I would give more than a penny for Jose's thoughts right now !
Would he be willing to make sacrifices in the other games just to get a good result at the Bridge ?
Jose's thoughts .
posted on 20/2/17
comment by Eric_the_king (SE85) (U21241)
posted 11 hours, 22 minutes ago
To be fair Jose has nothing to prove at all to any of you. I think you may be overplaying it?
Would he like to bet you? Obviously yes. More than winning a cup, a European trophy or securing CL football? Nah don't think so.
The winner of our tie will more than likely have to beat city and either spurs or arsenal too to win it. It's potentially going to be strongest last 4 for a long long time.
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And yet he is already started the mind games a month before we play the match..................clearly not important to him then
posted on 20/2/17
It's like a little bell going off in his head...borrowed it of Claudio
dilly ding...dilly dong....
posted on 20/2/17
Couldn't really give a toss what Jose is thinking, although he obviously won't want a repeat of that 4-0 drubbing at SB.
posted on 20/2/17
That 4-0 game was a bit missleading.
We had 56% possession, 16 shots to your 14 and you had 6 shots on target to our 5.
You deserved to win don't get me wrong but the scoreline flattered you somewhat.
I don't think it would be anything like that score right now as we've improved a lot and found our system that suits us.
However I still think Chelsea will probably sneak it. Home advantage and more rest should see you through but at same time I wouldn't be overly shocked if we beat you either. We're definitely due one against you.
posted on 20/2/17
I don't think it would be anything like that score right now as we've improved a lot and found our system that suits us.
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Of course not, Utd have improved massively since then and we're not in quite as good form as we were earlier in the season.
posted on 20/2/17
comment by Eric_the_king (SE85) (U21241)
posted 59 minutes ago
That 4-0 game was a bit missleading.
We had 56% possession, 16 shots to your 14 and you had 6 shots on target to our 5.
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Had those stats been in reverse that would be the ultimate proof that De Gea "better" than Courtois but as it weren't, brushed under the carpet.
posted on 20/2/17
Damn good question.
Inside I'm convinced he wants to set the record straight after that 4-0 defeat (his feud with Pep really intensified after that 5-0 humiliation at the Nou Camp early on), the fact we're not missing him will be killing his ego. But he'll be pragmatic enough to know the media, fans, and probably his own players will know he'll be thinking that knowing what he's like.
I expect no special treatment with regards to team selection, United have a schedule to hefty to accommodate his personal vendettas, but I do expect a very "negative" game plan especially if they get the first goal.
posted on 20/2/17
To be fair Jose has nothing to prove at all to any of you. I think you may be overplaying it?
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The point is we have nothing to prove to him anymore, for the first time since 2004 we actually look a better team without him. For a man of his considerable pride, that will sting believe me.
posted on 20/2/17
I think (and hope),that Conte will not fall for the mumbo jumbo that Jose will spew out.Antonio has done so well so far, and I would guess that he has got Jose's number.
I certainly hope so. .
posted on 20/2/17
Conte should walk up to the away dugout & enquire as to who's in charge...