It seems that, of all the countries in which Jose Mourinho has worked, England loves him the best. And Jose is a man who needs love.
In his homeland, he took unfancied Porto to an improbable Champions League victory before he came to Chelsea and began his love affair with English football. But it probably wasn’t until he left the UK that he realised quite how suited he was to the Premier League. He loved the passion of the fans, the intensity in the stadia and the physical, fast flowing style of football played on these shores. Most importantly, he found a way to get on with the press. Whilst the media in other countries have disliked his outspoken, enigmatic and sometimes arrogant rhetoric, the English press and public found it increasingly alluring during his time here.
After a spat with Roman Abramovich he cut his ties with Chelsea to the consternation of the fans – to some his departure was tantamount to the death of a Beatle – and then went on to bring unprecedented success to Inter. Now, he looks destined to bring La Liga title to Real Madrid this season despite the fact that his team are only the second best in Spain. In all, it’s an impossibly good CV. But Mourinho has wound people up the wrong way in Spain and Italy and now he wants to come back to his spiritual home. A recent article in The Sunday Times quoted an insider as saying
“José is sick and tired of this situation at Madrid,” …. “It doesn’t matter if he wins this season or not. It’s not about the money.”
“He’s decided to come back to England and he will go in the summer.”
I have no doubt that Jose Mourinho will return to England sooner rather than later. I’d be more surprised if he stayed for another season in Spain. But the intriguing question is where will he go?
Tottenham Hotspur
There has been recent speculation about Mourinho going to Tottenham. It’s just about a big enough club for him and is on an upward trajectory. If Harry Redkanpp, is cleared of the tax charges against him, he looks nailed on to take over the national team and the door would be wide open for Jose. The timing certainly looks very good for such a move. 3/5
Arsenal
Despite much talk of Arsene Wenger being on the wane he should stay for another couple of years at least at Arsenal . He’s too stubborn to leave now. But I wouldn’t completely rule out Jose and Arsene swapping jobs in the summer. 1/5
Manchester United
Jose Mourinho has said many times that he would like to manage Manchester United at some stage. He also has a great relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, who would be more than happy for him to take over. But not yet. The timing seems wrong here as Fergie wants to stay for another couple for years. Or so he says 2/5
Chelsea
We keep hearing that Chelsea are investing in AVB for the long term but, currently, Chelsea are pale shadow of their former selves. I don’t like clubs hiding behind the notion of their team being in transition. A top manager will oversee the evolution of the club seamlessly, balancing youth and experience on an ongoing basis.
Quite how bad the rift between Mourinho and Abramovich is, few know. But I’m sure that the fans would walk over hot coals to get him back and restore the steel and winning ways to the team that Jose built – a team that has been in decline for too long. 3/5
Liverpool
King Kenny looks as if he will bring at least one trophy home this season, so his departure from Liverpool seems unlikely. A club with the tradition of Liverpool might suit Mourinho however. 1/5
Manchester City
Who could stop them with Jose? Scary. 3/5
England
Terry Venables was sacked from England due to financial irregularities so The FA would probably be unwilling to give the job to Harry if he was found guilty of tax evasion. If anyone could make England successful it’s Mourinho but I feel he may be too young for a job with such infrequent fixtures. 2/5
Wherever Mourinho goes, it’s bound to be interesting
lanre
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:44 am
Jose mourinho please come back to Chelsea we need you like yesterday, i cant wait to see u back to Stamford bridge of which i knew you too love the club but due to issued between you and roman. please come back.
Robert felix
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:51 am
I think mourinho should go to chelsea because chelsea fans love him than any other coach
Feyera
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:20 am
I dont say anything please! please!Who u are chelsea fans beg abramovic to bring him back.He?He is our legend.We dont need any trophs before jose.Hes moral is enough for us.He know what he do.He is special one always for chelsea fans.
HANANIAH ALBERT
Feb 2, 2012 at 2:53 pm
If it is really true that MOURINHO wants to return to England, then Chelsea should be the PLACE for his second stint. A ruthless-playing club like Chelsea would still suit him, after all, he created that pattern of play and should therefore, take it on. AVB to me, is a bunch of rubbish who will only drag Chelsea into the Europa league next season if something is not “magically” addressed. For now, we serious-minded and staunch supporters of CHELSEA, want to appeal to Sir Roman to please bury his ego and settle the rift between him and the Special One to pave the way for the latter’s return.
don brown
Feb 2, 2012 at 3:46 pm
see,mourinho,i am not beggin u.if u want 2 com 2 chelc,u com.if u dont want,4get
Ivers
Feb 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm
We need him,Chelsea are knw more d way the use to be
AZEEZ
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Please the Special one,we need U badly in chelsea,please come and restore the winning spirit back,please chelsea fans loves U most throughout the world .please Roman call him back we know you can do it please sir.
