TERRACE TALK: Be under no illusion — Jose Mourinho's was a sacking engineered by the players

The fact we were ever given a second chance with this genius of a manager was a miracle in itself, but they do say never go back.

Willian

And even when that miracle happened and he returned, I think we all knew, deep down, it would end in tears. But who really could have predicted this?

Wherever he has gone, he has weeded out those he deems superfluous to his needs and the remaining chosen ones all fall under the Mourinho spell of complete devotion and obedience. He in turn protects them, backs them unequivocally and builds their self-esteem and their confidence.