Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has got good looks and intelligence, according to Sir Alex Ferguson
The Portuguese walks into the Britannia before leading Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Stoke on Monday
Mourinho speaks to Phil Bardsley after the game, despite the defender's robust challenge on Eden Hazard
Mourinho (left) and former Manchester United manager Ferguson have a long history of mutual respect
Ferguson (right) was speaking to Clare Balding for a BT Sport documentary to be broadcast on Boxing Day
'He
goes and becomes an interpreter for Bobby Robson, follows him to
Barcelona, works under Louis Van Gaal; he is learning all the time.'
Mourinho
and Ferguson were embroiled in many a battle during their time at
Chelsea and Manchester United respectively, but Ferguson appears to have
calmed down in his retirement.
'He
(Mourinho) has got a determination, he wants to be a coach,' Ferguson
added. 'He never played the game, by the way – you tell me how many
presidents would give a manager a job who has never played the game?
None. But he has done it.
Ferguson (right) has had many a battle with Mourinho, but he is happy to praise his rival in retirement
Both managers have a history of success in the Premier League, both pictured lifting their respective titles
Ferguson smiles as he reminisces about his career in a special programme for the festive period
'Then
he goes and manages a small team in Portugal, then goes to Porto and
wins the league, wins the UEFA Cup, wins the European Cup, goes to
Chelsea and wins the league. Goes to Inter Milan.
'That is an example to anyone who wants to do well, you shouldn’t let the barriers get in your way if you want to get there.'
Mourinho's
Chelsea side have had an almost faultless start to the Premier League
campaign, only losing one game in their first 17.
The pair pose with the Champions League trophy for a promotional advert ahead of one of their many clashes
Mourinho, this season, has been very successful with Chelsea, and was heavily praised by old foe Ferguson
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