Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Jose Mourinho involved in spat at Manchester United: He’s unhappy with this
JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly stopped doing pre and post-match interviews with the club’s in-house TV channel.
Man United and Spurs prepare for big title contender clash
Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have endured a turbulent campaign to date, and have registered three draws on the trot in the Premier League.
Six points behind today’s opponents Tottenham in sixth spot, United face a battle to finish in the top four.
But off the pitch, Mourinho seems to be a man who is irked.
According to the Sunday Mirror, Mourinho has imposed a ban on MUTV talking to him before and after matches.
Jose Mourinho is unhappy with MUTV
Sir Alex Ferguson famously fell out with MUTV
It’s felt the manager has overreacted and that’s why he’s refusing to speak with Stewart Gardner
The report suggests the Portuguese tactician took objection to a line of questioning adopted by the channel’s presenter Stewart Gardner following the 1-1 draw against West Ham last month.
It is believed those well connected to the club think Mourinho’s decision to stop speaking to MUTV was churlish.
A source close to the club told the paper: “It’s felt the manager has overreacted on this occasion and that’s why he’s refusing to speak with Stewart Gardner.
Mauricio Pochettino inflicted a heavy defeat on Jose Mourinho when he managed Chelsea
“The presenters and commentators have to tread a fine line between stating what’s clearly obvious if the team isn’t winning games, but not upsetting the manager or coaching staff.
“Sometimes that’s not always possible and inevitably there will be difficult moments like the present situation.
“Hopefully it will be resolved very soon.”
Mourinho has followed predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson in refusing to co-operate with MUTV.
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?