bad last season with him yet all the players still worshipped the ground he walked on. And the Inter players literally drove Benitez away because they were so unhappy that Jose left. |
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Dec 23 2012, 06:18 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 7,004 Joined: 5-August 09 From: CTU Member No.: 6,705 |
People are now speculating that Mourinho wants to be fired and benching the captain was a message to the management. Apparently, If he's fired now he will get 20m, if he's fired in the end of the season 'just' 5m. He was very heavily criticized by the spanish press today.
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Dec 24 2012, 01:57 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
If there is truth in this, he's even worse. Naah, what am I saying, Mourinho is the worst.
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Dec 24 2012, 08:33 AM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
No surprises here. hes a great coach who's won more than many other coaches can only dream of, but he can be a real **** when circumstances demand it.
I hope he doesn't go back to Inter. |
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Dec 24 2012, 11:12 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
No, he's done that. I think his options are: a) NT (unlikely), (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) PSG and c) the EPL (most likely).
He can be? He is. He's an obnoxious ****. always, from day one up until now. |
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Dec 24 2012, 01:15 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Dec 24 2012, 09:33 AM) but he can be a real **** when circumstances demand it. And yet the Madrid/Barca games were fairly contested this season, no coincidence it's when Guardiola's left. |
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Dec 24 2012, 07:11 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 24 2012, 01:15 PM) And yet the Madrid/Barca games were fairly contested this season, no coincidence it's when Guardiola's left. Weren't they also fairly contested last season? At least the majority of them... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Don't remember exactly but I can't seem to recall any big blow out from the Classicos of last season, certainly not to the extent of the ones from Mou's first season there, which were epic. |
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Dec 24 2012, 09:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Wasn't last seas where it exploded on the touchline and Jose got a ban and a few players were sent off?
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Dec 24 2012, 09:56 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 7,004 Joined: 5-August 09 From: CTU Member No.: 6,705 |
You mean when Mourinho showed class and assaulted Vilanova? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I think it was in the supercup game.
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