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Bring on the champagne!

I wish Jose Mourinho, many many many many happy returns of 26 Jan. Many more happy returns of the April 30th too. The most charismatic football manager turns just 44 and for his age he has accomplished quite a lot and set to achieve a lot more with Chelsea. As a big fan of Jose and his football philosophy, I wish him many many more seasons in Chelsea. I hope Jose, Roman, Kenyon, the Chelsea team and the fans see the dream come true.

At this time, let me list down why I admire him:

 

His street-smartness

This is something even his rivals envy about. 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-4-3, 2-4-4 all in the same match. Most successful midfielder this season Essien drops back to centre back, Drogba considered as goal keeper, Bridge comes in as left midfielder, substitutes even in the first half, subs a playes who comes in as a sub etc. Unconventional but practial.

His intelligent media handling

I dont care what people say, I love his interviews. “I’m more worried about burd flu than anything else now”; “Pressure? Pressure of what?”; “declare a public holiday if Chelsea loses”; and the list is endless.

His winners mindset and champion attitude

He never settles for the second best and has never been too. It’s very simple why he is a winner. He knows how to win. He knows that formula that wins the title. Many people have written about his. Even before Chelsea won the title in 2004-05, he made them champions by instilling this champion attitude and belief in them, you can spend millions but this is psychological stuff. You just can’t buy it.

His player handling

No player is bigger than the team and the player plays according to the strategy of the team and the coach. Simple concepts but how many managers can effectively ensure this is implemented. His handling of high profile players is a good lesson for many. He is never over-awed by anyone. I’m completely with Jose in the way he has handled Sheva so far, we knew what he did with Joe Cole, Drogba, Carvalho etc. He doesnt blink before punishing indiscipline (Carvalho, Gallas, Mikel, Diarra). And when there were rumours of him leaving Chelsea, you saw the players rallying around him showing their overwhelming support to have him stay. Terry, in fact, confirmed with Jose about his future, before signing his own contract.

His brashness

If I had all that he has, I’d be a real bastard for everyone. For the kind of success he has tasted at his age, he is very polite and humble (yess! i made some people fume/cry at these words). The words “Sorry if I’m arrogant, but I’m European Champion” is a legend now. When he took over at Porto, he said “we’ll be champions this season” and he did that by breaking the all-time Portuguese record! (When we won in 2004-05, it was English record too!)

His goal celebrations and touchline drama

There is a human touch to what de does and says. He reacts like a fan sometimes which I just love. Stoppage time handshakes with his staff at Highbury last season, with Sir Alex in the title winning match last season, his silencing gestures at Scousers, Camp Nou on-his-knees celebrations this season, his celebrations after 4-2 against Barca at the Bridge, his celebrations after the Blackburn match . . .

Most of the world hates him

They love to hate him rather. I just love the fact that the other people hate Jose not because what he speaks but what he does, he wins and keeps winning. He broke the Man Utd – Arsenal duopoly and for this the most of the Premiership should be grateful to him.

His James Bond looks

This blends so well to his charismatic personality. It helps to be good looking and have a masterbrain and not many people will deny this.

I urge all you fans to read his biography “Jose Mourinho: Made in Portugal”. You’ll start loving him even more. If you already dont have it, you should immediately buy the official DVDs released by Chelsea FC for the seasons 2004-05 and 2005-06. Must-haves.

The titles won by Jose Mourinho so far:
o Portuguese Championships 2002/03
o Portuguese Championships 2003/04
o SuperCup Cândido de Oliveira: 2003
o Cup of Portugal: 2002/03
o UEFA Cup: 2002/03
o UEFA Champions League: 2003/04
o FA Premier League : 2004/05
o FA Premier League : 2005/06
o Football League Cup: 2004/05
o FA Community Shield: 2005

How much more can you win in a managerial career of 4 seasons?

I’m verrry proudhh of you Jose! verrry verrry proudhh of you!