For the 67th time since the Croatia match, it’s being reported that José Mourinho has taken himself out of the running to be the next England manager. This account seems to be more real than some of the others. And yet I’ve heard the story so many times that I can’t quite believe it now, even though the quotes seem unassailable, and even though it makes perfect sense that Mourinho would let the England speculation run for a few weeks, watch his image get shined to a nice golden tone, and then withdraw in favor of the club job he really wanted. So why do I still have this addled idea that we’re going to see a “Mourinho to FA: I’m all ears”-style story tomorrow? Do you have it, too, or have I just got sunspots in my eyes?
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by Brian Phillips · December 10, 2007
No, I heard no-one less than his actual agent — who we can of course rely on 100% to speak the truth — say the words with his own voice on the radio, so it must be true.
And then he was asked a question and said he had nothing more to say but wished the interviewer happy holidays.
It was very touching, I don’t remember Scolari’s agent doing that the last time the best candidate rejected the F.A..
Probably sparked champagne in Soho Square, and now they can go get Alan Shearer. Woopee.
That’s a relief, Tom — certainty at last. Harry Redknapp must have driven his fist through a concrete pylon.