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Sep92018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea legend John Terry explains why Mourinho is struggling at Man United

Premier League

John Terry believes Jose Mourinho ’s Manchester United team are struggling in the Premier League due to a lack of characters in the dressing room. Mourinho has spent over £300million in just over two years in an attempt to bring United back into Premier League title-winning contenders. United finished 19 points adrift of champions Manchester City last campaign and look unlikely to close the gap this time around having failed to make an impact in the transfer window and lost two of their opening four league matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Terry, who enjoyed the most successful period of his club career under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, believes there are not enough leaders in the United team. ‘At every club he has had big characters and ...

Sep92018 by JBNo Comments

Willian responds to claims he wanted to join United or Barcelona in the summer window

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Willian has dismissed claims he wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian was strongly linked with transfers to both Manchester United and Barcelona before the summer window closed. Barcelona had at least two offers rejected by the Blues, while the United were said to be considering a bid of their own to improve Jose Mourinho’s squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian played under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and even conceded he hoped to work with the Portuguese again amid talk of a move to United. But the 30-year-old has dismissed speculation he was interested in leaving Chelsea and says he wants to remain at the club for ‘as long as possible’. ‘A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never sa...

Sep62018 by JBNo Comments

Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Man City move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho agreed terms on a move to City before moving to Stamford Bridge, but Napoli failed to agree a fee with the English champions, the player's agent has confirmed. The Italy international signed for the Blues for £52m after leaving Serie A, following Maurizio Sarri to the club who left Napoli to replace Antonio Conte as head coach this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has made a blistering start to life in the Premier League, featuring in all four of Chelsea's opening games at the start of the 2018-19 season. Jorginho has slotted into the starting XI with ease and impressed with his slick technical ability and astute positional sense as Sarri's men have won all of their matches so far. However, as report...

Sep62018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba confirms he could leave United in January

Premier League, Transfer Info

Paul Pogba has confirmed he could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The midfielder, who helped France win the World Cup earlier in the summer, is said to have a bad relationship with Jose Mourinho. After returning to Old Trafford from Juventus in 2016, Pogba’s second spell at United has been filled with reoccurring reports of bust-ups with Mourinho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba was thought to be keen on a transfer to Barcelona before the summer transfer window closed and he has refused to rule out an exit in January. ‘There was a lot of talk, but it was just like that, I’m under contract in Manchester,’ he told Sky Germany. ‘My future is currently in Manchester, I still have a contract, I’m playing there at the momen...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Marcus Rashford after Burnley red card for headbutt

Premier League

Jose Mourinho said Marcus Rashford looked like a ‘naive boy’ after being sent off for a headbutt during Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Burnley. The England international received the first red card of his career after an incident involving Phil Bardsley at Turf Moor. With United already leading 2-0 thanks to Romelu Lukaku’s first-half brace, Rashford clashed with Burnley's Bardsley after the ball had gone out of play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Phil Bardsley appeared to kick out at Rashford, provoking the forward to confront his opponent. While Bardsley received only a yellow card, Rashford was sent off, leaving Manchester United to play the final 20 minutes of the match with ten men left. ‘I don’t know what happened. I would say it was nai...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho told Man Utd chief Ed Woodward not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho reportedly urged Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this transfer summer. There was the possibility of a return to Old Trafford for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner but Mourinho didn't think the deal made sense financially. He told Woodward not to splash out a £90million transfer fee and wages of £500,000-per-week, according to the Mirror. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo ended up leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus and will face United in the Champions League after both teams were both drawn in Group H. On facing Ronaldo in Europe, Mourinho said: 'Juventus were always a big candidate but they have transformed themselves into the biggest candidate because they don't hide that the...

Sep12018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho launches attack on Liverpool manager Klopp

Premier League, Trending

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has taken a dig at Jurgen Klopp while defending his own record in the Premier League. The Portuguese is under intense pressure after back-to-back defeats in England and demanded ‘respect’ in an explosive press conference after United were beaten 3-0 at home to Tottenham on Monday. Some reports claim that a loss at Burnley on Sunday could lead to his sacking, with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane being lined up to replace him at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Mourinho continued to defend himself and took a swipe at Liverpool’s head coach when talking to the media on Friday. ‘I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world but I am also one of the greatest managers in the wo...

Aug302018 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane reveals why he rejected Manchester United’s offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane concedes he rejected Manchester United because it was ‘not the right club’ for him. Louis van Gaal wanted to sign the Senegal international during the transfer summer of 2015 and even held talks with the 26-year-old who was still playing with Southampton at the time. However, Mane opted to remain with the Saints for one more campaign before he decided to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Honestly, I could not believe it,’ Mane told the Premier League Today show. ‘Some teams wanted me – Manchester [United] – the wrong team wanted me. ‘Of course, I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer. ‘But for me it was not the right club, it was not the right moment. ‘To feel this – the ri...

Aug282018 by JBNo Comments

Man United board react to Mourinho’s meltdown after record defeat against Spurs

Premier League

Manchester United’s board are prepared to offer Jose Mourinho a vote of confidence despite a poor start to the new campaign, according to the Guardian. Tottenham subjected Mourinho to his heaviest ever defeat in a home game in all competitions as two goals from Lucas Moura and a header from Harry Kane helped Tottenham continue their perfect start to the new campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By contrast, United are already six points behind the early pacesetters and face a tough trip to Burnley this weekend, hoping to turn things around. Mourinho attempted to to counter Tottenham’s threat on Monday by using a three-man defence, including Ander Herrera, and pushing full-backs Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia higher up the field. But for Romelu ...

Aug282018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho: My tactics did not cause loss, I demand respect

Premier League

Jose Mourinho insists his tactics did not cause Manchester United to lose 3-0 against Tottenham on Monday, and says the whole team is united. Mourinho made six changes after the 3-2 defeat by Brighton last week, but the manager says United won the game from both a strategic and tactical point of view, but not by the result. He told Sky Sports: "We work all week, and by the strategic point of view we didn't lose, by the tactical point of view we didn't lose, but we lost the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We work very, very well during the week, we prepared the game very well, we played very well, the players had a fantastic attitude. "At half-time the result should be two goals different minimum, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0. And then something changed the g...