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Mourinho

Author : Patrick Barclay
Publisher : Orion
ISBN 13 : 9781409136279
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book Mourinho written by Patrick Barclay and published by Orion. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating insight into the secret of football manager Jose Mourinho's incredible success. When Jose Mourinho realised as a teenager that he was never going to be a great player, he decided he was going to become the best coach in the world. From translator and assistant to Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona, to Champions League-winning manager at Porto and on to turning Chelsea into one of Europe's most successful clubs, followed by Champions League victory at Inter Milan, and now manager of Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho's ascent has been rapid. Backed by Abramovich's billions, Mourinho weeded out those not fully committed to his methods, made several astute signings and improved the performances of many Chelsea stars. The result: in his first season in 2005, Chelsea won both the Premier League title and the Carling Cup, followed by another title the following season. Mourinho then left for Inter Milan where he delivered a treble in his second season in charge, and is now tasked with bringing Real Madrid's 'Galacticos' the silverware they crave. FURTHER ANATOMY OF A WINNER is an intelligent, analytical and now fully updated account of the life and psychology of one of the greatest football managers.

José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal

Author : Robert Beasley
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782438874
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal written by Robert Beasley and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping biography of one of the most successful managers in the game, José Mourinho, giving a rare insight into Mourinho the man as well as Mourinho the manager. José Mourinho is undoubtedly one of the most charismatic and controversial characters in football today. Never far away from the headlines, it is the drama surrounding him as much as his many successes that make him such a fascinating figure. Having worked at some of the biggest clubs in the world - Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United - Mourinho knows how to deliver when it matters. Leaving trophy cabinets bursting wherever he's been, he has a claim on being the greatest manager in his sport. But is the way he conducts himself on the touchline and in front of the cameras the real José Mourinho, or an act he puts on for the watching world? Author Robert Beasley has followed Mourinho's career closely since his arrival on the English football scene in 2004. An award-winning sports correspondent, Beasley has been the one person granted privileged access to the Special One's inner sanctum, and he found there a man few ever get to know - let alone get to call a friend. This is the story of José Mourinho, up close and personal. Delving into the workings of the famed manager's mind, as well as the backroom antics and transfer sagas at the game's greatest clubs, we see the world from José's point of view. Revealing the untold stories behind how close Mourinho came to getting the England and Tottenham jobs and his sometimes tumultuous relationships with the likes of Roman Abramovich, Rafael Benítez and Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger, and why he will always put family and friends before football, this is a side to José Mourinho you never thought you'd see.

Mourinho

Author : Jose Mourinho
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0755365542
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (553 download)

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Download or read book Mourinho written by Jose Mourinho and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mourinho is a beautiful illustrated book which is both a sumptuous celebration of The Special One's managerial career so far, and an enigmatic insight into his unique brand of football wisdom and philosophy. In the legendary manager's very first book, and in his own images and captions, Jose Mourinho charts the peaks and troughs of the opening fifteen years of what has been a stellar rise to the summit of the global game. Through more than 120 personally selected images (some of which are exclusive to the book), fans will relish an intimate and unmissable opportunity to understand and further appreciate this giant of the sport.

The Special One: The Dark Side of Jose Mourinho

Author : Diego Torres
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007553048
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Special One: The Dark Side of Jose Mourinho written by Diego Torres and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An explosive and shocking biography of Jose Mourinho – revealing the dark side of 'the special one'.

