Jose - Special One no bad thing

Portuguese boss not special, just a great manager

By James Pearson   Last updated: 30th May 2008

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Mourinho: Not special, just great

The story of the 'special one' has stuck, and that's not a bad thing.

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Jose Mourinho does not believe his 'Special One' tag is necessarily a bad thing for his image or persona.

The former Chelsea boss who famously stated 'I'm a Special One' upon arriving at Stamford Bridge has been stuck with the tag ever since.

However, Mourinho, who is odds-on to replace Roberto Mancini at Internazionale, says he is not special, just a great football manager.

The Portuguese tactician's CV speaks for itself having won six trophies in three years with Chelsea after guiding Porto to UEFA Champions League glory.

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"The story of the 'Special One' has stuck, and that's not a bad thing," Mourinho told Jornal de Negocios.

"But I am not at all special. I think of myself as a great football manager, that's all.

"I only have strengths. And when I have a weakness I try to hide it.

"I see myself as a person who is emotionally resilient and capable of adapting to difficult situations, rather than someone who is very intelligent."