If Manchester United truly see themselves as the world's biggest TV show, then perhaps that explains Jose Mourinho's continued employment. He is pure box office, and proved to be so again today at Stamford Bridge. After Man United blew two priceless points in the final seconds of their Premier League clash with Chelsea, Marco Ianni of Maurizio Sarri's backroom team celebrated rather exuberantly in front of the United manager. Mourinho reacted furiously, chasing Ianni done the tunnel and ultimately had to be retrained by stewards.
Mourinho was sanguine after the game, saying that Ianni and Sarri apologised and that he considers the incident dealt with.
One man infuriated by all the fabulous pageantry was Richard 'Keysie' Keys, who haughtily spoke on Bein Sport of how Mourinho showed "no class".
"The second-half almost became a masterclass, instead it ended with Mourinho showing absolutely no class. Bad enough that he leapt up looking for a fight, but then to go provoking Chelsea fans in that manner. We know, Jose! Why does he have to do that? You can't do that, no matter what the provocation. If a player does that, you'd go off."
After Andy Gray explained that Jose acted out of hurt, Keys went on to exclaim that "this is the good name of Manchester United!"
Watch the full segment below.
"It ended with Mourinho showing no class. None whatsoever."@richardajkeys, Andy Gray & @GullitR debate the Manchester United manager's behavior.#beINPL #CHEMUN #MUFC pic.twitter.com/HVxpLIOJpR
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) October 20, 2018
Gary Lineker was unimpressed:
Bit rich from Rich. https://t.co/TYGKl2InGz
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) October 20, 2018
