Life In The Premiership Is Going To Be Interesting!
Last updated : 21 June 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Newcastle play Man Utd on the opening day of the season, although SKY TV have already marked it down for live viewing, so it could be played Saturday afternoon, Sunday or Monday.
According to Christiano Ronaldo, his old Portugal boss has told him "the train only passes through once in your life - jump on it!"
That means, snub Manchester United and go to Real Madrid.
Ferguson has already threatened to quit if his star midfielder is sold, so we could be in for an interesting season.
Scolari is set to take up his role at Stamford Bridge on July 1 but despite fears of a management style built on strict discipline, Scolari claims he would much prefer to get to know his new squad in a light-hearted atmosphere.
Scolari's Portugal bowed out of Euro 2008 on Thursday night after losing 3-2 to Germany and although he has been out of club management for seven years, he insists there is no danger of being out of his depth.
Scolari: "I spent 20 years as a club manager, so I think I know the ins and outs of club management.
"First I look for technical qualities, then personal qualities and how they work as a unit because we are a team.
"I feel comfortable anywhere in the world as I establish good relations with people surrounding me.
"I like to play, I like jokes and I like to work with my players in a good atmosphere.
"But I don't like high society. I don't like to go to parties. I'm shy but I have a good relationship with all my players and that is the most important thing."
