Chelsea's former chief executive Peter Kenyon has opened up on Jose Mourinho's first departure from Stamford Bridge amid the club's period of unprecedented success - as 'the Special One' prepares to return to west London.
Mourinho was appointed on the heels of Roman Abramovich's takeover of the Premier League side in 2003, joining the following summer from Champions League winners Porto.
The Portuguese head coach immediately made an impact in the English media with his introductory press conference, referring to himself as 'a top manager' and 'a special one' - gifting journalists his new moniker.