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PUBLISHED: 20:05 EST, 19 January 2014 | UPDATED: 20:05 EST, 19 January 2014
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Jose Mourinho says sometimes he feels more English than the English.
The Portuguese coach was the guest of honour at the Savoy Hotel just a few hours after watching his side beat Manchester United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge to move to within two points of Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal.
And Mourinho said he is quick to defend the values of English football - sometimes more than his English rivals.
Honoured: Jose Mourinho received a award from chairman of the Football Writers' Association chairman Andy Dunn+6
Honoured: Jose Mourinho received a award from chairman of the Football Writers' Association chairman Andy Dunn
He said: 'It is quite funny as sometimes I feel I am more English than some English people.
'When I attack the divers, when I protected the aggressiveness, when I defend the cups, when I play my best teams in every cup match because I feel it is important.
'When I speak against myself and say there are too many foreign managers in the country and that British managers also deserve the big jobs and the big clubs in the country.
'Sometimes I feel I am more English than some English because I defend the country and English football a lot, but I do it because I feel it.'
Paying tribute: England manager Roy Hodgson arrives at the Savoy for Mourinho's tribute dinner+6
Paying tribute: England manager Roy Hodgson arrives at the Savoy for Mourinho's tribute dinner
Mourinho, 50, had a major impact during his first spell in England, when he guided the Blues to the championship in 2005 and 2006, and went on to repeat his success with spells at Inter Milan, where he won the Champions League for a second time, and Real Madrid before returning for a second spell at Stamford Bridge this summer.
'Without love and happiness, I could not do my job,' said Mourinho, who was accompanied to the gala dinner by his wife and children, with son Jose a promising goalkeeper.
'My assistant (coaches) are like my brothers, Frank (Lampard) represents my players, without whom I have no career, and Mr (Louis) van Gaal, Mr (Bobby) Robson, my bosses.'
All smiles: Frank Lampard snr+6
Fulham coach Ray Wilkins arrives at the dinner+6
All smiles: Frank Lampard snr and Ray Wilkins arrive at the dinner for Mourinho
Mourinho believes a settled family life in England has helped him refocus for the challenges ahead.
He continued: 'The best thing football gave me was to make a decision about my future.
'Some managers go where they have to go, where the club comes, and sometimes it is not the best move, not what they want to do, but they go.
'I sat down with my wife and family, and said 'where is the best place for us? Where can we be happier as a family? To be happy as a manager and enjoy more the family and life socially?'
'We decided England, after that, for the situation to be perfect it would be Chelsea and I was lucky because the door was open for me.'
Blue is the colour: Former England cricket captain and Chelsea fan Alec Stewart arrives at the Savoy+6
Blue is the colour: Former England cricket captain and Chelsea fan Alec Stewart arrives at the Savoy
Mourinho would love to continue his career at Chelsea for 'many, many years' yet, and indicated he had no intentions of ever leaving the Premier League.
He added: "The principles you have in relation to football and life are absolutely amazing.
'I love this Chelsea Football Club, which has been the only club to have ever sacked me, we as a family belong to you (in) England.
'I belong to Chelsea, Chelsea belongs to me, and hopefully we will stay for many, many years.'
Mourinho joked: 'It is not a threat, but if you sack me, I will stay in England and go to another club, a possible rival.'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard paid his own tribute to the Portuguese coach, with England manager Roy Hodgson among the many guests from the football world to attend at the Savoy.
Good day: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester Untied+6
Good day: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester Untied
He said: 'There has never been any special over confidence or arrogance from him.
'He made us all feel like we could be champions.
'For me, the main thing about the manager is on the pitch and also the mental stuff around that.
'He found the perfect way to deal with every individual in his squad, and still does today.
'The individual relationships he builds is something special.
'He is the one who has all the pluses, I cannot find a fault. He drags every individual up a level, anything that is needed he is the one that takes that on and that is why he one of the most special managers around.'
Mourinho felt humbled to have been honoured by the FWA, with former Barcelona and Holland coach Van Gaal also paying a personal tribute to the Portuguese coach.
'It makes me ask again the Football Writers' Association if I deserve it. I have had some achievements in the English game, but others have,' said Mourinho, who was presented with his award by FWA chairman Andy Dunn, columnist for the Sunday Mirror.
'I have a good relation with the media and gave them some good headlines in the time we have been together, but I don't know if I did enough to deserve this award.'
