The 42-year-old Portuguese, who worked at the Nou Camp under Bobby Robson and Louis van Gaal, won the Champions League with Porto last season and two EPL Championship back to back but unfortunately for this season,Mourinho's role as a 21st century team boss is facilitated by the fact that he speaks several languages, and he has also adopted a scientific view of coaching, sometimes asking his players to study videos of their own performances at home, while also working closely with dietary specialists. He also incorporates American-style management techniques into his coaching, giving pep-talks using 'buzzwords', and asking his players to sacrifice their personal ambitions for the success of the team.
His first season in charge of the team was eventful to say the least. After putting Roman Abramovich's money to good use by signing several high profile players, he made a name for himself as a highly composed, if controversial, manager. Despite suffering defeats in the Champions League semi-final and FA Cup Fifth Round, he steered his team to a Carling Cup victory and their first Championship in fifty years, losing only one match and securing the record for most points won in one year.
However, the season was marred by several high-profile disputes. In the Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg, he accused Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard of 'influencing the referee' during the half-time break. This lead to a touchline ban during both leags of the semi-final against Bayern Munich. On the domestic front, meanwhile, he was accused of taunting Liverpool fans after his team took the lead in a tense and tight affair at the Millenium Stadium. No action was taken.
The most controversy, however, was reserved for a 'tapping up' scandal in the latter half of the season. After an FA inquiry into Chelsea's alleged unauthorised discussions with Arsenal's Ashley Cole, both Mourinho and Cole, along with the Chelsea board, were handed hefty fines.
Controversy aside, Mourinho's self-confidence, coupled with a large transfer kitty saw his side claim a second successive Barclays Premiership trophy in 05/06. However, success in the FA Cup and, more to the point, the Champions' League still eluded Mourinho as he watched his side crash out in the semi-finals and second round of the competitions respectivly.
Trouble again followed as the Portuguese boss called Arsene Wenger a "voyeur" and the Blues didn't always look the impenetrable force they had been in 04/05, losing to Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Fulham.
His first season in charge of the team was eventful to say the least. After putting Roman Abramovich's money to good use by signing several high profile players, he made a name for himself as a highly composed, if controversial, manager. Despite suffering defeats in the Champions League semi-final and FA Cup Fifth Round, he steered his team to a Carling Cup victory and their first Championship in fifty years, losing only one match and securing the record for most points won in one year.
However, the season was marred by several high-profile disputes. In the Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg, he accused Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard of 'influencing the referee' during the half-time break. This lead to a touchline ban during both leags of the semi-final against Bayern Munich. On the domestic front, meanwhile, he was accused of taunting Liverpool fans after his team took the lead in a tense and tight affair at the Millenium Stadium. No action was taken.
The most controversy, however, was reserved for a 'tapping up' scandal in the latter half of the season. After an FA inquiry into Chelsea's alleged unauthorised discussions with Arsenal's Ashley Cole, both Mourinho and Cole, along with the Chelsea board, were handed hefty fines.
Controversy aside, Mourinho's self-confidence, coupled with a large transfer kitty saw his side claim a second successive Barclays Premiership trophy in 05/06. However, success in the FA Cup and, more to the point, the Champions' League still eluded Mourinho as he watched his side crash out in the semi-finals and second round of the competitions respectivly.
Trouble again followed as the Portuguese boss called Arsene Wenger a "voyeur" and the Blues didn't always look the impenetrable force they had been in 04/05, losing to Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Fulham.
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