Man Utd legends give their thoughts on Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is closer than ever to being appointed Manchester United coach

– Manchester United legends gave their thoughts on the soon to be Old Trafford boss

Jose Mourinho is set to be appointed Manchester United manager after agreeing length of contract and wages but image rights have halted progress.

Jose Mourinho after defeating Barcelona on aggregate in 2010 with Inter Milan

Majority of fans are in support while others are skeptical that Mourinho is the best thing for the Red Devils.

Here are some of the quotes regarding Jose Mourinho from Manchester United legends;

Sir Bobby Charlton on Mourinho poking Tito Vilanova in the eye, Dec 2012: “A United manager wouldn’t do that. Mourinho is a really good coach but that’s as far as I would go really.”

Sir Bobby Charlton is known to be an opposing figure to Mourinho’s appointment

Eric Cantona, May 2016: “I love his personality, I love the passion he has for the game, his humour. He is very intelligent, he demands 100 per cent of his players. And of course he wins things.

King Eric thinks Pep Guardiola is a better fit for Utd.

“But I don’t think it’s the type of football that the fans of Manchester United will love, even if they win. He can win with Manchester United. But do they expect that type of football, even if they win? I don’t think so.”

Sir Alex Ferguson when Mourinho was first sacked from Chelsea, September 2007:“It is a disappointment for the game. He was terrific for football and terrific for Chelsea.

Sir Alex Ferguson

“I enjoyed the competition with him. He was something fresh and new to our game. I don’t know what I will do with my wine now. I wish him well.”

Rio Ferdinand on Mourinho in May 2016: “Listen, if the club decide Louis van Gaal isn’t the man anymore and Jose Mourinho is in the market, he has to be considered.

Rio Ferdinand wants Mourinho at United

“He’s a top manager, someone who’s got great experience, he’s a born winner. So for him to be in the market and not be interested in him, I don’t think that’s wise.”

Peter Schmeichel when Sir Alex Ferguson left United, in February 2013: “He’s a great candidate for his qualities as a manager but the club doesn’t want all the things that come with him.”