Jose Mourinho

Author : Samuel O
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Jose Mourinho written by Samuel O and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-06 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, is a Portuguese professional football manager. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest managers of all time, and he is one of the most decorated managers of all time. This Jose Mourinho book will inspire you to play, familiar with all incidents in football and becoming a successful one in all areas of your life Son of a modest mentor who didn't have the best of luck - and for whom he played during his tenure at Rio Ave Futebol Clube - Mourinho has always put psychology and creativity at the core of his coaching philosophy. He knows exactly how to turn things around to the way he wants them, supplying the listener with the soundbite he wants them to hear.This is the time I choose to tell all incidents beyond medial view and how I skip all obstacles to become most experience oneIn his major coaching stints - at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea again and United - Mourinho has only lasted more than three years once. That was in his first spell at Chelsea. But why ? - this is full details- THE INCIDENTS- SCANDALS- BECOMING A COACH- MY FIRST CHARLENGE- MY LEADERSHIP LESSON- HOW I BECAME POPULAR WITH UNPOPULAR INCIDENTS- MY QUOTESAnd many more from SPECIAL ONE, but now THE ESPIRIENCED ONE himself. CLICK BUY NOW

Jose Mourinho

Author : Andrew J. Kirby
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781537012360
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Jose Mourinho written by Andrew J. Kirby and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The manager everyone loves to hate... Mercurial Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, who regards himself as football's equivalent of George Clooney, featured in his own blockbuster this summer when he took charge of Manchester United - the world's biggest club. The news sent shockwaves through the Old Trafford faithful - generations of whom have pledged their loyalty to a succession of managerial legends including Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson. At the very outset of what promises to be a tumultuous season for the Red Devils, Andrew J Kirby investigates in his latest book Jose Mourinho: The Art of Winning whether the latest controversial move by the club's owners is a marriage made in heaven or hell. Machiavellian schemer, marketing man's dream, inspirational leader and motivator, arrogant "manager-lout," Super Coach. Anti-hero. Serial trophy-winner. Jose Mourinho's personality is a complex one. Jose Mourinho: The Art of Winning is an entertaining character study of the man who in many ways has come to define modern, elite-level football. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo apart, the biggest, most marketable stars in world football today are the managers. The 2016-17 edition of the FA Premier League is being billed as the most exciting yet, and that's not because of the influx of star players after the European Championships in France. Though some eye-catching names have joined the league, none have the cache of a Messi or a Ronaldo. None have the standing of a Jose Mourinho or a Pep Guardiola either. And so it is on the manager's shoulders that the responsibility for delivering the customary Premier League spectacle falls. Incorporating interviews with fans (of United, and of Mourinho's former clubs), players (past and present), commentators and journalists, this book endeavours to determine what effect the Jose Mourinho show will have on Manchester United as a football club and the Premier League as a whole by tackling eight key questions including the following: Is Mourinho the best manager in the game? What is the management approach of Jose Mourinho? Can Manchester United tolerate the dark side of Jose Mourinho? What is the role of the modern day Premier League manager and how has this changed over the years? And: "Once a Blue, always a Red?" Can a manager who is so recognisably a Blue become a Red? Stuffed full of statistical detail and flavoured with a wistful view of a game, he sets the spectacular scene for a showdown of showdowns in this season's Premier League campaign where the ultimate prize for United will be the crucial return to the Champions League. With interviews with football writers, players and fans, this book is a must that every Manchester United fan - and indeed every football supporter - needs to read. Andrew J Kirby's sports-writing has featured in BBC Sport magazine and on the Radio Five Live website. He has held a Manchester United season ticket for over a quarter of a century and regularly follows the Reds across Europe and beyond. His other United books include, Fergie's Finest: Sir Alex Ferguson's First 11, The Pride of All Europe: Manchester United's Greatest Seasons in the European Cup and Louis van Gaal: Dutch Courage. PRAISE FOR FERGIE'S FINEST A must read for any red. Scott the Red, Editor: Republik of Mancunia United Blog The perfect gift for the red devil in your life! Sam Sharp, Manchester United fan Buy it now! Michael Hopkins, Manchester United fan PRAISE FOR THE PRIDE OF ALL EUROPE A very enjoyable trip down memory lane. Goodreads Reviewer The book succeeds in encapsulating the hopes, dreams, disappointments and joys of so many different eras. Manchester United fan review on Amazon PRAISE FOR DUTCH COURAGE Great research and insight make this a supreme football biography. Cool Reviews Excellent insight into this complex character. Nigel Craig, Amazon Reviewer

Jose Mourinho

Author : Harry Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844545209
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (452 download)

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Download or read book Jose Mourinho written by Harry Harris and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004, Chelsea's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, needed the best manager money could buy, a proven champion, to capture the trophies his outlay on the team demanded. His choice was, of course, the irrepressible Jose Mourinho. This book celebrates his three years with The Blues.

