One of the most successful coaches and quotable managers of recent times, Jose Mourinho takes centre stage in Glasgow as his Fenerbahce side face a mammoth battle with Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday evening.
The first time Mourinho will manage a competitive game at the famous old stadium, the Portuguese managerial icon must overturn a two-goal deficit after interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson masterminded a shock 3-1 win in last week’s first leg in Istanbul - and there is sure to be fireworks as he looks to silence the home crowd.
The 62-year-old boss proclaimed he was a ‘special one’ when he first moved to Chelsea from FC Porto in the early 00s, and after winning no less than 26 major trophies in his career - including two Champions League titles - whilst in charge of the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, he has proven to be just that.
Ahead of his visit to Ibrox this evening, we look at Jose Mourinho’s 17 best quotes about football, society and life:
5. On society influencing football...
"The negative side of football. The negative side of our society. People sometimes go to football and bring to it the negative aspects of our society." | AFP via Getty Images
6. On 'deserving' to win...
“To those who say we don't deserve it: In my country we say, 'The dogs bark but the caravan goes by'.” | AFP via Getty Images
7. On doing media duties...
"When I face the media before or after the game, I feel it as part of the game." | AFP via Getty Images
8. On knowing his opponent...
"I know one of my best qualities is to read the game for my players, is to read the opponent, is to identify every detail about the opponent." | AFP via Getty Images