Jose Mourinho, exciting moments on Stamford Bridge »as the fans received him and what was the Portuguese reaction
Article by Cosmin Nistor – published Tuesday, September 30, 2025 23:00 / Updated Tuesday, September 30, 2025 23:08
Jose Mourinho (62) lived special moments upon returning to Stamford Bridge, where he wrote history on his bench Chelsea.
The current coach of the Portuguese from Benfica was received with applause by London fans and replied with an emotional gesture: they sent kisses from the guest bank.
“The Special One” is the fourth match on the Lusitani bench. So far, the Portuguese technician has 2 victories and an equal result in the current term.
Jose Mourinho, excited at the meeting with the fans: “I will always be one of you”
Upon entering the field for the Uefa Champions League duel with Chelsea, the London supporters chanted the name of the Portuguese minutes. Instead, Mourinho smiled at them and sent them kisses, visibly excited about the reaction of the stands.
“Of course I will always be a blue (blue no). Are part of their history and they are part of my history. I helped them become a bigger club, and they helped me to become a bigger Jose, “said Mourinho before the match.
Two minutes in and Jose Mourinho's Name Is Sung. He HE Responds by Blowing Kisses.😘 pic.twitter.com/dkayyhg8bx
– Ben Jacobs (@jacobsben) September 30, 2025
Exciting hug with Thress, Chelsea's shadow man
Since the press conference preceding the match, Mourinho has had an emotional goodbye. He hugged her and kissed Thress Conneely, the club's press officer and one of the most long-standing members of the “blue” staff.
Thress is the second longest member of Chelsea's staff and is very proud of his work, always taking care of colleagues with snacks and refreshments. She embodies what it means to be a family at the club and works tirelessly to ensure that the activity of the press on the match days is running smoothly.
– The Londoners wrote on the official website.
Jose Mourinho, “The Special One” at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho trained Chelsea in two periods (2004-2007 and 2013-2015), conquering:
And the X page of Premier League has prepared a special post for Mourinho upon returning to Stamford Bridge.
Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, 20 Years Apart 🫴
🏟️ @Chelseafc pic.twitter.com/4b4l8pet9o
– Premier League (@premierleague) September 30, 2025
204Victories have Jose Mourinho in the 321 official matches on Chelsea's bench
