The Official José Mourinho Thread

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MOURINHO APPOINTED:
http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3199099/title/mourinho-appointed



Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Jose Mourinho as First Team Manager.

Mourinho has signed a four-year contract and will return to the club where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups between 2004 and 2007.

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea FC Chief Executive, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.

'It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that.

'He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again.'

Since leaving Chelsea in 2007, the 50-year-old Portuguese has worked in Italy with Inter and Spain with Real Madrid, lifting three league championships, two domestic cups and the Champions League.

Originally appointed at Stamford Bridge in 2004, immediately after winning Europe's top competition with Porto, he quickly achieved success securing his first trophy for the club as early as February 2005, when we beat Liverpool 3-2 after extra-time in Cardiff to win the Carling Cup. We went on to win the league that season with a record 95 points and a record low of just 15 goals conceded in 38 games.

The club celebrated consecutive championships in our centenary 2005/06 season, secured with a 3-0 win over Manchester United in late April, and the next campaign we were able to add the Carling Cup with victory over Arsenal in Cardiff, and the FA Cup when United were beaten again in the first senior game at the new Wembley.

Mourinho departed by mutual consent in September 2007, going on to develop his already impressive CV by winning the Serie A twice in two years and the Champions League with Inter, before joining Real Madrid in 2010, where he lifted both La Liga and the Copa Del Rey, ending his stay in Spain yesteday.

He brings three coaching staff with him in Rui Faria, Silvino Louro and Jose Morais. Each carries the title of Assistant First Team Coach and will work alongside current first team staff Steve Holland, Christophe Lollichon and Chris Jones.

The new manager will be officially presented in a press conference at Stamford Bridge on Monday 10 June, further details of which will follow in due course.

[Soul]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHA

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First interview on Blues News at 1:30 later today. Will be weird seeing him in Chelsea regalia in the Chelsea environment again.

[Soul]

On a serious note, this is exciting even though it was almost obvious he was returning.

I can't wait for the season to start!

[lszanto]

Welcome home

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On a serious note, this is exciting even though it was almost obvious he was returning.

I can't wait for the season to start!

I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't just a little excited after it was announced. I still think he's not the best man for the job and that it will all end in tears in the end, but if he can come in, stabilise the circus that's been going on, put the same belief and spirit in this group as he put in the last one, and succeed, then perhaps it will have been worth it.

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On a serious note, this is exciting even though it was almost obvious he was returning.

I can't wait for the season to start!

I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't just a little excited after it was announced. I still think he's not the best man for the job and that it will all end in tears in the end, but if he can come in, stabilise the circus that's been going on, put the same belief and spirit in this group as he put in the last one, and succeed, then perhaps it will have been worth it.

I understand man. It's really exciting to see Jose at the bench again! He wasn't my first choice either but I'm not that pessimistic to see him fail before he gets a chance. I just hope he's still got that magic to create a new set of players that can emulate the Cech/Essien/Lamp/JCole/Drog days

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On a serious note, this is exciting even though it was almost obvious he was returning.

I can't wait for the season to start!

I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't just a little excited after it was announced. I still think he's not the best man for the job and that it will all end in tears in the end, but if he can come in, stabilise the circus that's been going on, put the same belief and spirit in this group as he put in the last one, and succeed, then perhaps it will have been worth it.

I understand man. It's really exciting to see Jose at the bench again! He wasn't my first choice either but I'm not that pessimistic to see him fail before he gets a chance. I just hope he's still got that magic to create a new set of players that can emulate the Cech/Essien/Lamp/JCole/Drog days

Going to be surreal.

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On another note, I'm chuffed to see that Steve Holland, Chris Jones and Christophe Lollichon will be staying on. Was one of the things I was worried about with this appointment.

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Some amusing ones here. Touchline ban at 5/2 and 9/1 respectively is as close to free money as you'll ever get.

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Welcome home!

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Congrats Guys! Cant wait for next season.

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[Blue Barrett]

Just seen the entire interview. Chuffed to bits to say the least. Welcome back, Jose!

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10096963/Jose-Mourinho-returns-to-Chelsea-the-full-transcript-of-the-Special-Ones-interview-with-Chelsea-TV.html


Full transcript of Mourinho's half-hour long interview with Chelsea TV.


If I come across an actual full-length video of it, I'll post it.

[Kick]

F***************cking YES!! Welcome Home Jose!!!!!!!!!!


Shed, what did I say?

I will post a more detailed post after I have finished at uni today but untill then, Let's bring back the glory days!

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Not the full interview but a good 10-minute chunk of it.

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Chelsea icon Harris lauds Mourinho appointment:
http://www.london24.com/sport/chelsea/chelsea_legend_responds_to_mourinho_appointment_1_2220710

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I am noticing a lack of Mourinho in Shed's avatar and sig.

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