Jose Mourinho Leaves Chelsea!
The Special One is gone. Jose Mourinho has resigned from the most hated job in club football. Much to the surprise of the owner, chief executive, captain and everyone, he’s taken a decision that has ‘enough’s enough’ written all over it. It is utter injustice to a man who, along with Roman, made us what we are today. With Jose gone unexpectedly, we’re at a state of huge confusion now as to who would take up his job and when, what do the players feel and what can we expect this season?
It is very unfortunate that we’ve lost Jose. We will realise this more when delivers for another club. Always, the fear that we have for our rivals tends to be more than the respect that we have on our own men. All other top premier league managers and rival fans must be rejoicing that he’s gone and that should tell you all. In my view, he is the best manager in the world, complete in all respects. To bring the situations and circumstances that made him to leave, is quite a shame.
The club also confirmed Mourinho’s backroom staff have also left the club.
Baltemar Brito (assistant manager/coach), Rui Faria (assistant
manager/fitness coach) Andre Villas (head opposition scout/first team
coach) and Silvino Louro (assistant manager/goalkeeper coach) have all
departed.
There are quite a lot of questions that should be lingering in my mind and yours too. These are the questions and my answers:
Why did he leave?
Certainly not because of our form, I guess. There was some private meeting last night involving Jose and Roman which was followed up by Jose’s surprise exit. It is a surprise to all parties involved including Roman and Kenyon. It was all so sudden that Jose had to send a text message to Terry on this.
Jose was always unhappy at the behind-the-scene happenings and the way his freedom was impacted by club management. Some papers call it a bust-up between Jose and Roman in an emergency meeting. Surely, something strange must have happened last night. In Roman and Jose, we are talking about two big egos which justify their personality. May be there was a verbal duel that hurt Jose, and for a man of his self-respect, he would have pulled the trigger.
How will the players take it?
The Chelsea players absolutely admire Jose and owe quite a lot to him. You’d still remember that when there were rumours in January of his exit, almost all players rallied round him to show their support. His exit would be a huge disappointment for the players. May not mean that some of them would leave with him. Roman has tied up the players with the super pay scales, that any move anywhere would be quite difficult, but not impossible. Lampard has not signed a contract yet but I hope that Jose’s exit would not impact his decision. Surely, the players would be really disappointed to see Jose go and that would surely show up in their performance in the short run - either they’ll come out all guns blazing and surrender meekly, with their mind not on the game.
What has he left us?
Lots. He’s has put us right inside the top bracket of European clubs. He has created history that no one can deny that. He’s has brought us success and records that cannot be erased. In just 3 years time, he (and Roman) has made Chelsea is a major force in English football and European football. May be, now that he’s gone, we would feel more grateful for his signings such as Drogba, Essien, SWP, Carvalho, Ferreira, Kalou, Ashley Cole, Malouda and so on. I would include Terry as well, as he signed the contract extension in the hope that Jose would stay.
In short, he has made Chelsea a formidable opponent and a very difficult rival for all the old boys here. His most important contribution for the team is the fighting spirit and work ethic that we boast of. The spirit and the togetherness that he has brought to the team is something no kind of money can buy. Finally, he made us champions, by winning the titles and also otherwise.
What happens now for Chelsea?
Come to terms. Our top manager has gone. Now Roman should go find a manager who is as good as Jose and be able to deliver more than what Jose did. Quite a tough task for Roman as well as the new manager. Avram Grant would step in to the manager’s role until a new manager is appointed. I doubt if the new manager would be appointed soon. That’s because Jose has surprised almost everyone. I don’t think Roman would be able to bring someon by this week. If he was ever thinking about life after Jose, he might have a few names in his mind - Didier Deschamps, Guus Hiddink and may even be Avram Grant himself. To bring anyone, other than Avram Grant, in a short period would not be that easy. But the reports say that Didier Deschamps is all set to take the baton from Jose.
