Chelsea fans will ensure Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge is special, says John Terry

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea captain John Terry says former Blues boss Jose Mourinho will receive a rapturous reception when the Inter Milan boss makes his eagerly anticipated return to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League.

Mourinho, who left Chelsea by mutual consent in September 2007, never got the chance to bid supporters farewell, but Inter travel to south west London on March 16 in the second leg of their last 16 clash.

As the most successful coach in Chelsea's history, Mourinho won back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006 - and Terry expects the crowd to show their appreciation.

'It's a great draw because the fans never got the chance to send Jose off the way they would have liked,' said Terry.

'He's idolised by the Chelsea fans, the players and by everyone at the club. He took us on to another level and it's going to be a special occasion when he comes back.

'He is certainly the best manager I have worked with and every other Chelsea player who played under him will say exactly the same thing.

'At the same time it's a tough draw. They're going well in Italy but we feel we can win,' Terry said.

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Well said JT

[boshman 1,073]

I think he will be too! He is a legend here and i'm sure he will get the best reception ever for a previous manager. I can't wait.

[middleoftheshed 388]

We need a way to say thanks as we never got that chance when he left, against Rosenborg the ground was half empty and some booed at full time.

But lets not overdo it because he's moved on and so have we, Carlo's here now.

[the wes 7,212]

We need a way to say thanks as we never got that chance when he left, against Rosenborg the ground was half empty and some booed at full time.

But lets not overdo it because he's moved on and so have we, Carlo's here now.

:goodpost:

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Defo reckon his return be special and get a great reception and all that jazz...long as he dont beat us

[Rambo 1,729]

Jose was a legend to this club, a shame that we fired him but at the end of the day he's still our enemy and Carlo is our manager now, important that we show him the same support.

[bombayblue™ 55]

Jose Mourinho... Jose Mourinho... Jose Mourinho... Jose Mourinho...

[Ollie 4,400]

We'll say thanks by knocking his team out of Europe . Funny actually, last year we welcomed Ranieri back with Juve and we knocked them out the same stage although they dominated both legs.

Whatever happens, i can't wait to see him and he will get one hell of an ovation and 'Jose Mourinho' ringing round the ground.

Can't wait

[Milan 17,835]

Yep, I wish I could be there at the Bridge. It's gonna be enormous.