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Fabulous Gesture From Mourinho

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  1. Munstertoon

    Munstertoon Member

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    Jose Mourinho has donated his Ballon D'Or Trophy to be auctioned, to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Charity. Stunning gesture, which only goes to show the esteem in which Sir Bobby was held, in the world of football.

    Any pointers as to how much this could fetch at auction?
     
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    Munstertoon, Sep 19, 2011
  2. TJR_NUFC

    TJR_NUFC Well-Known Member

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    Great gesture, I've always liked Mourinho but even so he has gained even more respect from me. Didn't Sir Bobby teach him and Villa-Boas everything they know in terms of football management. Hopefully it will raise a canny bit.
     
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    Nice gesture, good to know the guy still remembers to whom he owes much of his talent!
     
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    skalpel, Sep 19, 2011
  4. milner_for_england

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    Good gesture from Mourinho for a great man in Sir Bobby.
     
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    milner_for_england, Sep 19, 2011
  5. THE LEFT BOOT OF ROBERT

    THE LEFT BOOT OF ROBERT Well-Known Member

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    legend good to see someone acknowloging their roots and showing respect to the man who made him
     
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    THE LEFT BOOT OF ROBERT, Sep 19, 2011
  6. NufcBano

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    Top man. I am under the impression that Sir Bobby tried to bring him to St James to take over from him back in 2003/2004. Before he joined Chelsea apparently that wasnt the first offer he had from England. I believe that was us.

    Unfortunately our board made one of the worst decisions they have ever made and cut all ties with Bobby so even tho Jose went to Chelsea, im sure Sir Bob could have found a replacement for himself....rather than f*cking Graeme asshole Souness.
     
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    Great gesture, and it's just a sign of Sir Bobby's legacy to football that two of the greatest managers in the game are where they are because of him.
     
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    Smudger, Sep 19, 2011
  8. Cal.

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    Mourinho wasn't willing to be anyone's number 2 at that stage, even though he would have been moulded to be Sir Bobby's successor.
     
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  9. nufc1991

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    Brilliant gesture from Mourinho, for one of the true LEGENDS of the game. How the great man doesn't have atleast a stand named after him at St James' is a joke. Such a simple thing the board could do, to start building bridges with some of the fans.
     
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    They should do this with the East Stand.

    Yet again, it'd feel wrong with all that new Sports Direct crap.
     
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  11. Darth Gogledd

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    Great thing for Mourinho to do, out of respect for a great man.
     
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    Darth Gogledd, Sep 19, 2011
  12. NufcBano

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    Wish I was rich enough to have that bad boy on my 'trophy shelf' whilst im giving Footy Manager what for.

    :D
     
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    NufcBano, Sep 19, 2011
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    5 Goals 1 Hat Trick 11 Heroes-NUFC4LIFE Well-Known Member

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    I miss Mourinho :(
     
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    5 Goals 1 Hat Trick 11 Heroes-NUFC4LIFE, Sep 19, 2011
  14. Oh Titus She Said No

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    It wasn't to do with the board, it was because he couldn't wait for Bobby to quit...just imagine if he had
     
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    Oh Titus She Said No, Sep 19, 2011
  15. DuD

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    Never say never, maybe after leaving Real Madrid he'd fancy a bit of a challenge? :D

    Assuming Pardew isn't the next Alex Ferguson...
     
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    DuD, Sep 19, 2011
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    i had alot of respect for jose mourinho but now he has gained alot more for this kind gesture just shows that the infuence that sir bobby had on the game is still remembered
     
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    nufc_mad, Sep 19, 2011
  17. Amnesiac

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    I wouldn't complain at that <yikes> When Fergie brought in Cantona (French midfielder) his future started looking good with Man U, Pardew brings in Cabaye (French Midfielder) and we start really well, coincidence? <whistle>
     
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  18. Stuart Blanc

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    Say what you want about Mourinho, this is an amazing gift
     
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    Stuart Blanc, Sep 19, 2011
  19. Welshie

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    Mourinho is the best manager in the world. And a really nice bloke. <ok>
     
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    Welshie, Sep 19, 2011
  20. NobleGeordie

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    Great gesture wonder how much it goes for? Just having a look through all the auction pieces quite disgraceful Newcastle as a club havn't offered anything! A couple of tickets and watching a training session would of been enough.

    http://www.sirbobbysbreakthroughauction.com/wordpress/the-auction/

    If anyone fancies a look through.
     
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    NobleGeordie, Sep 20, 2011
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