The Mourinho Thread

[Chelseapony 76]

I feel very lucky.

Being a johnny-come-lately I only became a Chelsea supporter in 2010 so I missed out on the Mourinho era.

I always regretted not becoming a football fan earlier so I could've experienced what it was like to have Jose Mourinho as the manager of my team.

Well now I've been granted a second chance!

And I'm sure someone's mentioned this but funny how things work out: If Di Matteo was sacked at the end of the season and Mourinho took his place it'd be a little bittersweet, but since Benitez replaced Di Matteo then Mourinho replaced Benitez we've gotten all the bad feelings over Robbie's sacking out of the way early so now we can experience nothing but pure joy.

[Martina 210]

Can Essien stop referring to him as 'Daddy' on public forums atleast? Ugh, so tacky.

I believe it's normal in some parts of Africa to address people who are important to you as "father". So it's out of respect. I'm not saying people don't find it weird, just that it might be a cultural thing.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Can Essien stop referring to him as 'Daddy' on public forums atleast? Ugh, so tacky.

Lighten up, it's just a nickname.

It's far better than the atrocious 'Mazascar' anyway.

[edenhazard17 281]

The players' reaction - compiled by WAGNH

Strangely, no tweet yet from Mazacar and Luiz? Usually they are always tweeted in every important moments quite fast.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

I believe it's normal in some parts of Africa to address people who are important to you as "father". So it's out of respect. I'm not saying people don't find it weird, just that it might be a cultural thing.

Its not, its purely Essien's personality that is talking, because in Africa we call the superior like everywhere in the world.I think however, that the huge influence José had on Essien since 2005 and when they visited Ghana together and what happened after made them having a strong relationship and we all know Micheal is such a fantastic and humble player so he shows his total respect for his friend and boss in the same time.

[Madmax 9,219]

It's far better than the atrocious 'Mazascar' anyway.

FWIW, I hate the Mazacar moniker as well.

[nono 791]

Go and tell that to Essien's face.

[edenhazard17 281]

[NishC300 1,865]

I don't know if anyone has seen this already but....

Burning FFP! LOOLL!

[NishC300 1,865]

He's just one of us in a really important job!

[Milan 17,980]

Reporter today :"Things have changed since you left Chelsea."
Jose Mourinho :"No, Arsenal still haven't won a trophy."

[IliyaDamyanov 43]

FWIW, I hate the Mazacar moniker as well.

Mazacavani

[Term-X 7,891]

I pity Sam, because Jose' was and is the best thing to happen in the Roman era. He will become synonymous with the club now.

I hope he says something like 'The Special One has returned'.

I'd like to see him do what Ricky Gervais did on his return to the golden globes.

"So.... Where was I?"

[Milan 17,980]

With José back at the Bridge, I expect every player to gain a massive self-confidence and expect even Petr Cech to act something like this

[Kezza 1,965]

Did the forum crash when Jose was confirmed? How many viewers were on this thread?

I'm so interested to see how he deploys the team.

Wonder if he's gonna drop the 4231 formation.

EDIT:

A) This is awesome!!!!

B. I see alot of comments around (not necessarily on this forum) like 'Its gonna be hard for him, he has new players he has to work with' 'Without Terry and Lampard he's gonna fail'. That's exactly how he gained success the first time round, working with new players, don't see how it's gonna be any harder now. If the ex manager can it, Jose sure can with his amazing Technicoloured Raincoat.

[MADEZ 9]

He is going to build this team with the current materials we have,so no one should think we are going to make wholesale signings.i love mourinho,he said am going to stay for long cos when u consider the ages of players like hazard,DAVID LIUZ,and Oscar

[Kezza 1,965]

[Fulham Broadway 17,372]

TALKSPORT this morning;

Liverpool fan : "Why aren't Chelsea fans celebrating outside the ground!?"

Presenter: "Maybe they've got jobs?!"

:D

[Heisenberg 1,824]

To open TalkChelsea and see Mourinho with the Chelsea shirt brings me a big smile in my face.I never thought I'd be so excited, even more than when we won the Champions League and buyend the Hazards and co.

[Special Juan 28,210]

Hazard, Mata, Oscar plus new signings and also players such as Lukaku, De Bruyne etc playing under Jose have me salivating for the season to start now. Massively exciting times ahead for this club, just hope and pray that now we have secured the CL trophy that Roman allows Jose to build and build and build this team/squad and steer us into a great direction.

Jose Mourinhooooooooooooooooo