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Jonathan Derby, Land of the Gooners, United Kingdom, 16 minutes ago
Jose loves to wind up them red plastics from Yawnited doesn't he! hahahahah good one jose
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Dubfurter, Europe, 23 minutes ago
Did he do that speech before or after E&Y served the free drinks? I mean he's a good coach, but what is he going to do after his career? Can see him doing some sort of reality show just to stay in the media... And by the way: you're not leading the league right now Jose...
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JimC, Belfast, 55 minutes ago
Sulky, silly, spoiled, opinionated and convinced he is simply better than anyone else. Yes, sounds English to me!
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abdulhannan, dhaka, Bangladesh, 1 hour ago
the idiot one.
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Chelsea_old_boys, UXBRIDGE BY SEA, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago
JOSE, YOU ARE WHAT WE ARE, BRAIN DEAD GLORY HUNTERS HERE BECAUSE OF THE ROMAN MONEY BAGS. AHAHAHAHAHAHA COME ON ROMAN YOU TIGHT GIT, SHOW US PLAZZERS THE MONEY, MONEY, MONEY OR SLING YOUR HOOK. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Blaise, London, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago
Already talking himself into the Man Utd job..
ReplyNew 37 13 Click to rate
MU-AsiaFan, SIngapore, Singapore, 1 hour ago
So now what would Zaha say about Moyes?
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Paultsjan, Singapore, Singapore, 1 hour ago
Kudos to Football Writers' Association for the recognition and achievement of Jose Mourinho with the special award. Congratulations.
ReplyNew 6 36 Click to rate
Michael, New York, 1 hour ago
It is better to talk because he has very sharp brain and always some interesting things, rather say something very obvious but very boring. Jose you are the BEST!!!!
ReplyNew 4 48 Click to rate
Eddie G. Factman, New York, United States, 2 hours ago
The only reason Maureen says that is because the English media are so dumb to fall for his act and continue to kiss his behind as he was some sort of savior. He would have said the same about the Spanish and Italian media, but they were smart enough to not fall for his BS and that's why Maureen got the boot out of those countries.
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Phenom 300, Malibu ca., United States, 1 hour ago
a fool speaks
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By JAMES ANDREW
PUBLISHED: 20:05 EST, 19 January 2014 | UPDATED: 20:05 EST, 19 January 2014
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Jose Mourinho says sometimes he feels more English than the English.
The Portuguese coach was the guest of honour at the Savoy Hotel just a few hours after watching his side beat Manchester United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge to move to within two points of Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal.
And Mourinho said he is quick to defend the values of English football - sometimes more than his English rivals.
Honoured: Jose Mourinho received a award from chairman of the Football Writers' Association chairman Andy Dunn+6
Honoured: Jose Mourinho received a award from chairman of the Football Writers' Association chairman Andy Dunn
He said: 'It is quite funny as sometimes I feel I am more English than some English people.
'When I attack the divers, when I protected the aggressiveness, when I defend the cups, when I play my best teams in every cup match because I feel it is important.
'When I speak against myself and say there are too many foreign managers in the country and that British managers also deserve the big jobs and the big clubs in the country.
'Sometimes I feel I am more English than some English because I defend the country and English football a lot, but I do it because I feel it.'
Paying tribute: England manager Roy Hodgson arrives at the Savoy for Mourinho's tribute dinner+6
Paying tribute: England manager Roy Hodgson arrives at the Savoy for Mourinho's tribute dinner
Mourinho, 50, had a major impact during his first spell in England, when he guided the Blues to the championship in 2005 and 2006, and went on to repeat his success with spells at Inter Milan, where he won the Champions League for a second time, and Real Madrid before returning for a second spell at Stamford Bridge this summer.
'Without love and happiness, I could not do my job,' said Mourinho, who was accompanied to the gala dinner by his wife and children, with son Jose a promising goalkeeper.
'My assistant (coaches) are like my brothers, Frank (Lampard) represents my players, without whom I have no career, and Mr (Louis) van Gaal, Mr (Bobby) Robson, my bosses.'
All smiles: Frank Lampard snr+6
Fulham coach Ray Wilkins arrives at the dinner+6
All smiles: Frank Lampard snr and Ray Wilkins arrive at the dinner for Mourinho
Mourinho believes a settled family life in England has helped him refocus for the challenges ahead.
He continued: 'The best thing football gave me was to make a decision about my future.
'Some managers go where they have to go, where the club comes, and sometimes it is not the best move, not what they want to do, but they go.
