Jose’s best Old Trafford moments

As Manchester United appoint Jose Mourinho, we look back at his best moments at Old Trafford so far…

Touchline sprint with Porto (March 9, 2004)

It was fitting that Mourinho should introduce himself to English football fans with an unforgettable moment of controversy. His Porto side had beaten Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash, but they were heading out on away goals after Paul Scholes’ opener at Old Trafford.

The clock was ticking into stoppage time when Phil Neville conceded a soft free kick 25 yards from goal. Benni McCarthy’s effort looked easy enough for Tim Howard, but the United goalkeeper could only parry the ball into the path of Costinha, who finished from close range to prompt a wild celebration from Mourinho.

The ecstatic Porto manager leapt out of his chair and sprinted past the home dugout with his arms outstretched and his coat flapping behind him. Mourinho celebrated with similar gusto as he headed towards the tunnel at the final whistle, and four months later he was appointed as Chelsea boss as a Champions League winner with Porto.

League Cup semi-final success with Chelsea (January 27, 2005)

Mourinho’s first visit to Old Trafford with Chelsea also preceded a cup triumph. The Blues had been held to a 0-0 …

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