Platinii - 12/6/2013 15:13
I am of the opinion like some on here, that it's absolute bliss when he doesn't say a word.
I find Mourinho an arrogant so and so, but I listened to a press conference of his recently, and it made a nice change. He talked common sense about the mix of players he had, what bringing in additional players would mean to the squad etc. Everything was straight to the point, and it just came from the heart and flowed, there was none of this stuttering bollocks, desperately trying to cover up for his paymaster's like some bent politician.
"So do you think you will need to make changes to your squad in the summer?"
Mourinho...
"Err, we have evaluated the squad. There are some very exciting and interesting young players, and some great experienced older heads. There is a good balance, but we need additions. We need additions to ensure we are covered in all positions, to make sure there is healthy competition so that nobody becomes complacent. We need the best quality we can get to improve this team and take it further. I have players in mind, which I will not discuss, but we know what we are looking for"
Pardew...
"Weww, Mike's been brilliant so far. Can't ask for more. Do we need more players? Wel, you don't really know do you? Sometimes you can manage with what you've got and other times you can't. I think we have some sensational players at the club bought in Mike's time, and we all know that the good, quality players are much sought arfter. We know that if one of the top clubs comes in with a top top offer we won't be able to resist. It's the name of the game. We've got some great youngsters coming froo, and they can hopefully step up to the plate and make a grade.
We will all sit down in August to talk about our options, and move things forward with a view to moving things forward. Mike and Derek know what we need, and I just hope we can get what we need across the line. It's really difficult in the window, not just for us, but for other clubs as well. We are all battling to get players over the line, but we have a good solid squad. A lot of clubs will be envious of us. We just need to push on ahead and get back to where we belong"