Shina aderoju,iseyin
Feb 2, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Pls,jose we need u at chelsea.Bcause you know how you are do it,pls come back home
Mc
Feb 2, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Jose com and assist Chelsea as u use to
Blessing bright
Feb 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Pls we d chelsea fans need an inspirational coach lik d big jose.pls bring hm bk chelsea pls
shola
Feb 2, 2012 at 8:40 pm
morinho you built chelsea.you built our style of playing.chelsea is the house you built and you have to live,enjoy and win there.THIS IS YOUR HOME.THIS IS THE RIGHT WAY.pls come and release AVB to the place where his glory is.AVB-PORTO.MOURINHO-CHELSEA.YOU GUYS ARE NOT AT THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU LOOK AT YOUR PRESENT HEART-FELT.
hassan
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:38 pm
please jose come back and finish the job you started, you said you had unfinised business in england, you did not win the champions league, plus all your hard work to go to waste,you love chelsea and chelsea love you,come back we need you and love you
stanley
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:57 pm
baba mourinho we the nigeria fans are beging 2 com back home plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Nicolas dominic
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:30 pm
I love too see her at chelsea again
Charles
Feb 3, 2012 at 12:22 am
AVB is not the right coach for chelseafc and this is why 1 He is a bit inexperienced to build a revolution in a club the calibre of beloved Chelsea. 2. His attacking style of play would be lovely for chelsea but how he plays it is obviously not lovely. His 4 3 3 is not working because he has the right players in the wrong areas. Torres is not converting the supposed crosses and Lukaku who might be able is not given the chance to. AVB seems not to trust developing talents with the task. He should clearly have played Cahill and Ivanovic at right back instead of Bosingwa. Cahill has every right to be frustrated about his Chelsea move. he should have signed a fast paced winger and use talented and creative Mata in attacking midfield to deliver Torres the much needed passes for his attacking style to work. Torres is not scoring because Sturridge is too selfish to give him the passes. Sturrige needs to be talked to about this. I don’t doubt AVB.s potential but he needs to be flexible in his formation when they’re not working. Mourhino is the saviour for Chelsea because of his leadership ability charisma massive experience and highly impressive international successes. If there is still a grudge between the billionaire and Mourhino they must settle
Mahmuud
Feb 3, 2012 at 1:10 am
Please the special 1 come home
chaitanya
Feb 3, 2012 at 4:02 am
plzz…jose come back 2 your home chelsea.we are waiting to see chelsea at its best..there is no other club which will sit you but chelsea…plz come back..
Thachchi22
Feb 3, 2012 at 4:19 am
Joze i was playing mangajr mode in fifa all versions
only 1 manajr i hav choos 2 guid chelsea 2 glory iz u yes its the 1 only JOSE MUORINHO u bild up nisly stil u hav 2 achiv 3silvr ware with chelsea doz r depends on championz league
ur studnt avb nw @ here bt u wnt us rit nw plz cm bak hom…
Kamaldeen
Feb 3, 2012 at 5:19 am
I thiink we should have faith in avb his also a special one but we need time to adapt to his technics kudos to u all home and aboard chelsea fans
bedilu shawle
Feb 3, 2012 at 8:38 am
mourinho please come back to home(stamford bridg). u are our legend. u are the special one always for CHELSEA. I think next year(2012-13) we will see JOSE at CHELSEA. MY ADRESE * NAME:-Bedilu shawle * AGE:-31 * COUNTR:-Ethiopian * CITY:-Addis Ababa * MOBIL:-251910177825
Lol
Feb 3, 2012 at 9:58 am
Bring back Mourinho and sack the worst manager ever. Need time? Haha he sucks.Avb Will bring Chelsea to the champiosnship.
Gbolahan
Feb 3, 2012 at 10:28 pm
I would love mourinho to come back to chelsea
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Sampeter
Mar 12, 2012 at 7:19 am
Awud luv 2 c da mighty mourinho as soon as b4 diz czon ends
cflex
Aug 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm
jose mourinho we ned u back to organise us bak so we can defend back our champion