Ron Atkinson Comments on Jose Mourinho, Manchester United and More

Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson has advised the club’s current boss, Jose Mourinho, a change of his “us against the world” leadership style is needed if he’s to succeed at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese coach has faced criticism in the wake of his side’s 3-1 loss to Watford on Sunday, the team’s third defeat in the space of eight days. Mourinho has blamed refereeing errors as a contributing factor in each loss, although Atkinson has encouraged the former Chelsea chief not to turn the club into a “personal fiefdom.”

“I have never been a huge fan of this siege mentality he brings to his clubs,” said Atkinson, promoting his upcoming book at an event near Old Trafford, per Mike Walters of the Daily Mirror. “There’s nothing wrong with being fiercely protective of your players, but that doesn’t mean you have to antagonise everybody else.” He continued:

It is a global brand and you cannot run it as your personal fiefdom. United is an ­expansive club, it’s a club of the people. Telling everyone that “It’s us against the world” doesn’t really wash, because United have lots of friends—they probably have more fans on the planet than anyone else.

Jose has an engaging personality and it would be a shame if he got sidetracked by siege mentality and taking on the world.

Mourinho is one of the most decorated managers of his generation, having enjoyed success with Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and during two spells with Chelsea. His appointment has formerly been …

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