Mourinho: Football Not A Popularity Contest!

Last updated : 30 September 2004 By Rich Godden
When questioned about the rising unpopularity of his side, Jose said "I'm not worried about that. If you are an unpopular team, because you don't feel the sympathy or credit that you think you deserve, then sometimes it makes you a stronger group.

"I have to say that my group is really strong. Every single player wants to work for the team. When a team that is just three months old is playing like we are and getting the results we are getting, then I'm not worried.

"I think that the people who don't like us to win have to be worried - not us."

He talks a good game!