Jose Mourinho

Author : Ciaran Kelly
Publisher : Bennion Kearny Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781909125377
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (253 download)

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Download or read book Jose Mourinho written by Ciaran Kelly and published by Bennion Kearny Limited. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His once glowing olive complexion was dull, and bags hung heavily under his eyes. With his enthusiasm for football seemingly eroded, Jose Mourinho's tumultuous three-year reign as Real Madrid manager came to an end. The Special One had seemingly lost his stardust as he saw his side limp out in the Champions League semi-finals for the third-year running in 2013. Yet, there remained a once unthinkable avenue and safe haven for rejuvenation: Chelsea Football Club. Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator vividly details the Jose Mourinho story. From growing up in a Portugal emerging from dictatorship, and struggling to live up to his father's legacy as an international goalkeeper, it details Jose Mourinho's extraordinary journey: the trophies, tragedies and, of course, the fall-outs. Starting out as a translator for the late Sir Bobby Robson, Mourinho has come to define a new breed of manager, with his unrivalled use of psychology, exhaustive research, and man management providing ample compensation for an unremarkable playing career. Mourinho has gone on to become one of the greatest managers of all-time. From Porto to Chelsea, and Inter to Real Madrid - the Mourinho story is as intriguing as the man himself. Now, a new challenge awaits at Stamford Bridge. Covering the Mourinho story to October 2013 and featuring numerous exclusive interviews with figures not synonymous with the traditional Mourinho narrative."

The Barcelona Inheritance

Author : Jonathan Wilson
Publisher : Nation Books
ISBN 13 : 1568588534
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (685 download)

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Download or read book The Barcelona Inheritance written by Jonathan Wilson and published by Nation Books. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Cruyff's "Total Football" to the epic rivalry between Guardiola and Mourinho, a gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of Barcelona's dominance in world soccer. Barcelona's style of play--pressing and possessing--is the single biggest influence on modern soccer. In The Barcelona Inheritance, Jonathan Wilson reveals how and why this came to pass, offering a deep analysis of the evolution of soccer tactics and style. In the late 1990s, Johan Cruyff's Dream Team was disintegrating and the revolutionary manager had departed, but his style gave birth to a new generation of thinkers, including Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho. Today, their teams are first and second in the Premier League, marking the latest installment in a rivalry that can be traced back twenty-five years. The Barcelona Inheritance is a book about the tactics, the personalities, the friendships, and, in one case, an apocalyptic falling-out that continue to shape the game today.

Attacking and Finishing Training Sessions - 114 Practices from Goal Analysis of Real Madrid's 4-2-3-1

Author : Michail Tsokaktsidis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780956675293
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (752 download)

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Download or read book Attacking and Finishing Training Sessions - 114 Practices from Goal Analysis of Real Madrid's 4-2-3-1 written by Michail Tsokaktsidis and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jose Mourinho Attacking Sessions is the first in a series of books which provide you with a blueprint of how to attack and score goals like the world s best teams. Michail is a UEFA A license coach and has provided a full and extensive analysis of Real Madrid s best 48 goals in the 2011-2012 season, when they scored a record 121 goals to win the Spanish Championship (La Liga). This goal analysis of Jose Mourinho s tactics has been used to produce 114 practices organised into 30 ready-made sessions. Each goal is analysed, followed by a full session on that specific topic of Real s attacking play, with clear colour diagrams, detailed descriptions and coaching points. You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Real Madrid s attacking play and combinations. You can learn exactly how Real found attacking solutions for every tactical situation created by opponent s who defended with a deep, middle or high defensive line. A large section of this book is based on the transition phase. You can learn how to coach your team to play like the best counter attacking team in the world . There are sessions on the transition from defence to attack in the low, middle and high zones. Practices included: Functional Technical Practices Phases of Play Opposed/Unopposed Zone play Counter-Attacking Exercises Transition Games Small Sided Games

