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Jose: Return of the King
Updated and expanded, this biography brings the story right up to the end of Mourinho's first season with Chelsea since he left in 2007, showing exactly why English soccer would be infinitely poorer without the colorful and commanding presence of the "Special One"
The "Special One" returns as "the Happy One," calmer and better than before. Grayer, perhaps less flamboyant, even opting for a self-inflicted crew cut, but he’s still the Special One, still confrontational, passionate, and full of chutzpah. Jose Mourinho is a masterful tactician, and surely now the best boss in the business. In his first stint at Stamford Bridge he 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 2004/05 season. And after six years spent sweeping all before him with Real Madrid and Inter Milan, his absence certainly made the heart grow fonder. Chelsea’s army of fans love him every bit as much as they used to, and those heady days beckon once more for Chelsea since he replaced the hugely unpopular Rafa Benitez in June 2013. One thing has changed, though—Chelsea is no longer the richest club around. But when his new Blues demolished Manchester City at the Etihad, Gary Neville heralded Mourinho’s master class: "He’s shrewd, he’s smart and he calls it on. He’s good and he knows he’s good. One."
The "Special One" returns as "the Happy One," calmer and better than before. Grayer, perhaps less flamboyant, even opting for a self-inflicted crew cut, but he’s still the Special One, still confrontational, passionate, and full of chutzpah. Jose Mourinho is a masterful tactician, and surely now the best boss in the business. In his first stint at Stamford Bridge he 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 2004/05 season. And after six years spent sweeping all before him with Real Madrid and Inter Milan, his absence certainly made the heart grow fonder. Chelsea’s army of fans love him every bit as much as they used to, and those heady days beckon once more for Chelsea since he replaced the hugely unpopular Rafa Benitez in June 2013. One thing has changed, though—Chelsea is no longer the richest club around. But when his new Blues demolished Manchester City at the Etihad, Gary Neville heralded Mourinho’s master class: "He’s shrewd, he’s smart and he calls it on. He’s good and he knows he’s good. One."
- GenresFootball
522 pages, Paperback
First published September 4, 2014
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About the author
Harry Harris
41 books4 followersHas written one of the most influential football columns in the country for more than three decades, where his work on Fleet Street has seen him awarded the British Sports Journalist of the Year award on two occasions
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February 23, 2023
I’m a Chelsea fan and it amazes me that a decade has past by since Jose’s return and we’re in the current state of affairs today.
This book recollects a good amount of details for many games during Jose’s first term in charge during 2004-07. After reading through a couple of games, I felt like I didn’t want to read further, as I’m not looking to relive those moments (no doubt they were great).
Strictly for hardcore Chelsea fans who want to relive the history and read through the game play, instead of watching the replays of the games.
This book recollects a good amount of details for many games during Jose’s first term in charge during 2004-07. After reading through a couple of games, I felt like I didn’t want to read further, as I’m not looking to relive those moments (no doubt they were great).
Strictly for hardcore Chelsea fans who want to relive the history and read through the game play, instead of watching the replays of the games.
August 7, 2017
It's a great book written for a special one.
In the book you can see that Mourinho's 10 year coach career has gone through many difficulties.
This book has become an extraordinary life story of a man who is the main professional interpreter.
Very well !
In the book you can see that Mourinho's 10 year coach career has gone through many difficulties.
This book has become an extraordinary life story of a man who is the main professional interpreter.
Very well !
December 18, 2025
special one will always be my favorite coach, the book is good but i didn't like it much.
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