Post by Reuben on Jan 8, 2006 21:37:35 GMT -5
Mourinho: We're no match for United
Jose Mourinho of London rivals, Chelsea.
Chelsea still have some way to go before they can start comparing themselves to United, admits Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
In a stunning and candid appraisal of Chelsea’s historic 2005, the Portuguese coach prefers to ignore the hype and take a long-term view on the meaning of success.
In an interview for the British Forces Broadcasting Service, Mourinho said:
“The Chelsea project is not about winning one championship, it is about gaining a few more over the next few years. Only then can we compare ourselves to what Manchester United have done."
Despite taking 101 Premiership points in the 2005 calendar year, the Chelsea coach is conscious that history will measure him against Sir Alex Ferguson, whose remarkable eight titles in 15 years have changed the face of the modern game.
To dominate in the same way, Chelsea will need to change the way football fans look at the Blues, admits Mourinho.
"At this moment we have just one Premiership," he said. "We have to do more to persuade people that Chelsea are the club of the future."
Report by Rob Ganley
Jose Mourinho of London rivals, Chelsea.Chelsea still have some way to go before they can start comparing themselves to United, admits Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
In a stunning and candid appraisal of Chelsea’s historic 2005, the Portuguese coach prefers to ignore the hype and take a long-term view on the meaning of success.
In an interview for the British Forces Broadcasting Service, Mourinho said:
“The Chelsea project is not about winning one championship, it is about gaining a few more over the next few years. Only then can we compare ourselves to what Manchester United have done."
Despite taking 101 Premiership points in the 2005 calendar year, the Chelsea coach is conscious that history will measure him against Sir Alex Ferguson, whose remarkable eight titles in 15 years have changed the face of the modern game.
To dominate in the same way, Chelsea will need to change the way football fans look at the Blues, admits Mourinho.
"At this moment we have just one Premiership," he said. "We have to do more to persuade people that Chelsea are the club of the future."
Report by Rob Ganley
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