Rob W Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Mourinho makes apology to Johnson Jose Mourinho (right) was critical of Everton's Andy Johnson Mourinho has changed his mind after viewing the incident on video Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has apologised for comments he made about Everton striker Andrew Johnson after Sunday's 3-2 victory at Goodison Park. Mourinho claimed Johnson had dived to win a penalty and Everton responded by saying they would make an official complaint to the Football Association. "Everton, his manager and he deserve my apologies," said Mourinho. Everton chief executive Keith Wyness added: "Common sense has prevailed and this is an end to the matter." 606 DEBATE: Your reaction to Mourinho's apology Everton initially said they were taking legal advice because the remarks questioned Johnson's "professionalism and integrity". The incident occurred when Johnson went down after challenging Chelsea keeper Hilario for the ball. Mourinho said that he had now watched the incident again on video and had a different view of it. The relationship between ourselves and Chelsea has always been admirable and that, I feel certain, will continue Everton chief executive Keith Wyness "First I would like to say I have the utmost respect for Everton Football Club, David Moyes and their players," he stated. "That's why I love to play them and especially at Goodison Park, where the atmosphere is magnificent. "Secondly, after the match I was clear and said Andy Johnson is a great player and I never used aggressive words, like some managers did against my players in previous seasons, or like some others recently said about him and Ronaldo. "I never used the word 'cheat'. "After seeing it again on the video, [referee] Mr Halsey did wonderful work and both decisions for penalties were correct. "Did Andy Johnson try to avoid a collision with my goalkeeper? It seems now the answer to that is yes, so Everton, his manager and he deserve my apologies." As well as calling for an end to the matter, Everton chief executive Wyness said: "The relationship between ourselves and Chelsea has always been admirable and that, I feel certain, will continue." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 he doesn't mean it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Questionable whether he 'means' it... but he's come out and done the right thing. Well done, Jose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Johnson is a diving cheat but so too are Drogba, Robben and Wright-Phillips. Which is the reason why Mourino looked such a dick head with his accusataion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Johnson is a diving cheat but so too are Drogba, Robben and Wright-Phillips. Which is the reason why Mourino looked such a dick head with his accusataion Got there in the end, didn't we Crumpy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazza06 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Questionable whether he 'means' it... but he's come out and done the right thing. Well done, Jose. He didn't need to appologise, he spoke his true opinion and wasn't afraid to hold back which i respect. Nobody can argue Johnson dives regularly and he did in the chelsea game so i think Jose has the right to speak up about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 He probably does mean it as I couldn't see him giving a fuck about being sued by Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Not judging him for giving his opinion... but as the situation unravelled, he needed to apologise, or it would have got out of hand. That's why i said it was the right thing to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Makes a change, the hypocritical bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulivye Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 might be pedantic of me, but is saying someone "deserves your apologies" the same as saying, "i apologise for what i said."? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I think he is more worried about the FA, his comments are getting worse and somthing will have to be done sooner or later. I don't think for one second that he means it, just damage limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 might be pedantic of me, but is saying someone "deserves your apologies" the same as saying, "i apologise for what i said."? yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSMagpie Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 might be pedantic of me, but is saying someone "deserves your apologies" the same as saying, "i apologise for what i said."? Right question. Definitely not. Like the diference between saying "You deserve love", and "I love you" to a woman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 even while 'unreservedly apologising' the sanctimonious portugese fucknut still finds the time to have a dig at other managers and defend the chelsea rent boys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I love Mourinho, he's a bit of a twat but he winds people up so much its great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I love Mourinho, he's a bit of a T*** but he winds people up so much its great. I agree and think how boring this league would be without him. I mean that from a standpoint of listening to Fergie and Wenger going off all the time. Jose wasn't intimidated by them when he came here and that makes a great manager/leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I love Mourinho, he's a bit of a twat but he winds people up so much its great. Agreed 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I'm sorry, who said they love Mourinho? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Still a fan. He winds me up like tonight, but the EPL is better with him than another robot manager like our own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Butt deserves and apology. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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