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3. The Special One returns –

After having spent most intriguing and exasperating three years of his life, Jose Mourinho made a return to the Stamford Bridge. After having a relatively unsuccessful stint at Real Madrid, he returned to England to manage his beloved Chelsea.

His time at Madrid was filled with controversies and the usual conspiracy theories. Tussles with the Spanish media and Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola saw Mourinho struggling in the Spanish capital. A lowly 2 trophies in three years duly sums up his treacherous tenure. Some reports also claimed that he had a verbal one-two with fellow Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo.

With Sir Alex retiring from managerial duties, Mourinho was touted as his number one replacement at Manchester United, but the 20-time English champions didn’t see anything special in the ‘Special One’. David Moyes was appointed instead, leaving Mourinho in atrociously agonized according to his close friend.

Mourinho’s loss turned out to be Chelsea’s gain. The former Inter Milan coach claimed that he was now the ‘happy one’. The Stamford Bridge faithful now chant his name perpetually and he promises to reward their love with silverware. 2014 will tell how this love story goes.