Friday, September 28, 2007
The Mourinho-Abramovich relationship had to end someday. But it was really unexpected to end it in such a way. In fact, it came as a shock to many in the footballing world. Avram Grant was temporarily appointed as the manager. However he did not have the UEFA pro license credential. Anyway, I doubt he will be manager for long with many big names managers linked with Chelsea. The latest linked being Marco Van Basten.
There seems to be a trend in managers leaving the club after clashing with the chairman over the style of play. Capello was sacked by Real Madrid despite winning the La Liga championship. Mourinho left Chelsea through mutual consent and Gheorghe Hagi resigned as coach of Steaua Bucharest due to ongoing tensions with club owner Gigi Becali.
All eyes will be on Chelsea for the next few weeks in the aftermath of Mourinho leaving. I wonder who will be the next manager and where will Chelsea end at the end of the season.
Mr Footie`
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Sunday, September 09, 2007
There have lots of things happening in football for the last 3 months!!! Henry finally made the move to Barcelona. Real Madrid sacked Cappello and made many new signings. Becks did't make as much impact as expected in MLS with the LA Galaxy with his niggling injuries. Liverpool strengthened considerably with the signings of Torres and Babel.
Back in Asia, the Asian Cup had a new champion in Iraq. My supported team Japan ended up in 4th place after losing on penalty kicks to South Korea. Last week, there was a walk-out in S-League match between Woodland Wellin
gton and Tampines Rovers. What an unprofessional sporting act by the Woodland Wellington players and officials. There can be no room for such
acts in football.
Iraq: Asian Cup Champions
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