Have to agree with Stuey and Jon, there's no doubt in my mind that Rafa would win the CL at Real if he was afforded the same spending that Mourinho had.
As for Mourinho I think he adds some entertainment and lighthearted banter to things, there's nothing wrong with trying to play mind games. It will work against some people and it wont against others, to attempt it there has to be a certain element of arrogance involved and his record does support that arrogance no matter how much he has been backed with funds.
I most certainly think it's got to Wenger and what he has said is nothing more than a lot of people already think about Wenger but actually wouldn't come out and say it, so in that respect he earns respect in my book.
Do I think he's a c**t, privately no he probably isn't but for the cameras he most certainly is. Arrogant, I think both privately and for the cameras he is arrogant, success breeds a certain level of arrogance in some people and I believe Mourinho is that type of person. Born winner, to some extent but I think football has caught up with his methods these days and his coaching methods do sometimes appear to be a glorified version of Stoke. I would much prefer to win things with the brand of football I think Brendan is trying to instill but the most important thing is I would much prefer to win things and winning is something Mourinho has done throughout his career and when he does retire he will be remembered as one of the best no matter how much people try to knock his achievements.
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