Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan recently reviewed Jose Mourinho’s stint at Tottenham Hotspur, expressing astonishment at his decision to join the club and doubt regarding his relationship with chairman Daniel Levy.
On the most recent episode of Simon & Souness, the duo praised Levy‘s achievements as manager of the club, including stadium development and financial stability.
They did, however, point out the absence of prizes and underlined the significance of Levy‘s plan being balanced.
Their chat centred on the interactions between Levy and high-profile managers such as Mourinho and Antonio Conte, implying potential mismatches in expectations and managerial styles. Jordan was surprised by Levy‘s appointment of Mourinho and Conte, calling it a “marriage made in hell”.
Jordan questioned whether Mourinho was the ideal match for Tottenham, citing a conflict of personalities and spending philosophies. He also expressed his reservations about Conte’s mentality throughout his time at the club.
Jordan added:
“I do. You can’t deny that he’s a smart operator.
“You’ve got a £1.4 billion stadium sitting there, which proves he’s a smart operator. You have the most profitable football team in the world, as well as a club that has generated money every year since Daniel arrived, with a few notable exceptions.
“The problem is, he’s got an empty trophy cabinet and he’s got to get that balance right and he knows that.”
“Do I think the Mourinho he got was the right one? I’m having trouble understanding Daniel’s relationship with Mourinho and Conte since these two individuals have such strong personalities.”
“You brought them in the door; you must have told them something, or they are — and they are misrepresenting what they were told at the moment when it no longer suits them.
“I was outraged by Conte’s behaviour. I didn’t think it was a good fit with Mourinho since he is a big spender.”
Mourinho’s tenure at Spurs
During his brief career with the Lilywhites, Mourinho oversaw 86 games, winning 45, drawing 17, and losing 24. Despite playing in fewer games, he averaged 1.77 points per game.
He also took them to the League Cup final, but was abruptly fired just days before the match against Manchester City, which they lost under temporary manager Ryan Mason.
The dismissing of Mourinho, a trophy-winning manager, only days before the final is regarded as one of Daniel Levy‘s most strange choices.
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