Jose Mourinho has previously explained the emotional connection he has with Newcastle United. The Portuguese boss had a special relationship with former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson. On explaining his connection with the Magpies, he told Sky Sports: "On Newcastle, I don't have anything to say. The only thing I can say is that for many, many years, I worked with one of the most important figures in the history of Newcastle, Sir Bobby Robson. On his close bond with Sir Bobby Robson, Mourinho added: "I think the most important thing I took from him is the person that he was.

Source: Metro January 16, 2024 15:06 UTC