I don’t think anyone would be really enthusiastic about taking up the Chelsea job. Having seen that the best manager has not got enough backing by the club and press, it is certainly a very hot seat, that many would like to avoid irrespective of the money it showers on you. It needs a very very strong personality and mentality to be the Chelsea coach now, knowing the expectations and demands of the club, the negativity of the press towards Chelsea, the most hated club tag, and also the consequences if you don’t win three matches on the trot.
What about our title/champions league ambitions?
I don’t think this would put us in a very difficult situation for regaining the title. That’s because, Jose has made the perfect foundation in players, the ethics, the spirit, the winning mentality and the champions mindset. The new manager has a very good and comfortable group of players to work with. In that respect the new manager’s job is already half done. I still think we should win the premier league title and champions league title. If we don’t win these with the new manager, then Jose’s exit will be even more ridiculous.
What happens now for the Premier League?
His rivals should be really happy. They know that a Jose Mourinho-led Chelsea is always a dangerous opponent and he is on course to take Chelsea to new levels. Now that he is gone, they would be really relieved. For Rafa, this has been his dream season so far and it continues so. That said, lot of rival managers respect him and if you remember, Sir Alex has openly stated that he like Jose, enjoys the competition that Jose offers and he does not want Jose to leave the Premier League. In general, for the Premier League, I guess it is a big loss that he’s gone. He was always different and unique and his absence would mean the Press will lot less to make up their pages. Soon we will realise how the Press had ruined his image with their bad journalism. Their bad karma should leave them with a host of tight-lipped, humourless, robotic managers. Rival fans will rejoice as their major source of fear is gone. Whether they admit or not, they would feel mightily relieved. I’ve already read loads and loads of messages in various sites by rival fans, expressing their relief, surprise and joy over the exit of Jose.
What happens now for Jose?
Not sure what kind of restrictions are put forth by his contract. We will have to wait and see if he wants to take up a job in the Premier League. Jose once said that he will not coach another club in the English league. Might take up a job in a club like Sevilla, Valencia or Roma and bring them to the top of their league. Absolutely no news on what he’s going to do next. Whatever he’s upto and whoever he joins, I would follow them and support unless Chelsea meets them. I’d love to read the next edition of his autobiography or biography to read his Chelsea experience.
What do we do now?
Simple. Bear with all the noisy celebrations of rival fans. It would be nice to see Jose
come back and haunt them in champions league, while we can also do that to them. For you all, my message is: The Special One is gone but life moves on. In my eyes, Jose Mourinho is a hero and would remain so always. It is certainly a sad day for Chelsea, fans of Chelsea and the Premier League. I wish Roman repents his decision and brings him back and I’d love to see Jose back in Stamford Bridge. For now, let’s welcome the new manager with the same hopes and ambitions.
* Pictures by Dailymail.co.uk
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“World Class Facilities, Third Class Management?”
A Malaysian fan brought an eye-catching banner to the stadium with the words, "World Class Facilities, Third Class Management" in one of Malaysia’s recent matches. How true is that?
The ones in bold are listed in the WORLD’S POOREST COUNTRIES, have a higher ranking that MALAYSIA in the FIFA World Ranking.
