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Jose Mourinho was forced into apology after slamming Chelsea fans over ‘frustrating’ stadium atmosphere
Jose Mourinho could be in store for a frosty reception on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. The newly-appointed Benfica boss takes his side to west London to face Chelsea in the Champions League – live on talkSPORT. Mourinho will be back in the dugout at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday when his Benfica side battle Chelsea Despite winning three Premier League titles with the Blues across two spells in charge, his relationship with fans has soured over the past decade. While fans will always hold a special place in their hearts for the Special One, his decision to manage two of Chelsea’s bitter rivals didn’t go down well with supporters. Mourinho enjoyed a two-year spell at Manchester United, before he did the unthinkable in the eyes of fans by linking up with Tottenham Hotspur. He had previously promised the Chelsea faithful in 2015 that he would never manage Spurs – before going back on his word four years later. And his links to those two clubs could see Mourinho being greeted to loud jeers upon his return to his former stomping ground. But from what the 62-year-old has previously said about the Stamford Bridge atmosphere, at least there would be noise. What has Jose Mourinho said about the Stamford Bridge atmosphere? Mourinho was previously heavily critical of the Chelsea crowd, likening it to an ’empty stadium’. During his second stint in charge, the Portuguese manager expressed his frustration over the ground being too quiet. In November 2014, Chelsea edged out local rivals QPR to win 2-1 which maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. But despite going nine points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, he made it clear he was not happy. Mourinho was adored by the Blues fans – before he decided to manage Man United and SpursAFP - Getty He could now be set for a frosty reception at his former stomping groundAFP - Getty Taking aim at the supporters when speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Everyone knows how much I feel connected to this club and the fans. “At this moment it’s difficult for us to play at home though, because playing here is like playing in an empty stadium. “The team then starts playing like it’s a quiet, soft game at home. It’s difficult to get that strong start where the players, team and fans at Stamford Bridge [are together]. “I was today looking around and it was empty, but not in terms of people because it was obviously full. That’s what is frustrating.” Even the Chelsea ground staff were the subject of his ire having felt that the floodlights should have been switched on earlier in the game. He remarked: “I think the man responsible for the lights was in the same mood as the crowd, because everybody was sleeping. Mourinho enjoyed huge success across his two spells in charge of Chelsea Trophies won at Chelsea across both spells Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2014–15 FA Cup: 2006–07 League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15 Community Shield: 2005 “He took 20 minutes to understand that it was dark, but I took 30 minutes to understand that the stadium was not empty. “When we scored was when I realised, ‘Woah, the stadium is full.’ Good.” His opinion on the fans didn’t go down well, with Mourinho issuing a public apology three weeks later following the club’s 2-0 victory over QPR. He told Chelsea TV: “It [stadium atmosphere] improved a lot — there is no comparison. “I don’t want to speak about it, for good and for bad. “They pay me to coach and win matches, not to be critical of the crowd, so I feel sorry for my comments a couple of weeks ago. Mourinho issued a grovelling apology following criticism aimed at fans “The reality is that, today, the difference was amazing.” What is Mourinho’s record against Chelsea? Stamford Bridge hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Mourinho as an opposing manager. He guided Inter Milan to victory in the Champions League in March 2010 on his first return in what is his only win at the stadium. In his last six meetings at the stadium, he has failed to record a win in west London – drawing twice and losing on four occasions. In total, he has faced Chelsea 14 times across all competitions – where he has lost seven times. He has won on four occasions in normal time, while also oversaw a Spurs penalty shootout victory over Chelsea after the September 2020 League Cup tie finished 1-1 in normal time. The last time he was on the winning side in normal time was in February 2018, which saw the Red Devils edge out a 2-1 victory in the top-flight. Stream football faster and more securely with NordVPN *If you click a link in this Box Out, we will earn affiliate revenue Streaming the match on public Wi-Fi can expose your data, while ISP throttling can cause
Jose Mourinho could be in store for a frosty reception on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
The newly-appointed Benfica boss takes his side to west London to face Chelsea in the Champions League – live on talkSPORT.
Despite winning three Premier League titles with the Blues across two spells in charge, his relationship with fans has soured over the past decade.
While fans will always hold a special place in their hearts for the Special One, his decision to manage two of Chelsea’s bitter rivals didn’t go down well with supporters.
Mourinho enjoyed a two-year spell at Manchester United, before he did the unthinkable in the eyes of fans by linking up with Tottenham Hotspur.
He had previously promised the Chelsea faithful in 2015 that he would never manage Spurs – before going back on his word four years later.
And his links to those two clubs could see Mourinho being greeted to loud jeers upon his return to his former stomping ground.
But from what the 62-year-old has previously said about the Stamford Bridge atmosphere, at least there would be noise.
What has Jose Mourinho said about the Stamford Bridge atmosphere?
Mourinho was previously heavily critical of the Chelsea crowd, likening it to an ’empty stadium’.
During his second stint in charge, the Portuguese manager expressed his frustration over the ground being too quiet.
In November 2014, Chelsea edged out local rivals QPR to win 2-1 which maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
But despite going nine points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, he made it clear he was not happy.
Taking aim at the supporters when speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Everyone knows how much I feel connected to this club and the fans.
“At this moment it’s difficult for us to play at home though, because playing here is like playing in an empty stadium.
“The team then starts playing like it’s a quiet, soft game at home. It’s difficult to get that strong start where the players, team and fans at Stamford Bridge [are together].
“I was today looking around and it was empty, but not in terms of people because it was obviously full. That’s what is frustrating.”
Even the Chelsea ground staff were the subject of his ire having felt that the floodlights should have been switched on earlier in the game.
He remarked: “I think the man responsible for the lights was in the same mood as the crowd, because everybody was sleeping.
Trophies won at Chelsea across both spells
- Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2014–15
- FA Cup: 2006–07
- League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15
- Community Shield: 2005
“He took 20 minutes to understand that it was dark, but I took 30 minutes to understand that the stadium was not empty.
“When we scored was when I realised, ‘Woah, the stadium is full.’ Good.”
His opinion on the fans didn’t go down well, with Mourinho issuing a public apology three weeks later following the club’s 2-0 victory over QPR.
He told Chelsea TV: “It [stadium atmosphere] improved a lot — there is no comparison.
“I don’t want to speak about it, for good and for bad.
“They pay me to coach and win matches, not to be critical of the crowd, so I feel sorry for my comments a couple of weeks ago.
“The reality is that, today, the difference was amazing.”
What is Mourinho’s record against Chelsea?
Stamford Bridge hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Mourinho as an opposing manager.
He guided Inter Milan to victory in the Champions League in March 2010 on his first return in what is his only win at the stadium.
In his last six meetings at the stadium, he has failed to record a win in west London – drawing twice and losing on four occasions.
In total, he has faced Chelsea 14 times across all competitions – where he has lost seven times.
He has won on four occasions in normal time, while also oversaw a Spurs penalty shootout victory over Chelsea after the September 2020 League Cup tie finished 1-1 in normal time.
The last time he was on the winning side in normal time was in February 2018, which saw the Red Devils edge out a 2-1 victory in the top-flight.
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