The complete transcript of Jose Mourinho’s abusive rant
The English FA released the complete transcript of the abusive rant towards referee, Jonathan Moss, that earned Jose Mourinho a $40, 000 fine and a stadium ban.
To say Chelsea have been struggling to start the season would be putting it mildly. With just 11 points from 11 Premier League matches, last year’s champions already look out of the race to defend their title this season.
As a result of their early season woes, nobody has been feeling the pressure more so than head coach, Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese tactician’s name has been mentioned in a plethora of rumors linking him away from Stamford Bridge and taking over the helm at another club. However, Mourinho has remained adamant that he is not worried about his job and that he doesn’t plan on going anywhere.
On Friday, the English Football Association revealed the full transcript from the incident that landed Mourinho a $40,000 fine and a stadium ban. The coach was furious after his club’s 2-1 loss to West Ham on October 24th, and went on to verbally abuse referee, Jonathan Moss. At one point, Mourinho even refused to leave the referee’s dressing room.
The following is the complete transcript of the incident according to Moss.
"When myself and my colleagues left the field of play at half time, as we entered the tunnel area to get to our dressing room, Mr Mourinho the Chelsea Manager was waiting for us clearly agitated and began aggressively Jose Mourinho (Chelsea FC) – E3 Improper Conduct Page 2 asking about first half decisions. Rather than publically speak to him I asked him to step into the entrance of my dressing room escorted by Simon Sutton, the West Ham United Security Manager. Mr Mourinho asked me about a tackle, an offside and a goal line clearance. I gave him brief answers to his questions. After this I asked him to leave the dressing room area. He refused. I asked him again. After he refused again I asked Mr Sutton to escort him from the room. At this point Mr Mourinho became very aggressive and animated. He shouted that you [expletive] referees are weak…Wenger is right about you…you are [expletive] weak. I advised Mr Mourinho not to take his position in the technical area for the second half due to his actions."
Chelsea will be in action against Stoke City at Britannia Stadium on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, without their head coach as Mourinho serves his ban. He will be able to return to the bench when Chelsea host Norwich City on November 21st.