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Feb112020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho omits Man Utd from his list of Premier League top-four contenders

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has left United off his list of candidates for a top-four place but believes Wolves and Sheffield United are contenders to secure a Champions League place. Chelsea currently occupy fourth position in the League but Sheffield United are just two points behind Frank Lampard’s team in the table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, Spurs are four points behind Chelsea, while Everton’s fast improvement under Carlo Ancelotti has put them five points behind top four. Man United and Wolves are trailing Chelsea by six points, while Arsenal are 10 points below the final Champions League position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Wolves and Sheffield United are fighting for the top four, [the managers] they c...

Feb112020 by JBNo Comments

I fell asleep in the barber’s chair – Jose Mourinho on going bald

Premier League

Tottenham manager boss Jose Mourinho has joked that his sharp new haircut was actually a mistake and not a new image as he plots a successful end to the campaign. The Portuguese coach has been showing off an ultra-short trim, though he said that it was never his plan to have so much hair chopped off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Sometimes I like to feel the cold weather and I like to change a little bit,’ Mourinho told Sky Sports. “But this time was not the case. "I fell asleep [in the barber's chair] and when I woke up it was so bad that I said to him 'bring the [number] one'. Hopefully, it will grow back again.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jose Mourinho has had little time to feel the cold as he has been keep...

Feb52020 by JBNo Comments

Eriksen reveals how close he came to joining Man Utd

Seria A, Premier League

Christian Eriksen concedes he spoke with Manchester United for several years but a move to the Red devils was ‘never really likely’ and signing for Inter Milan ‘wasn’t a difficult choice’. The 27-year-old put an end to his six-and-a-half-year stay at Tottenham to complete a move to the San Siro for a fee of around £17million this January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eriksen informed Spurs of his intentions to move on at the start of the campaign, with his deal due to expire in the summer, and United were linked with the Denmark midfielder. But the player was keen to test himself abroad and United went on to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eriksen insists a ...

Feb22020 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho slams VAR for failing to send off Raheem Sterling

Premier League

Jose Mourinho said that Raheem Sterling should have been sent off in the first half of Tottenham's victory over Manchester City, before praising his players for the effort they put into the match. There were plenty of talking points during a competitive first 45 minutes at the Tottenham Stadium, most notably when City were awarded a penalty after VAR ruled that Aurier brought down Aguero in the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Gundogan saw his spot-kick saved by Hugo Lloris, but video technology was also the talking point, when Sterling managed to escape a red card after a rash challenge on Dele Alli. Mourinho described his team's performance as "phenomenal", but he was full of criticism for VAR after seeing two major decisions go again...

Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at Mourinho over Christian Eriksen comments

Premier League, Seria A

Antonio Conte has dismissed Jose Mourinho’s criticism of him over Inter Milan’s transfer move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen and says he has done nothing wrong. Eriksen is out of contract in the summer and has been speaking to Inter over a move – either now if the Italian side can agree a fee or at the end of the campaign for free – but Mourinho was angry with how Conte has conducted himself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho criticised ‘people with responsibilities’ speaking about Eriksen, later clarifying that he was referencing Conte and saying all coaches ‘should behave the same way’ and not talk about other teams’ players. But Conte, who has a long-running feud with Mourinho and often had issues with him in the past, does no...

Jan182020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Antonio Conte over Inter Milan’s Eriksen pursuit

Uncategorized

Jose Mourinho has reignited his long-running feud with Antonio Conte as Inter Milan continue their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen. Mourinho and Conte have traded blows in the past in the Premier League when the former was managing Manchester United and the latter was in charge at Stamford Bridge l. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Current Inter boss Conte had described Tottenham coach Mourinho as "fake" and a "little man" after the Portuguese brought up old match-fixing charges against him. Mourinho's current issue with Conte involves Christian Eriksen, who appears certain to leave the club either in January or in the summer when his deal at Spurs expires. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte has s...

Jan142020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hints injured Harry Kane could miss Euro 2020 campaign

Premier League

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has raised the possibility that Harry Kane could be out until next campaign and miss Euro 2020. The England international underwent surgery on a hamstring injury on Saturday after suffering a ruptured tendon at Southampton and Spurs have said they expect him to be back in training in April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho has been asked repeatedly when exactly the England captain might be back, but has not been able to be more specific about it. He was again questioned ahead of Spurs' FA Cup replay with Middlesbrough on Tuesday and his answer suggested there could be some doubt over Kane's participation at the Euro 2020 this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "News on Harry...

Jan112020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp forces journalist to Google what position Jose Mourinho played

Premier League

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp gave a hilarious response when asked who was the better player, he or Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho. The two men are famous for having risen through the coaching ranks to the very pinnacle of football, despite boasting comparatively little playing experience at the highest level in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho played a handful of games in the 1980s with teams like Rio Ave and Belenenses, while Jurgen Klopp turned out over 300 times for Mainz in an 11-year career that was spent in the 2.Bundesliga. It has been in the dugout, however, that both coaches have excelled, Mourinho leading Porto and Inter Milan to Champions League victory in 2004 and 2010 respectively, while Klopp reached a similar ...

Jan102020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham in talks with AC Milan over Piatek

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Tottenham have held talks with AC Milan over the signing of Krzysztof Piatek this month. But talks are not at an advanced stage and no formal offers have yet been made for the striker. It is unclear at the moment if any move would be temporary or permanent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs are short of striker options after Harry Kane was ruled out until April after undergoing a surgery on a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring. Piatek signed for AC Milan in a £31m deal from Genoa on a four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2019 and has scored 15 goals in 39 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 25-year-old forward, who has 10 caps for Poland, originally moved to Genoa for £3.6m from Polish club Cracovia in ...

Jan92020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd rule out bid for Christian Eriksen

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have ruled out making any bid to bring Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford in this January window. Reports have linked the Red devils with a £20m offer for the Tottenham player, who is out of contract at the end of the campaign, but no bid has been made. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United held discussions with Tottenham about a deal for Eriksen last summer window but the player remained in London. Meanwhile, According to Sky Sports News, Christian Eriksen sees his future away from England and is likely to be on his way to Inter Milan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian side's chief executive Giuseppe Marotta confirmed earlier this week that they are interested in the Denmark midfielder but ...