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I'm not a defender of old or new football managers. I believe in good ones and bad ones, those that achieve success and those that don't.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of evaluating managers based on their ability to achieve success, rather than their tenure or style.
In this quote, Jose Mourinho expresses his belief that the merit of football managers should be judged solely on their effectiveness and results, rather than on their experience or the era in which they operate. This reflects a pragmatic approach to leadership, suggesting that success is the ultimate measure of a managerβs capabilities.
Themes
SuccessManagerEvaluationLeadershipFootball
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about sports management during a conference.
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