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The Arsene / Mourinho "rivalry" probably stems a decade ago when Mourinho first arrived and Arsenal were the top contenders

Reply 3661

alittlehelp

Original post by llys

I think Mourinho is a really competitive narcissist with a superior complex and needs an enemy that he can pit himself against constantly for the kicks. If there isn't a natural one around he will try to create one. I used to like him when I could only read his quotes in the papers (I was probably also influenced by media bias), but having heard him speak in press conferences the past season I have to say he has all the charisma of a dead fish. I have no idea why the press love him so much.

He doesn't bother me but his relationship with the press is strange. He's like the popular bully in those typical American teen movies, who's whole group laugh at his jokes even if they're terrible.

Reply 3662

barneystin

Original post by AR_95

The Arsene / Mourinho "rivalry" probably stems a decade ago when Mourinho first arrived and Arsenal were the top contenders

Think it's jealousy tbh.

Arsene can go so long without a trophy, and the fans will still love him #inwengerwetrust

but he was chased out of Chelsea and Madrid for under-performing IIRC, and there is not a strong following of fans loyal to Mou, and the Bridge is probably the only place he felt anything close to resembling loyalty.

Reply 3663

29Bilal96

anybody else going to the emirates later on? argh times goes so slowly on days like today...

Reply 3664

qwerty_mad

Original post by 29Bilal96

anybody else going to the emirates later on? argh times goes so slowly on days like today...

Yep I am. In live right near the stadium so can leave at about 5.

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username912610

Agent Fabianski :smile:

Coyggggg

Man United LOL!

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Reply 3668

Arkasia

Bafetimbi Gomis looks like the Predator, him and Bony charging at defenders would be scary as hell.

Reply 3669

Ryan17.

Haha!

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Reply 3670

Arkasia

Oh and in case anyone missed it, a bird plopped one straight into Ashley Young's mouth. Good pass.

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Reply 3671

cem101

Is Mertesacker injured?

Reply 3672

Arkasia

Original post by cem101

Is Mertesacker injured?

Nope, he just isn't match fit. The Germans only came back from holiday and started training a week ago.

Reply 3673

LostGear

Spurs a man down....LOL

Reply 3674

SHOO

Original post by LostGear

Spurs a man down....LOL

What a day so far lolol

Reply 3675

Kim-Jong-Illest

this gon b a good season, i can smell it.

Reply 3676

NDGAARONDI

Original post by AnharM

Was it class when Zidane headbutted Materazzi and got sent off in a World Cup Final?

Was it class when Rivaldo dived against Turkey in the World Cup?

Was it class when Maradona used his hand to punch the ball into the net against England?

Was it class when Benitez said **** about Chelsea's flags, and their fans?

Was it class when Cantona kicked a fan?

No, of course it wasn't. But people remember these things. Arsenal fans will always remember Mourinho calling out Wenger the same way Benitez called out Chelsea. At the end of the day, it's all publicity. It makes the sport very interesting when people do/say things out of the ordinary.

As with WWE, nah don't watch that ****.

I think there is a view that the managers should be held under a different barometer in terms of conduct, ehich might explain the attention that Alan Pardew got for headbutting a player. A player does that and it will get less coverage.

There's no point in judging supporters and players in the same light because that is a lost cause from the get go.