“Everyone, players, coaches, you have good moments and bad moments. They tried to say we want you here and they probably want to say to all of you “let him work” and it’s a fantastic feeling”. “The only thing I can say is that until my last day in this club – four years, 10 years, 15 years, it doesn’t matter – until my last day I will give everything for them”. ‘Or they have a big heart or they recognise that I am good professional that gives everything to the club.
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She is now taking individual legal action against Mourinho, as well as suing Chelsea, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, for constructive dismissal.
Mourinho’s popularity was never in doubt, with supporters showing unwavering faith, sending a message to Abramovich and Mourinho’s watching family.
Mourinho thanking the fans.
Chelsea were still well below their best, yet the result will buy Mourinho time to work on resolving the crisis that threatens to bring a premature end to his second spell at the club.
Since defeat to Liverpool left Chelsea 14 points behind co-league leaders Manchester City and Arsenal, speculation has intensified over the future of Mourinho, who reportedly had two games to save his job.
The Blues are 15th on the Premier League table, having lost six of their first 11 games.
Jose Mourinho says he will stay with his players for as long as he can, after deciding against appealing his stadium ban. So, at 1-1, it was not a drama.
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“For me, from an ex-pro’s point of view, it’s always more down to the players than it is the manager”, the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Australia glovesman told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast. “The team played very well – especially in the first half – but we conceded a goal in the second half and Willian scored our second goal through that great free kick and we ultimately got the win”.
