Mourinho's Rise and Porto's Glory

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and Pedro Pinto to reminisce on Jose Mourinho's trailblazing Porto side.

The panel look back on a time when this young, refreshing coach from Portugal turned Porto into world beaters, winning the UEFA Cup, 2 Primeira Liga's, 2 Portuguese cups and eventually the Champions League, with a talented side more attacking than you remember.

His European success, his way with words and his iconic touchline celebration at Old Trafford were most people in the UK's introduction to Mou, in what would become a long and unforgettable career.

It could have all been so different too; it was 25 years ago this month that Mourinho got that first managerial role at Benfica but they let him go and the rest is history.

Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Pedro's Portuguese food recommendations and Duncan’s quiz question (00.40)

• PART 1b: This week in football aka The Totally Almanac (06.25) 

• PART 2: Just how good were Mourinho's Porto? (09.20)

• PART 3: The remarkable second season (32.40)

• PART 4: Leaving in style, Mourinho wins the Champions League and goes out on top (49.20)

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