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Jul162020 by JB1 Comment

Mourinho calls out Lampard’s use of Hudson-Odoi in selection rant

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Jose Mourinho reacted angrily to questions over his team selections and says Frank Lampard does not receive the same criticism for not picking Hudson-Odoi. Mourinho secured a 3-1 win over Newcastle on Wednesday, with a brace from from Harry Kane and a fine finish from Son Heung-min. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tottenham were pegged back in the match, but Mourinho brought on Steven Bergwijn who whipped in a perfect cross for Kane to head the club back into the lead. when asked what Bergwijn needs to do to get in the starting lineup after his assist, Mourinho said: ‘Look, that is the question that normally you do to me. ‘But you don’t do to Frank Lampard, to Jurgen Klopp, to Pep, to all the coaches of all the big clubs with big players. ‘You know,...

Jul142020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits out at ‘disgraceful decision’ to overturn Man City ban

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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has blasted the “disgraceful decision” to overturn a two-year European ban imposed on Manchester City for allegedly breaching Financial Fair Play. City were banned from competing in the Champions League or Europa League competition by UEFA in back in February. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho is among those to have been left shocked by the ruling from CAS, with confusion continuing to rise as mixed messages are fed out over the decision to lift the ban. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss pointed out that if City were guilty of enough to warrant a fine, then the original ban should have stood. Mourinho told reporters of the Man City ruling: “In the case it's a disgraceful decision because if City are not...

Jul112020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta opens up on being coached by Mourinho at Barcelona

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho for the way he dealt with youngsters during his time at Barcelona ahead of the London derby on Sunday. Arteta was coming through the academy at Barcelona and the current Tottenham manager was on the coaching team in the 1996-97 campaign, the duo got to know each other well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They will face each other on Sunday in the first Tottenham v Arsenal match to be played at Tottenham's new stadium, and when quizzed about Mourinho, Mikel Arteta was full of praise for the Portuguese coach. "He was great!" the Arsenal manager said. "He used to coach us, as you said, with the Barcelona B team. "He used to come to our training sessions. He had an incredible energy with...

Jul102020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims swipe at Man Utd after Fernandes’ penalty against Aston Villa

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Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Manchester United and the ‘help’ they get winning penalties after his Spurs side were denied a penalty in their goalless draw with Bournemouth on Thursday. The Portuguese said he could not blame his players after Tottenham were frustrated by VAR for the second time in a week in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kane was denied a penalty after Joshua King shoved him to the ground inside the box but thier calls for a penalty were shrugged off. Asked about Tottenham's poor attack compared to Manchester United’s, Mourinho saidd: ‘United’s 13 penalties is a help. It’s a help!’ United equalled the all-time record for penalties awarded in a Premier League campaign as they were given their 13th spot-kick of ...

Jul92020 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho blasts ‘clueless’ FA as Eric Dier is banned for four games

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has branded the FA as being clueless, after they hit Eric Dier with a four-game ban. Dier has been punished for jumping into the stands to confront a fan at the end of Spurs' FA Cup loss to Norwich in March. Apart from being suspended for four of his club’s final five matches of the campaign, he was fined £40,000. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the written reasons for Eric Dier’s punishment, which was confirmed on Wednesday, it was revealed that the Tottenham fan had called the England international a “w-----” and a “f------ c---”. Mourinho did not name the FA when quizzed on whether players receive enough protection inside stadiums, but said: “My feeling is that in the majority of the cases, football is not protected b...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

Furious Hugo Lloris reveals why he clashed with Son Heung-min in win over Everton

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Hugo Lloris has revealed why he was ‘annoyed’ with Son Heung-min during Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Everton but says he has ‘no problem’ with him despite their clash at half-time. Son’s failure to track back allowed Everton's Richarlison to get an opportunity which almost cost Spurs their lead after Michael Keane’s own goal in the 24th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs’ keeper ran 40 yards to confront Son as the players made their way to the tunnel and their team-mates even had to pull them apart. However, both players were seen embracing shortly after the final whistle and Hugo Lloris played down the incident during interview with Sky Sports after the game. ‘It just belongs to the changing room,’ the Frenchman said. ‘Outside you can say...

Jul62020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits back at Arsenal after Facebook jibe over Sheffield defeat

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Jose Mourinho has fired back at Arsenal after they took a swipe at the north London side after a 3-1 loss against Sheffield United. Tottenham's Champions League hopes were effectively ended with a disappointing loss at the Bramall Lane on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was Sheffield's first victory since the League resumption, ending a poor run of form for Chris Wilder’s team where they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Despite having issues of their own this season, still Arsenal’s social media team found time to aim a dig at Tottenham for their failure to win against Sheffield. Arsenal had posted: ‘It’s not easy beating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Here’s a reminder of how it’s done’. This post was accompanied wi...

Jun242020 by JBNo Comments

Ndombele tells Mourinho he never wants to play for him again at Tottenham

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Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele and head coach Jose Mourinho’s relationship at the club looks to have taken a turn for the worse. According to a report from TF1, Ndombele and Mourinho are no longer speaking after the player told the Portuguese manager he no longer wanted to play under him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ndombele looked a huge talent at his former team Lyon, but has endured a difficult first campaign at Spurs, with his future now in doubt after the reported outburst with Mourinho. Ndombele may be frustrated at how things have gone under the former Manchester United boss, but one imagines Tottenham supporters won’t be happy with the reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Mourinho dismissed s...

Jun222020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho fires back at Paul Merson criticism over Harry Kane’s role at Tottenham

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Jose Mourinho has responded with an impassioned defence of his influence on strikers amid huge criticism that his style of play will not bring out the best of Harry Kane. Kane made his first appearance as Tottenham drew 1-1 with United on Friday, but Paul Merson questioned whether Mourinho would enable the England forward to produce his best. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I feel a bit strange about some analysis and some comments. The beginning of some comments and analysis started from Paul [Merson]," said Mourinho. Paul Merson believes Jose Mourinho's style of football doesn't suit Kane, and believes the Spurs forward will have a 'serious think' about his future at the end of the current campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).p...

Jun42020 by JB1 Comment

Mourinho tells Tottenham he wants Chelsea star Kurt Zouma

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on a reunion with Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, as he looks to improve his backline. Zouma has played 22 games in the Premier League under Frank Lampard this campaign, featuring a further 10 times in other competitions, but his future at the club remains unclear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho signed the defender during his second spell as Chelsea boss and is a huge admirer of his talents. And he wants to link up with the France international again this summer, according to RMC Sport. The 25-year-old is among the names Jose Mourinho has handed to the Tottenham board. the Portuguese manager is set to lose Vertonghen this summer window, with the defender’s contract set to expire at the end of June....