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Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

‘Scholes can say what he wants’, Mourinho hits back

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has defended Paul Scholes' right to express his opinion as "freedom of speech" after the United legend called the current boss "embarrassing". Scholes' comments came in the build-up to a goalless draw with Valencia, also talking about his surprise that Mourinho survived a 3-1 Premier League loss to West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having been accused by Scholes of being "out of control" with regard to his news conference words, Mourinho showed impressive restraint in his post-match conference at Old Trafford following the Valencia game. "I don't need to know what he said," said Mourinho. "He can say what he wants to say. I'm not interested." When Scholes' comments were put to Mourinho, he responded: "Freedom of speech. It's a f...

Oct22018 by JBNo Comments

Man United to swap Mourinho for Conte

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Manchester United are considering a move for Juventus' Beppe Marotta and Antonio Conte as talks over the future of Jose Mourinho at the club continue. Valencia will play United at Old Trafford tonight looking to inflict a defeat which could mean the end of Mourinho’s fractious two-year tenure. United’s start to the campaign has been clouded by speculation surrounding the future of Paul Pogba, whose relationship with Mourinho seems to have broken down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alexis Sanchez and Antonio Valencia are among a group of many other senior players reported to have lost faith in Mourinho, who was yesterday asked to respond to rumours he was contacted by Zinedine Zidane. The former Real Madrid boss is the current favourite to take ove...

Oct12018 by JBNo Comments

You want me dead? – Paul Pogba turns down interviews

Premier League

Paul Pogba has added fuel to the fire of his disintegrating relationship with Jose Mourinho by rejecting interviews after Manchester United's latest loss with a four-word reply: "You want me dead?" A 3-1 loss against West Ham on Saturday means United have taken just 10 points from their first seven matches of the season, recording their joint worst start to a Premier League campaign, equalling the beginning of David Moyes era. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba was replaced by Mourinho during the second half at the London Stadium to wrap up a week of controversy in which the pair were involved in a training ground bust-up on Wednesday. That came after United were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Derby County at home and while the Portuguese boss deni...

Oct12018 by JBNo Comments

Alexis Sanchez tells former teammate he regrets Man United transfer

Premier League

Alexis Sanchez regrets his decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United and is reportedly angry with Jose Mourinho. The Chile international forced his exit from Arsenal in January after threatening to wind down his contract and United beat Manchester City to his signature after agreeing a mouth-watering £500,000-a-week deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanchez has been unable to reproduce his best form since his transfer to Old Trafford, however, scoring just three goals in 23 appearances and was dropped for Saturday’s loss to West Ham. Reports on Sunday emerged that Mourinho had given the 29-year-old a dressing down in training and Sanchez was said to have been left shocked by his manager’s decision to omit him from the squad. The Daily Mirro...

Sep282018 by JBNo Comments

Juventus chief speaks out on Pogba transfer rumours after Mourinho row

Uncategorized, Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Juventus’ director of football has spoken out on reports linking the club with a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. Pogba started his professional career at Manchester United but joined Juventus in 2012. Two years ago he returned to Old Trafford for a then-world record transfer fee. But the World Cup-winner is already being linked with another transfer and is said to be pushing to leave United ahead of the January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite stripping Pogba of the vice-captaincy, Mourinho denied he had fallen out with the midfielder, before the both of them were filmed exchanging words in training on Wednesday. Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was asked about the rumours linking Pogba with Juventus and said: ‘He ...

Sep272018 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho considering shock transfer move for Gary Cahill

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has emerged as a possible target for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, according to reports. Mourinho hoped to sign at least one central defender in the summer window but pursuits of Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Diego Godin all failed to materialise. The Red Devils manager criticised Manchester United’s transfer dealings and a difficult start to the campaign has shown his belief that defensive reinforcements are needed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Maguire signing a new long-term contract with Leicester City, and Alderweireld reestablishing himself in the team under Pochettino, Mourinho may have to look elsewhere. And The Sun reports the Portuguese boss will monitor the situation of Cahill over the ...

Sep272018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo free to make Man Utd return after being handed one-game ban

Seria A, Premier League, UEFA

UEFA have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve only a one-match ban after being sent off in Juventus ' Champions League clash with Valencia. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was controversially shown a red card following a clash with Jeison Murillo at Mestalla, although Juve went on to win through penalties from Miralem Pjanic either side of half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo will only sit out Juve's game against Young Boys but the decision from UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body means the Portuguese forward will be able to make his return to Old Trafford on October 23. Manchester United's Champions League win in 2007-08 marked Ronaldo's first success and he went on to win the trophy a further four times with Real. He...

Sep252018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho confirms Pogba has been removed as United’s captain

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has made it known to Paul Pogba that he will never captain Manchester United again, further straining the relationship between the both. Pogba laid on an assist for Fred’s opener in the 1-1 draw against Wolves on Saturday but was later dispossessed by Ruben Neves in the build-up to the equaliser. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho later blasted the attitude of his players in his post-match press conference, saying: “That’s a basic law of football, you have to play with the maximum of your potential, with the maximum of your focus. “Unless you are playing in such a weak league where you play against really weak opponents and then playing 20 per cent of potential is enough to win. That’s not the case, and we all know that.” Pogba l...

Sep222018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals which Man Utd players are to blame for Wolves draw

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has put the blame for Manchester United’s failure to defeat Wolves at the hands of his attacking players. Fred had fired the home side in front early in the first half, but United were able to get a second and newly promoted Wolves earned a fully deserved point through Joao Moutinho’s stunning 53rd minute strike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alexis Sanchez was particularly disappointing despite being rested in midweek. Anthony Martial scored in the 3-0 victory over Young Boys but returned to the bench for his replacement, who has now scored just three goals in 23 appearances since his transfer from Arsenal, to turn in another underwhelming performance. Sanchez was taken off after 63 minutes and Mourinho was left unhappy with the Chil...

Sep212018 by JBNo Comments

Wilfried Zaha blasts David Moyes daughter claims, reveals United hell

Premier League

Wilfried Zaha has talked about his "hell" at Manchester United and said his stay at Old Trafford made him "down and depressed". The winger signed for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson as a teenager after playing a huge part in Crystal Palace's promotion back to the Premier League in 2013. But he failed to make an impact under Moyes and says the transfer led to his toughest time in football amid a whispering season about his life off the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Obviously, getting to United isn't easy, so not being given a chance is hard to take," he told The Sun. "I don't regret anything because it made me stronger. I feel as though I can deal with anything now. "I went through so much with United, with England. There were rumo...