Sunday Poser

[Sir Bob]

Because there wasn't a Chelsea around when Mourinho came in was there, in essence it's was easier for him to win the title than it will be for Rafa.

Mourinho came in at an opportune time, when Arsenal were looking a bit shakey and Man U we're an the decline. He got his two titles in that space of time, Man U have since brought in new players and solved some of their problems and are giving Chelsea a run for their money now. Arsenal are still trying to recover and I think will have a job trying to do so. But that means there's now 2 teams we've got to usurp to win the title, and both teams are playing very well at the moment.

I agree it will be harder for Rafa at LFC than it was for Mourinho at Chelsea.
However, I don't agree Mourinho came at an opportune time. Arsenal had just gone a whole season undefeated for a start.

The truth is Mourinho is one of the best managers around. Even ignoring his record at Chelsea, his work at Porto shows that. I don't like Chelsea or Mourinho but he is a very good manager, for me on a par with Rafa, Ferguson & Wenger.

[Red Chilli]

I wouldn't want Rafa sacked as I think he's as good a manager as there is.
however, mourinho is a top class coach as well. People underestimate how good he is because of Chelsea's cash & also because at times he's very arrogant. however, his record at Porto was fantastic, winning the UEFA Cup & CL in successive seasons.

If Rafa was sacked & Mourinho won us the league , then you'd have to say it was the right decision.

I agree, Jose has won 2 back to back titles, if we sack Rafa, appoint Jose and win 2 back to back titles, I won't be losing any sleep.

[OldManRed]

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