'I sat down with my wife and family, and said 'where is the best place for us? Where can we be happier as a family? To be happy as a manager and enjoy more the family and life socially?'
'We decided England, after that, for the situation to be perfect it would be Chelsea and I was lucky because the door was open for me.'
Blue is the colour: Former England cricket captain and Chelsea fan Alec Stewart arrives at the Savoy+6
Blue is the colour: Former England cricket captain and Chelsea fan Alec Stewart arrives at the Savoy
Mourinho would love to continue his career at Chelsea for 'many, many years' yet, and indicated he had no intentions of ever leaving the Premier League.
He added: "The principles you have in relation to football and life are absolutely amazing.
'I love this Chelsea Football Club, which has been the only club to have ever sacked me, we as a family belong to you (in) England.
'I belong to Chelsea, Chelsea belongs to me, and hopefully we will stay for many, many years.'
Mourinho joked: 'It is not a threat, but if you sack me, I will stay in England and go to another club, a possible rival.'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard paid his own tribute to the Portuguese coach, with England manager Roy Hodgson among the many guests from the football world to attend at the Savoy.
Good day: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester Untied+6
Good day: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester Untied
He said: 'There has never been any special over confidence or arrogance from him.
'He made us all feel like we could be champions.
'For me, the main thing about the manager is on the pitch and also the mental stuff around that.
'He found the perfect way to deal with every individual in his squad, and still does today.
'The individual relationships he builds is something special.
'He is the one who has all the pluses, I cannot find a fault. He drags every individual up a level, anything that is needed he is the one that takes that on and that is why he one of the most special managers around.'
Mourinho felt humbled to have been honoured by the FWA, with former Barcelona and Holland coach Van Gaal also paying a personal tribute to the Portuguese coach.
'It makes me ask again the Football Writers' Association if I deserve it. I have had some achievements in the English game, but others have,' said Mourinho, who was presented with his award by FWA chairman Andy Dunn, columnist for the Sunday Mirror.
'I have a good relation with the media and gave them some good headlines in the time we have been together, but I don't know if I did enough to deserve this award.'
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Jonathan Derby, Land of the Gooners, United Kingdom, 16 minutes ago
Jose loves to wind up them red plastics from Yawnited doesn't he! hahahahah good one jose
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Dubfurter, Europe, 23 minutes ago
Did he do that speech before or after E&Y served the free drinks? I mean he's a good coach, but what is he going to do after his career? Can see him doing some sort of reality show just to stay in the media... And by the way: you're not leading the league right now Jose...
ReplyNew 1 1 Click to rate
JimC, Belfast, 55 minutes ago
Sulky, silly, spoiled, opinionated and convinced he is simply better than anyone else. Yes, sounds English to me!
ReplyNew 12 8 Click to rate
abdulhannan, dhaka, Bangladesh, 1 hour ago
the idiot one.
ReplyNew 34 16 Click to rate
Chelsea_old_boys, UXBRIDGE BY SEA, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago
JOSE, YOU ARE WHAT WE ARE, BRAIN DEAD GLORY HUNTERS HERE BECAUSE OF THE ROMAN MONEY BAGS. AHAHAHAHAHAHA COME ON ROMAN YOU TIGHT GIT, SHOW US PLAZZERS THE MONEY, MONEY, MONEY OR SLING YOUR HOOK. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ReplyNew 30 5 Click to rate
Blaise, London, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago
Already talking himself into the Man Utd job..
ReplyNew 37 13 Click to rate
MU-AsiaFan, SIngapore, Singapore, 1 hour ago
So now what would Zaha say about Moyes?
ReplyNew 0 25 Click to rate
Paultsjan, Singapore, Singapore, 1 hour ago
Kudos to Football Writers' Association for the recognition and achievement of Jose Mourinho with the special award. Congratulations.
ReplyNew 6 36 Click to rate
Michael, New York, 1 hour ago
It is better to talk because he has very sharp brain and always some interesting things, rather say something very obvious but very boring. Jose you are the BEST!!!!
ReplyNew 4 48 Click to rate
Eddie G. Factman, New York, United States, 2 hours ago
The only reason Maureen says that is because the English media are so dumb to fall for his act and continue to kiss his behind as he was some sort of savior. He would have said the same about the Spanish and Italian media, but they were smart enough to not fall for his BS and that's why Maureen got the boot out of those countries.
ReplyNew 45 14 Click to rate
Phenom 300, Malibu ca., United States, 1 hour ago
a fool speaks
6 18 Click to rate
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