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| Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists he is still the ‘Special One’ despite his departure from The Blues. Mourinho left the club he had successfully managed for three years on Thursday, with both club and boss stating ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason behind the shock news. The Portuguese made an instant impact on the English game, declaring himself the ‘Special One’ just hours after arriving at the club. He believes that his time at Chelsea has proved this, the club having won their first title for 50 years, as well as five other accolades under Mourinho. "I took a chance in saying that I was special, but I think there are now a lot of people who would sign up to that," Mourinho told Portuguese newspaper Maisfutebol. "I think I'm still special. I achieved good things and it was a fantastic period in my career. I'll try to forget the bad things and remember the good ones, which are endless." Mourinho has admitted that leaving Chelsea was emotional, such was his deep attachment to both players and fans. "Yes, I cried," he said. "I tend to say that I have a family at home and another at work. I've always had a relationship of love with the players and fans. I won't forget them and they won't forget me." The former Porto boss’ record at Stamford Bridge was faultless, with Chelsea not losing at home in the Premiership for the duration of Mourinho’s stay, a run that stretched 42 league games. Mourinho said: "The fans never left Stamford Bridge crying, because we never lost. We beat the record and the day they lose a match at home they will remember they were three years without losing a single league game there. "Here (England), the culture is not one of change. Sir Alex Ferguson was at Manchester United a lot of years without winning titles, I think it was three years in a row, and he continues in his job. (Arsene) Wenger's already in his third year without winning titles and continues in his work. "If it were for the fans I'd have a contract for 20 years. Here the culture is different. People like me and there is an excellent relationship." |
| QUOTE (fofinha @ Sep 26 2007, 01:46 AM) |
| He is more than special to me :yes: :yes: he is the best coach ever :yes: B) |