Gunning for Greatness: My Life

Author : Mesut Özil
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 9781473649927
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Gunning for Greatness: My Life written by Mesut Özil and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for International Autobiography at the British Sports Book Awards Mesut Ozil is a midfield magician, casting an elegant spell over opponents and conjuring passes through gaps lesser mortals can't even see. After an eventful sojourn among the Galacticos of Real Madrid he has savoured silverware at Arsenal, while in 2014 he lifted the World Cup with Germany. But his life and career have been a test of resilience. Growing up in Germany's Turkish community, he faced prejudice from those who claimed his dual identity would prevent him giving his all for the national team. Later came questions over a different type of commitment, the kind levelled against those, like Mesut Ozil, who excel in football's finer arts rather than relying simply on running and ruggedness. He has proved concerns on both these issues lack substance. In Gunning for Greatness, Mesut Ozil reveals the inside stories of his relationships with Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger, his quest to help the under-fire Frenchman restore Arsenal's pre-eminence - and how he silenced the sceptics by conquering the world.

The José Mourinho Quote Book

Author : Ebury Press
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473502985
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The José Mourinho Quote Book written by Ebury Press and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one.’ Widely known for his strong personality, sharp dress sense, and eccentric comments at press conferences, there is only one José Mourinho. Regarded as many by the world’s best manager and one of the greatest of all time, he achieved huge success whilst at Benfica, Uniao de Leiria, Porto, Chelsea, Internazionale and Real Madrid. Never one to doubt his own abilities, the charismatic and controversial manager has dominated headlines with his many clashes with the press and run-ins with the football authorities. Silver-tongued and passionate, this compendium of quotes from the ‘special one’ includes the very best of Mourinho on football: his erudite comments, bizarre philosophies, confident expressions of unwavering self-belief and his love of the beautiful game. ‘Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.’ A warning to Real Madrid fans, 2010 ‘Look at my haircut. I am ready for the war.’ At the launch of a new shirt deal between Chelsea and Adidas. The event also became a chance to unveil his new, short-trimmed haircut. ‘I think they should get George Clooney to play me. He's a fantastic actor and my wife thinks he would be ideal.’ Contemplating a film of his life

The Manager

Author : Mike Carson
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408841622
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Manager written by Mike Carson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What's the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you're managing a Premier League football team or a FTSE 100 company. Here, for the first time, some 30 of the biggest names in football management reveal just what it takes. With their every act, remark, and success or failure under constant scrutiny from the media and the fans, these managers need to be the most adroit of leaders. In The Manager they explain their methods, offer lessons they've learned along the way, and describe the decisions they make and the leadership they provide. Each chapter tackles a key leadership issue for managers in any walk of life and, in their own words, shows how the experts deal with the challenges they face in an abnormally high-pressure environment. Offering valuable lessons for business leaders and fascinating behind-the-scenes insights for football fans, The Manager is an honest, accessible and unprecedented look at the day-to-day work of these high-profile characters and the world of top-level football management. Featuring: Roy Hodgson, Carlo Ancelotti, Arsène Wenger, Sam Allardyce, Roberto Mancini, José Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, Harry Redknapp, Sir Alex Ferguson, Walter Smith, Mick McCarthy, Gerard Houllier, Tony Pulis, Martin O'Neill, Neil Warnock, Howard Wilkinson, Kevin Keegan, Dario Gradi, Andre Villas-Boas, David Moyes, Alex McLeish, Hope Powell, Martin Jol, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Hughton, David Platt, Paul Ince, and George Graham.

