As always Manchester United new manager Jose Mourinho appeared to criticise Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in his first news conference since his appointment at Old Trafford.
The 53-year-old Portuguese was quick to insist he is far from damaged goods, having lifted the Premier League trophy in May 2015 before his Chelsea reign imploded amid in-fighting at Stamford Bridge. In his first news conference for United, he said,
Some managers – the last time they won a title was 10 years ago. Some of them – never. The last time I won a title was a year ago. So if I have a lot to prove, imagine the others.
This was not taken lightly by some of the Arsenal supporters who were quick to suggest about Mourinho’s obsession with his counterpart Arsene Wenger.
Here are some of the best twitter reactions from people around the world
Jose Mourinho – the Obsessed One
— You Are My Arsenal (@YouAreMyArsenal) July 5, 2016
Jose Mourinho is obsessed with Arsene Wenger.
— Chewlaca (@chomandely) July 5, 2016
I'm howling at Mourinho being in love with Wenger. man's obsessed.
— z (@obvszee) July 5, 2016
Mourinho is that person who can't get over his ex, he's hitting on Wenger AGAIN
— Little Chilli (@SoundProbe) July 6, 2016
Mourinho talking about Wenger on his first day as United boss. Increasingly concerning & confirms he is actually the voyeur. #mufc
— Sam (@samuelJayC) July 5, 2016
Didn't even take Mourinho 30 minutes to take a dig at Wenger. That's how you know he'll never change, and he'll be sacked in 3 years
— Dami (@TheChelseaWay) July 5, 2016
Wenger should get a restraining order put on Mourinho. The man is obsessed. https://t.co/uINIjgT0U6
— AFCAMDEN (@AFCAMDEN) July 5, 2016
The Portuguese has been known to be throwing jibes at the French man having previously called him “specialist in failure”.
Jose Mourinho also dismissed criticism on his record of promoting youth players as
one lie repeated many times
Of the 49 players cited at Benfica, Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, almost half of them – 23 – made just one appearance under Mourinho with another 10 playing only two games for the Portuguese. Most were packed off on loan or sold no sooner had they being handed their debuts. Just 14 of the players listed made more than five appearances under Mourinho, who bristled at suggestions he does not give enough opportunity to youngsters.
Of 49 names of players Mourinho said he has brought through: only 9 have played 90 mins & he included likes of Robben/Varane on list. #mufc
— Sam (@samuelJayC) July 5, 2016
List also included Balotelli who actually made his debut with Mancini at Inter, as well as an unknown player who never played for Mourinho.
— Sam (@samuelJayC) July 5, 2016
There are people in this world quite capable of picking a fight in an empty room. But that’s not the whole story. Many times he has lost the dressing room because his arrogance knows no bounds. If successful he says its down to him but failure he says is down to the players.
This isn’t the whole story either. He brought trophies to every club he went but Arsene Wenger built a legacy and made a huge contribution to the world of football which is something beyond the reach for Mourinho.
He cannot manage 1 club for at least 5 years, he does not have long term plans, he can’t really build his own team which is why he goes to clubs with nearly unlimited funds. He could also be jealous just because he will never achieve what Wenger has achieved in his life.
What amuses me though is his clear inferiority complex. The only way that poor excuse of a man can feel safe and strong is by attacking other people’s legacy. Of course he has to laugh off Chelsea sacking. He would never admit that he couldn’t control the players and entire team turned against him. It’s not like Eva Carneiro incident was but a paradox, oh wait.
I feel a bit sorry for Manchester United as I can assure Mourinho will do all that’s in his power to ruin the image of this great club.
