Sunday 4 December 2016

Murray On Top of the World

Murray On Top of the World


  
Andy Murray wins ATP World Tour Finals to Claim No:1 spot in ATP Rankings.

What a year it has been for Britains no:1 Andy Murray.  From helping Great Britain win the Davis Cup to winning his second Wimbledon title to becoming world number1, Murray could not have asked for anything better.
Credit must go to coach Ivan Lendl as he and Jamie Dalgado had have a massive impact on Murray's most successful year thus far. Murray's court tantrums have been a rarity this year, i think that's what's been a big change since Lendl's return. Gone are the smashed rackets and foulmouth phrases, gone is the arguing with the court umpire's, are we starting to see a different Andy Murray? I think so.
After loosing to Djokovic in the French Open final, Murray has not looked back and is a much fitter and stronger player both mentally and physically. long may he achieve more success in the future. i suppose his next target would be to remain the no:1 player for as long as possible, however  this will not be straightforward for Murray as there will be a certain Novak Djokovic breathing down his neck and will be desperate to reclaim his place as world no:1.

Can Murray continue his dominance into 2016?

Will Djokovic reclaim his place at the top of the rankings?

Will someone else burst onto the scene in 2017?

All is to be revealed. 

Mourinho tantrums

Is Mourinho loosing his invincibility and Cool




Hothead Mourinho Kicks Water Bottle 

During Manchester United's  draw against West Ham, Jose Mourinho was once again sent to the stands following a water bottle kicking incident. A frustrated Mourinho was not happy with midfielder Paul Pogba's tackling incident which ultimately led to a caution for the record signing midfielder from PSG. However, this is not the first of many touchline incidents in which the 'Special One' has been involved in, in each club Mourinho has managed, there has been at least 1 or 2 incidents in which Mourinho has either had a falling out with the opposing manager i.e Arsene Wenger or the Referee. 

in terms of his new role as Manchester United boss, it has not been a great start for him. United are currently in sixth place after 13 games with just 5 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats. Coming back to Mourinho, many people are starting to wonder if the 'Special One' is losing his invincibility which has lead him to success in every team that he has managed so far including Premier League rivals Chelsea. 

This is probably Mourinho's worst start as the manager of a new club. i can garuntee you that he has not had as badder start to a season with a new club. the water bottle kicking incident pretty much sums up how his new roll as Manchester United manager is going. I'm wondering if the fallout with the physiotherapist at Chelsea in which Ambramovic sacked Mourinho may have had an impact on his new role as Manchester United's manager, or could it just be a sign of nervousness?

Manchester United face a tough trip to Everton this Sunday. it will be interesting to see what sort of mood Mourinho is in and if it will have an impact on today's clash against the Toffees.