What do you think of Jose’s recent praise for the match-going fans?

“It’s good to see. The club is going through a bit of a transition period at the moment and Jose is trying his best. We might not be where we want to be, or need to be, at the moment but I think the away fans are perhaps a bit more appreciative of what he’s trying to do. Me and some of the other fans I travel to games with are part of the old generation, who were brought up when Ron Atkinson was in charge. We are where we are, but we have to get behind the team regardless.”



There was a great atmosphere at Turf Moor and “Mourinho’s Red Army” could be heard for long periods. How would you describe it?

“It was a good atmosphere, the fans were chanting throughout and giving Jose a lot of love. When you get the three points, it certainly helps. It’s good to see the fans supporting Jose. In general, I think the away fans will support whoever is in charge and get behind them all the way.”



What are your plans for the coat now?

“I don’t know yet, to be honest. We might make a case for it to be displayed in. I don’t think Aidan wants to part with it. We’ve got a few bits and pieces that we’ve collected from games over the years. I’ve been going for 40 years and my dad was going for years before he started taking me to the matches. Between us we’ve not had anything like this happen. It’s great to have something like that from the manager. Aidan will definitely keep it – I won’t let him get rid of it!”

JOSE GAVE AWAY HIS WATER BOTTLE, TOO

During the latest episode of The Paddy Crerand Show on Monday night, United fan Paul – from Denton – phoned the studio to reveal his son had also received a gift from Mourinho... his plastic water bottle! Watch the video below for the full story...