The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Totally Extra: How special were Mourinho’s Porto?
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Sep 13, 2025 Jimbo is joined by football experts Pedro Pinto, Michael Cox, and Duncan Alexander to revisit José Mourinho's dynamic Porto team. They analyze the tactical brilliance that led Porto to win the UEFA Cup and Champions League, and discuss Mourinho's memorable managerial moments, including his iconic celebration at Old Trafford. The conversation also veers into Portuguese cuisine, showcasing culinary delights like bacalhau and francesinha, all while reflecting on the lasting impact of this golden era in football.
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Mourinho As A Transformative Manager
- Jose Mourinho's Porto era rewrote perceptions of modern management and European competition.
- A young, tactical, and media-savvy Mourinho became a transformational figure in football.
Benfica's Missed Chance
- Mourinho was rejected by Benfica before his Porto success and later boasted he could guarantee Porto would be champions next season.
- That prediction came true and launched his rapid rise in Portugal.
Porto's Treble Built National Confidence
- Porto's 2002-03 treble combined domestic dominance with European breakthrough.
- That success created belief across Portuguese football and raised the nation's profile.