Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said the Red Devils supporters are the most passionate of any of the clubs he has managed.
In what could will be sure to rile up Chelsea supporters, Mourinho has revealed that no other club's fanbase can compare to the Old Trafford faithful, saying in the renewal brochure for season tickets (viaThe Daily Mail):
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"The crowd at Old Trafford must play its part too,
"I have to say I've been impressed by your dedication and commitment, as season ticket holders here at United,
"I've managed several clubs and I have never seen such unrivalled passion. The stadium is full every time we play and the support the players receive is special."
Whilst the Portugese managerhas managed several clubs previously, including FC Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, these quotes by Mourinho will hurt Chelsea fans in-particular, with whom Mourinho shared many memories during almost six years together in two different spells.
Mourinho's comments shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to Chelsea fans though, as their former coach criticised the Blue's supporters during his time at the club.
After a 2-1 victory over QPR at Stamford Bridge back in 2014, Mourinho launched a scathing attack on the Chelsea's faithful, saying:
"I can clearly say we are the team to get less support in home matches,
He added:"I think it's getting worse. When comparing to my previous time, I think it's getting worse. I don't question the passion and the love “ I' m nobody to question that and I know clearly that's not true.
"Chelsea fans show us their passion for this club every day, but there is a certain line of living [way of behaving] at the matches at Stamford Bridge."