MANCHESTER UNITED BOSS Jose Mourinho insists that he is more in control of his emotions than ever, leading to him being a better manager as a result.
The Portuguese trainer has been no stranger to controversy in the past, often being accused of playing mind games in press conferences to get a psychological edge over opponents.
Similarly, Mourinho has been sent to the stands more than a few times for verbal disagreements with officials, while disciplinary fines are also a mainstay on the coach’s rap sheet.
Now, however, Man Utd, who were originally said to be apprehensive about hiring Mourinho due to his behaviour, will be buoyed by his assertion that he can now keep a lid on his passionate personality.
“I’m a better coach today than I was before because I can control my emotions,” Mourinho told Portuguese outlet Record.
“These days I face difficulties with more maturity – it means I keep my feet on the ground.”
The Red Devils have hit the ground running in the Premier League, racking up six wins and one draw since the beginning of the season and sit in second place behind Man City purely on goal difference.
Many are hailing United’s return to form as the best they have been since the Sir Alex Ferguson era, with fans and pundits slating the side to win the league. Mourinho, however, is keen not to get ahead of himself.
“Things started off more difficult last year and the season turned out really well,” he said, referring to the club’s Europa League and League Cup victories.
“But this year has started off really well so we don’t know how it’s going to end.
“In another league [our start] would mean we’ve basically won the title, but in England in means nothing.”
With World Cup 2018 qualifiers under way again, attentions have turned to Portugal and the Man Utd boss feels that it will be difficult for the nation to echo their Euro 2016 glory.
“Portugal are the European champions at national level and that’s not easy to repeat, just as a Portuguese team winning the Champions League again will be tough, but Portuguese football continues to produce high quality players.”
Asked how the Seleccao would fare in their upcoming clashes with Andorra and Switzerland, Mourinho was unequivocal: “We’ll win and go to the World Cup.”
Manchester United return to action on October 14 with a high profile clash against Liverpool at Anfield.
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Marcus Jamie Alan and his merry bunch of accounts in 5,4,3,2….
@Johnny Bravo: imagine how boring your life would be without us
Love him even more that he winds little d!ckheads like “mrs nugent” and co. Grow some pubes little fella
Just apart from when he looses and whinges like a baby.
@Martin Redington: when he looses what? His trousers? His shoe laces?
@Martin Redington: After spending how much. He is a bad loser. Ever notice he only bullies lady physios or young kids with potential. A pure Pig, hence El Pigo !
@FPL Thommo: No Thommo his Marla lol
@Mrs. Nugent: You must wet yourself Marcus every time there is an article about Mourinho. A chance for you to churn out the usual crap. El pigo? Did you come up with that one all by your little self? What an inventive mind you have. Maybe you should put it to better use by setting up a trade union to represent lady physiotherapists in London as you seem to care so much :-)
@Sloop John G: Wouldn’t have the time girlygirl. Some people have to work to keep spongers like you living the dream. You would be better putting all your time spent fetishing into looking for work. You could then ditch the Amber leaf tobacco and Mothers box room and venture out into the real world. And you can still have your beachboy fetish and your dislike for anything Liverpool fetish. And maybe, just maybe girlygirl you might meet somebody as weird as you who will accept you and all your fetishes. And maybe jusy maybe ……. Nah, too much isn’t it. Just stay sponging. Cheery oh girlygirl im off to pay your dole xx
@Mrs. Nugent: Bit early in the morning for drugs Marcus.
@Nollaig Elliot: Well unless you wet the bed how else are you awake. Has to be spark plugs. Starting to think you 2 are the same really. Spoon and wooden. Hahah you like ??
@Mrs. Nugent: what an imagination you have Marcus. You have described something in such detail that I can only assume you are talking about yourself. As for all these references to “fetishes”, are you some kind of perv? It’s probably time to retire the Mrs Nugent account and set up yet another new one. You’re a sad individual who seriously needs to get a life.
@Mrs. Nugent: you wouldn’t have the time perhaps because you spend 30 mins or so writing comments like your earlier nonsense. You are without doubt the most immature person I have ever come across in my entire life.
@thatsnotme: well you threw that at me like a rock !
@Mrs. Nugent: Yea, thought so. Definitely drugs of some kind.
@Mrs. Nugent: why ? Cause it bounced off your head ? No surprise there .
@thatsnotme: OUCHHHHH !
Honestly who believes this as sokn as things go wrong again the mask will slip, Hes had a handy start this season.
@Ciarán: putting 4 goals against the majority of those teams, yup chusty!
Who is he trying to kid. Once El Pigo always El Pigo !
@Mrs. Nugent: You’re very consistent with your comments on Mourinho. It’s quite sad though.
One of a few top top managers in the game!!results Man…. astonishing record in finals!!
Fantatic waterford whispers article….arrogant clown
Hoping so.. he was already one of the best managers around when he landed at OT