Having no particular allegiances to either side that played last night I cannot but admire what Jose Mourinho brings to football. While Rad is livid about the style of football he encourages his sides to play, I am of the opinion that with the opposition he has faced over this seasons Champions League, there was no alternative. Jose Mourinho brings to the table a ruthless efficiency which is not seen in the vast majority of managers. Faced with possibly the most exciting attacking team in Europe at the moment he had two options, play to his strengths or play “sexy football” and lose badly. Stepping back for a moment and looking at where he has brought his team this year, we see a team leading their domestic league, in the final of the Coppa Italia and in the final of the Champions League…….not bad! He deserves all the plaudits he has been receiving in my opinion.
Finally, just a quick point to make before I go watch Liverpool reign supreme in Europe. I have noticed a somewhat similar school of thought held by many towards another prominent controlling figure in Europe. Comparing Jose Mourinho to Michael O'Leary I find, can help clarify my thoughts on the matter. O’Leary runs possibly the most efficient and well-run airlines in the world. Famed for their no-nonsense approach to the travel industry, Ryanair operate an efficient, effective and successful business model. Like Michael O’Leary, Jose Mourinho will resort to any means to be the best, even if he becomes hated by most on the way.
More power to him!
