'Special One' Retains Hunger For Success

[Folami David]

Intensely irritating to some, hugely entertaining to others, the outspoken and colourful Jose Mourinho has proven time and again that success is never far from his golden touch.
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From a modest playing career and humble beginnings in management, Mourinho, 50, has become one of the most sought-after signings by club presidents eager for the Portuguese to wave his magic wand and conjure a succession of silverware.
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His managerial record stands the closest scrutiny - a Champions League winner with two clubs and league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain.
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He guided Porto to league and European glory, moulded Chelsea into English champions and Inter Milan into league and European winners.
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At Real, who on Monday announced that Mourinho would leave at the end of a trophyless season in a mutual parting, he ended three years of Barcelona dominance by winning the La Liga title last season.
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But he fell short in his stated desire to win a third personal Champions League trophy and the magical 10th that Real so desperately desired.
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Success on the pitch has earned the adulation of fans, the respect of players and a love-hate relationship with club presidents.
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But underpinning Mourinho's time in managerial hotseats have been clashes with authority, tetchy relationships with rival managers and a disdain for match officials.
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Accused by rivals of being arrogant, Mourinho is never one to keep an opinion to himself.
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Arriving at Chelsea in 2004 to declare "please don't call me arrogant but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one," the never-shy Mourinho has worn his heart on his sleeve.

[Shola Sholaz]

Jose Mourinho would suceed in Chelsea. Let him just move over to that club immediately but he should Ronaldo alone for United o