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FIFA World Ranking
Last Updated 22 Aug 2007
1 Brazil
2 Argentina
3 Italy
4 France
5 Germany
6 Croatia
7 Netherlands
8 Spain
9 Czech Republic
10 Portugal
11 Mexico
12 England
13 Romania
14 Greece
15 Ukraine
16 Cameroon
17 USA
18 Serbia
19 Sweden
20 Poland
21 Uruguay
22 Turkey
23 Scotland
24 Russia
25 Bosnia-Herzegovina
26 Nigeria
27 Northern Ireland
28 Côte d’Ivoire
29 Bulgaria
30 Denmark
31 Paraguay
31 Colombia
33 Israel
34 Morocco
35 Norway
36 Tunisia
37 Republic of Ireland
38 Finland
39 Slovakia
40 Egypt
41 Japan
42 Guinea
43 Ghana
44 Iran
45 Switzerland
46 Senegal
47 Chile
48 Mali
49 Australia
50 Korea Republic
51 Saudi Arabia
52 Costa Rica
53 Canada
54 Peru
55 Ecuador
56 Venezuela
57 Honduras
58 Uzbekistan
59 Angola
60 Togo
61 South Africa
62 Zambia
63 Trinidad and Tobago
64 Iraq
65 Hungary
66 Albania
67 FYR Macedonia
68 Bolivia
69 Belarus
69 Belgium
71 Panama
72 Cape Verde Islands
73 Algeria
74 Wales
75 Congo DR
76 Oman
77 Burkina Faso
78 Lithuania
79 Benin
80 Guatemala
81 Armenia
82 Cyprus
83 Qatar
84 Austria
85 China PR
86 Mozambique
87 Libya
88 Haiti
89 Kuwait
90 Guyana
91 Cuba
92 Bahrain
92 Ethiopia
94 Slovenia
95 Jamaica
96 United Arab Emirates
96 Botswana
98 Uganda
99 Jordan
100 Congo
101 Zimbabwe
102 Tanzania
103 Georgia
104 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
105 Equatorial Guinea
106 Moldova
107 Azerbaijan
107 Gabon
109 Thailand
110 Latvia
111 Malawi
112 Syria
113 Burundi
114 Namibia
115 Kazakhstan
115 Malta
117 Sudan
117 Iceland
119 Barbados
120 Liberia
121 Rwanda
121 Eritrea
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125 Estonia
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127 Korea DPR
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129 Indonesia
130 Bermuda
131 Antigua and Barbuda
132 Kenya
133 Liechtenstein
134 Singapore
135 Lebanon
136 Mauritania
137 Yemen
138 El Salvador
139 Chad
140 Dominican Republic
141 St. Kitts and Nevis
142 Palestine
143 Lesotho
144 Mauritius
145 Tajikistan
146 Niger
147 Swaziland
147 Seychelles
149 Bahamas
149 New Zealand
151 India
152 Myanmar
153 Kyrgyzstan
154 Nicaragua
155 Chinese Taipei
156 MALAYSIA
156 Grenada
158 St. Lucia
158 Maldives
160 Sri Lanka
161 Andorra
161 Solomon Islands
163 Madagascar
164 Sierra Leone
165 Laos
166 Turks and Caicos Islands
167 Vanuatu
168 New Caledonia
169 Philippines
170 Fiji
171 Brunei Darussalam
172 Turkmenistan
173 Cambodia
174 Luxembourg
174 Mongolia
176 Bangladesh
177 Netherlands Antilles
178 Pakistan
179 British Virgin Islands
180 Papua New Guinea
180 Tahiti
182 Comoros
183 Nepal
184 Dominica
185 Macau
185 Central African Republic
185 Cayman Islands
188 Afghanistan
188 Guinea-Bissau
190 Faroe Islands
191 Samoa
192 Somalia
192 Tonga
194 Puerto Rico
195 San Marino
196 Anguilla
196 Bhutan
198 Cook Islands
199 Djibouti
199 Timor-Leste
199 Belize
199 Guam
199 Montenegro
199 US Virgin Islands
199 Montserrat
199 American Samoa
199 São Tomé and Príncipe
199 Aruba
For your info:
World’s 50 Poorest Countries
UN list of least developed countries:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, East Timor, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia.
POOREST COUNTRIES
(GNP in USA Dollars)
Mozambique ($80)
Somalia ($100)
Eritrea ($100)
Ethiopia ($100)
Congo, DNC ($100)
List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita
185 Sierra Leone
186 Afghanistan
187 Tanzania
188 East Timor
189 Burundi
190 Democratic Republic of Congo
191 Solomon Islands
192 Comoros 600
193 Somalia 600
194 Malawi 600
Celebrating Ramadan
Assalamualaikum w.b.t
Ever think of these?
KENAPA AKU TAK DAPAT APA YG AKU IDAM-IDAMKAN?
"Boleh jadi kamu membenci sesuatu padahal ia amat baik bagimu, dan boleh jadi pula kamu menyukai sesuatu, padahal ia amat buruk bagimu, Allah mengetahui sedang kamu tidak mengetahui."
(Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 216)
KENAPA SUSAH SANGAT UJIAN INI?
"Allah tidak membebani seseorang itu melainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya."
(Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 286)
RASA FRUST? TENSION? LEMAH SEMANGAT?
"Jgnlah kamu bersikap lemah, dan jgnlah pula kamu bersedih hati, padahal kamulah org2 yg paling tinggi darjatnya, jika kamu org2 yg beriman."
(Surah Al-Imran ayat 139)
BAGAIMANA HARUS AKU MENGHADAPINYA?
"Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Bersabarlah kamu (menghadapi segala kesukaran dalam mengerjakan perkara-perkara yang berkebajikan), dan kuatkanlah kesabaran kamu lebih daripada kesabaran musuh, di medan perjuangan), dan bersedialah (dengan kekuatan pertahanan di daerah- daerah sempadan) serta bertaqwalah kamu kepada Allah supaya, kamu berjaya (mencapai kemenangan)."
(Surah Al-Imran ayat 200)
"Dan mintalah pertolongan (kepada Allah) dengan jalan sabar dan mengerjakan sembahyang; dan sesungguhnya sembahyang itu amatlah berat kecuali kepada orang-orang yang khusyuk"
(Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 45)
APA YANG AKU DAPAT DARIPADA SEMUA INI?
"Sesungguhnya Allah telah membeli dr org2 mu’min, diri, harta mereka dengan memberikan syurga utk mereka… ..
(Surah At-Taubah ayat 111)
KEPADA SIAPA AKU BERHARAP?
"Cukuplah ! Allah bagiku, tidak ada Tuhan selain drNya. Hanya kepadaNya aku bertawakkal."
(Surah At-Taubah ayat 129)
ARGHHH AKU TAK TAHAN!!! AKU DAH BOSAN!!
"… ..dan jgnlah kamu berputus asa dr rahmat Allah. Sesungguhnya tiada berputus asa dr rahmat Allah melainkan kaum yg kafir."
(Surah Yusuf ayat 12)
ADAKAH AKU SUDAH DIKIRA BERIMAN ?
"Apakah manusia itu mengira bahawa mereka dibiarkan saja mengatakan; "Kami telah beriman," sedangkan mereka tidak diuji? Dan sesungguhnya kami telah menguji org2 yg sebelum mereka, maka sesungguhnya Allah mengetahui org2 yg benar dan sesungguhnya Dia mengetahui org2 yg dusta.
(Surah Al-Ankabut ayat 2-3)
Ramadhan Al-Mubarak to all my Muslims friends !!
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Merdeka! Malaysiaku Gemilang! The new job, eh I mean the new career has been pretty good. Well to use the word "pretty good" might be an understatement though. It has been an exciting, interesting and rewarding ride. At least this career helps me a lot during my not-so-good days. But I guess life goes on.
The nature of work is to meet new and different people almost every week, if not every day. Besides a hectic but manageable workload, my typical days are attending 3-hour business lunch meetings (in places I can’t even pronounce the menu), talking on the cellphone pretending that I’m so busy, hanging out at overpriced coffeehouses and the not-so-typical days involve watching artist performed during Secretary Week. Life’s not too bad eh?
After 53 days of working here (& 18 days as a fiance for someone), today is without a doubt, the most exciting. We went to the City Square Shooting Gallery at City Square Centre, Jalan Tun Razak for shooting. I tried 3 different models of GLOCK products; Glock 19 (Caliber 9×19mm), Glock 22 (Caliber .40) and the new model of 9×19, Glock 34 with the last one is the most challenging to use, in terms of shooting the target.
The feeling of shooting a real firearm, I gotta say my friends, is seriously, out of this world. I think I just found my new hobby. Maybe I’m the wrong profession? Macho sial kalau dapat jadik sniper.
Last but not least, Happy National Day! Congrats to My dear friend Khairul & Yana & also to my buddy Nazim & Fiza on your engagement last few days.. i’m happy for both of ya` ..
i’m out!
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