Why Jose Mourinho is the Only Man Capable of Replacing Alex Ferguson at Man Utd

By: Daryl | July 28th, 2009

“I would consider going to Manchester United. but United have to consider if they want me to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson. If they do, then of course.”

That’s what Jose Mourinho told The Mirror today. I know The Special One has hinted as much before, but with Alex Ferguson’s retirement getting nearer every day (he’s 67, making him the oldest manager in the Prem, La Liga, Serie A or Bundesliga) the time to pick a replacement may be approaching.

Man Utd fans seem divided as to whether Mourinho would be a good choice or not, with some citing Mourinho’s, shall we say, pragmatic approach to football, which doesn’t sit well with Utd fans love of attacking football.

But my feeling is that Mourinho is the only possible choice, as he’s the only man with the personality to step into such a daunting situation as replacing Ferguson. Any other manager runs the risk of being overwhelmed by SAF’s legacy, but TSO has enough confidence/arrogance to shrug off that big Scottish shadow and enjoy the challenge. Proof of this unshakable self-belief (if any more were needed) came in the same press conference when Mourinho was asked about his departure from Chelsea:

“Since I left I became champion again but they have not been champions again.

I keep winning and they don’t.”

I rest my case.

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Cav

@flagged- Del Bosque? After the Cuntfed cup, I wouldn't hire him to flip burgers.

Mourinho is talented but he's been very lucky. Chelsea hasn't won since his departure because he didn't set them up to keep winning, like SAF (or any manager worth a damn) does. TSO can come in and make things work, but I think he jumps around different teams so quickly for a reason- he can't make it work long term.
flagged

Mourinho might be the one to take over but i have a few suggestions:

Martin o neil
David Moyes
Del bosque (current Spain national team coach)
Guss Hiddink

Personally i would choose del bosque, he prefers attacking football, he knows how to win (he was Real Madrid's coach) and he shows absolutely no emotion! haha
James

Keane!
Rhythm

Mourinho isn't the man for the job, the champions league with Porto was a fluke, his success with Chelsea was because of Roman Abramovich's money, and in Serie A he inherited by far the best side in the league.

I think David Moyes would be the best choice as he has done pretty well with Everton, a team with almost no funds for transfers and a mediocre squad.
Rhythm

Mourinho isn't the man for the job, the champions league with Porto was a fluke, his success with Chelsea was because of the Roman Abramovich's money, and in Serie A he inherited by far the best side in the league.

I think David Moyes would be the best choice as he has done pretty well with Everton, a team with almost no funds for transfers.
martin

No!
Dustin

I thought under Jose, Chelsea was the most attacking football team in the league?
elle

please not Jose. just...no.
lilrashio

I agree
matt

i think it's blanc. he loves to attack, he and saf talk on the phone all the time apparently...he's awesome, etc.
Joel

True, Daryl. I don't know if that's what will happen, but that would suit me better than Maureen. What about Guus for a couple of years. That wouldn't be too bad.
Daryl

That would make Solskjaer a sort of Pep Guardiola figure I suppose.

The big difference I see is that Guardiola took over from a Rikaard regime that had gone off the rails a bit, so there was a little less pressure, whereas Solskjaer would be expected to step in and take over from a club legend.

Not saying it can't work, just that it would be very very tough for a young manager to do that.
Joel

As I said on the Utd offside, Mourinho is not the man. Not only do I not like him, I think he's a little overrated. Let's see him take another team or two deep into the Champions League. Personally, I'm hoping Ole is being groomed while he coaches the Utd reserves.