Mourinho is more than cheque book
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Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock says no-one should judge Chelsea's Jose Mourinho as a cheque-book manager.
Warnock said: "He didn't have any money at Porto and won the Champions League. You don't do that without having something up your sleeve. Porto was a superb mark on his CV. He was a little bit fortunate but you need a bit of luck.
"He had to be tactically aware at Porto. They couldn't play football because they weren't good enough.
"You could say Chelsea are not as enjoyable to watch as Manchester United or Arsenal but they've got the package and that's why they win championships.
"When they play the lesser teams they show the spirit that my teams have got. But they also have immense ability as that's what the money buys you. They've a fantastic team spirit and they seem to thrive on adversity. It's a great recipe. It is a team with an English mentality."
The Blades are fourth from bottom and desperate for every point.
But Warnock added: "I don't see it as a cup tie sort of match. I feel we are established in the Premiership now. It's a tough match against two-time champions who don't lose too many games and it's a challenge.
"But we play our own way and we are not going to adjust. We're capable of giving them a good game."
Warnock said: "He didn't have any money at Porto and won the Champions League. You don't do that without having something up your sleeve. Porto was a superb mark on his CV. He was a little bit fortunate but you need a bit of luck.
"He had to be tactically aware at Porto. They couldn't play football because they weren't good enough.
"You could say Chelsea are not as enjoyable to watch as Manchester United or Arsenal but they've got the package and that's why they win championships.
"When they play the lesser teams they show the spirit that my teams have got. But they also have immense ability as that's what the money buys you. They've a fantastic team spirit and they seem to thrive on adversity. It's a great recipe. It is a team with an English mentality."
The Blades are fourth from bottom and desperate for every point.
But Warnock added: "I don't see it as a cup tie sort of match. I feel we are established in the Premiership now. It's a tough match against two-time champions who don't lose too many games and it's a challenge.
"But we play our own way and we are not going to adjust. We're capable of giving them a good game."
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