If Jose Mourinho has heard of Christmas and peace to all men and women, then he does a bloody good job of hiding it, writes The Secret Footballer.

Our man inside the game says English football is upside down when it comes to hiring managers.

Our man inside the game knows why players eventually tire of the Tony Pulis way.

Our man inside the game is used to seeing big players step things up as a transfer window approaches.

Our man inside the game has grudging respect for Mourinho’s joyless anti-football

Our man inside the game turned up at Wembley yesterday and that was also as much as Liverpool managed.