Jose Mourinho's staggering £83m windfall laid bare after Roma sack manager

HAYSIE · January 16

'Change is necessary' Mourinho sacked by Roma

Roma published a statement on their decision to part ways with the 60-year-old Portuguese.

“We thank Jose on behalf of all of us at AS Roma for the passion and commitment he has shown since his arrival,” said Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin.

“We will always have great memories of his stewardship, but we believe that, in the best interests of the club, immediate change is necessary.

“We wish Jose the best for the future.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/67990686

Essexphil · January 16

Jose Mourinho had been at Roma for 3 years. His contract was up at the end of the season, and he had publicly stated he wasn't going to sign a new one.

Longest time he has ever spent at a club? 3 years.

Tikay10 · January 16

@Essexphil

Where might The Special One land his next job?

His best days are a longggggggggggg way behind him, but he's fun to observe, as long as you don't support the Club he manages. As you will know...

Essexphil · January 16

I'm a dedicated fan in that sense. I have almost always supported anyone who has been the Manager of my Club (while they are Manager).

I supported Mourinho. I even supported George Graham (who was desperate to succeed at Spurs). I supported Conti (though I was glad when he left, as he made Maureen look like an attack-minded coach who was willing to take responsibility for his own mistakes). The only exception was Terry Neill. Should never have been allowed anywhere near my Club-should have stayed in South London.

Maureen belongs to a different era. Not just tactically-FFP means that his days of working with an unlimited budget has gone. His strength was always finding players to buy, and short-term success. His weakness was the way he would pick on certain players, plus his inability to stay anywhere.

If I was a Newcastle fan, I would be hoping that they go on a good run.