Josa Mourinho - Made in Portugal

Author : Luís Lourenço
Publisher : Dewi Lewis Publishing - Dewi Lewis Media
ISBN 13 : 9780954684334
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Josa Mourinho - Made in Portugal written by Luís Lourenço and published by Dewi Lewis Publishing - Dewi Lewis Media. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jose Mourinho arrived in London in the summer of 2004 and has made an immediate impact on English football. He is both reviled and admired in equal measures for his unmistakeable self-confidence, drive and ambition. This fascinating book charts his rise from relatively humble beginnings as assistant coach to Sir Bobby Rosbon to become the most sought-after club manager in Europe. Long-time family friend and Portugese journalist guides us through the formative years to his current work. This official biography is fascinating and extraordinary.

Coaching Soccer Like Guardiola and Mourinho

Author : Timo Jankowski
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Sport
ISBN 13 : 1782550720
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (825 download)

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Download or read book Coaching Soccer Like Guardiola and Mourinho written by Timo Jankowski and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soccer player is more than the sum of his parts: endurance, speed, shooting technique, passing technique, and many more. All of these factors need to be turned into one system to create good players. Traditional training theory doesn’t achieve that because each skill is trained individually. This is why the concept of Tactical Periodization has become the preferred training theory for many of the current most successful soccer coaches: Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Diego Simeone, André Villas-Boas, and many others train according to these principles. By creating match-like situations in practice, players learn to link their technical, tactical, and athletic abilities to match intelligence. They will learn to transfer their skills to soccer matches and they can improve endurance, technique, and tactics all at the same time while enjoying the practice sessions more. For this book, the author has evaluated and analyzed hundreds of training sessions and has tailored exercises to specific demands. All exercises are performed with a ball so that players learn to apply each skill to the game. Every coach will find numerous exercises in this book to help them create better and more efficient practice sessions so they can improve their players’ and the team’s performance. With Tactical Periodization, your team will become better and be successful on the next match day!

Guardiola Vs Mourinho: More Than Coaches

Author : Rui Lanca
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789896553036
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Guardiola Vs Mourinho: More Than Coaches written by Rui Lanca and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are probably the two best coaches in the world. But they are not just coaches, there is much more to them than that. There are already dozens of books about their tactics and training methods. Instead, this book explains why they are different from all others from the perspective of their leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, talent and team management. These factors make the difference between winners and losers.

Jose - Farewell to the King

Author : Harry Harris
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786061147
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Jose - Farewell to the King written by Harry Harris and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘I stay until they want me not to stay. No club moves me from Chelsea until Chelsea wants me to move because I want to be where I am loved’ - JOSE MOURINHO, JANUARY 2014 Yet in December 2015, the love affair came to an incredible and stunning end. This book chronicles the entire remarkable story of Jose Mourinho and Chelsea, with a critical insight into how and why it ended so dramatically. Confrontational, passionate, full of chutzpah, Mourinho is a masterful tactician, and surely the best boss in the history of Chelsea. Yet for a second time the Emperor of the Bridge, Roman Abramovich, cast him aside. The reason? Having won the Premier League, the team’s defence of the title proved to be one of the most bizarre periods in the club’s history. In his first stint at Stamford Bridge the self-styled ‘Special One’ won two League titles back-to-back, the FA Cup and two League Cups, and included a still-unsurpassed Premier League points-tally record of 95 in the 2004-5 season. On returning ‘home’ after a six-year absence, Mourinho received a welcome from an army of Chelsea fans who loved him every bit as much as they used to. He rewarded their faith in some fashion, sweeping aside newly rich Manchester City to soar to a third League title (with three games to spare), as well as a third League Cup. Then came the biggest collapse of any defending title-holder. Why did it happen? Who was to blame? Was there a players’ rebellion? Who panicked behind the scenes, and why? How much was the row with the fi rst-team doctor, Eva Carneiro, at the heart of Mourinho’s second sacking from Chelsea? The answers lie in this fully revised, updated and expanded edition of Harry Harris’s biography. It brings Mourinho’s story right up to date, showing exactly why English football would be infinitely poorer without the colourful, commanding, and controversial presence of the ‘Special One’.