Jose Mourinho Years

This lavishly illustrated hardback book tells the story of Chelsea under Jose Mourihno who has guided the club to the most successful period in their long history. He is regarded by a number of players, coaches, and commentators as the world’s best manager and as one of the greatest managers of all time. In 2004 /2005 Chelsea had their most successful season ever and won the Premier League title with a record 95 points, the club’s irst league title in 50 years, and the League Cup in Mourihno’s irst season. In his second year, Chelsea retained the Premier League and in 2006–07 he took the club to an FA Cup and League Cup double. Mourinho left Chelsea in September 2007, amidst reports of a rift with club owner Roman Abramovich. Mourinho is one of only ive coaches to have won the European Cup with two different teams. After leaving Madrid in June 2013, Mourinho returned to manage Chelsea for a second time. Chelsea had their irst major success in 1955, winning the league championship, and won various cup competitions during the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s. The club have enjoyed their greatest period of success in the past two decades, winning 15 major trophies since 1997. Domestically, Chelsea have won four league titles, seven FA Cups, four League Cups and four FA Community Shields, while in continental competitions they have won two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League.