Mourinho takes over as Inter boss <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been appointed manager of Serie A side Inter Milan. Mourinho has signed a three-year deal with the Italian side in his first job since he and Chelsea parted company by mutual consent in September 2007. The 45-year-old succeeds Roberto Mancini, who was sacked after leading the club to a third consecutive Serie A title last season. Mourinho will be unveiled at a press conference at 1030 BST on Tuesday. A statement on Inter's website said: "Internazionale announce the arrival of Jose Mourinho. "The Portuguese coach has signed a three-year contract and will work alongside Rui Farias, Silvino and Andrei Villas Boas. "The assistant coach will be Giuseppe Baresi." Farias, Silvino and Boas were all part of Mourinho's backroom set-up at Chelsea, while Baresi is the head of the Italian outfit's academy. The club added: "Thanking Roberto Mancini and his staff for the success obtained in four seasons as the leader of the team, all of Internazionale has the great pleasure to welcome Jose Mourinho and his coaches." Mourinho has been heavily linked with the role at Inter and has reportedly been taking Italian lessons ahead of any possible appointment. Inter appear to have drafted in Mourinho to help improve their success in Europe. Despite their domination on the domestic front, they have struggled in the Champions League and were beaten at the last 16 stage by Liverpool. "Serie A is feeling a little tender right now and perhaps not enjoying its status like before so having Mourinho joining is a very positive thing," said Italian football expert James Richardson. While at Porto, Mourinho won the Uefa Cup in 2003 and the Champions League in 2004. He also led Chelsea to the Premier League title in 2005 and 2006, while the Stamford Bridge side were beaten by Liverpool twice in the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2005 and 2007. Mourinho is expected to have plenty of money to strengthen the side and he has reportedly maintained contact with some of his former Chelsea charges. He has already been linked with Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba and no-one would be too surprised if one, or both, joined Mourinho at Inter before the new season begins. Inter president Massimo Moratti said: "I have read lots of names but I have yet to speak with him (Mourinho) about the transfer market. "I would like to change very little of this squad which has won so much." General manager Ernesto Paolillo added that there would be "few, but good players" arriving this summer.</div>
This could only happen in Italy though, a coach (mancini) being fired after three straight Italian titles. lol
True that in Italy most managers don't last long. The longest stretch so far being Milan's since 2001. Mancini was second only from 2004. In any case, I'm glad to see Jose heading to Italy as the country's league needs more balance due to recent problems. I'd like to see him mold the squad his way as it would be exciting to see.
He doesn't want to be known as The Special One anymore, but he said he is picking up Italian quickly because he is "very intelligent". Its fantastic. <div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-TOh3WlXJg0&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-TOh3WlXJg0&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (M Two One @ Jun 3 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>True that in Italy most managers don't last long. The longest stretch so far being Milan's since 2001. Mancini was second only from 2004. In any case, I'm glad to see Jose heading to Italy as the country's league needs more balance due to recent problems. I'd like to see him mold the squad his way as it would be exciting to see.</div> True, I think Jose will do great with Inter. They might end up winning a Champions League for once now. (that has been their weak spot)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (speeds @ Jun 3 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He doesn't want to be known as The Special One anymore, but he said he is picking up Italian quickly because he is "very intelligent". Its fantastic. <div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-TOh3WlXJg0&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-TOh3WlXJg0&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div></div> This is a great series. Watched all 21 official videos. You guys should watch it. -Petey
I watched that Setanta series and thought it sucked to be honest. Total ripoff of the French one to boot.
