The Special One’s Fall at Chelsea — Inside Mourinho’s 2015 Sacking

On today's episode of It Was What It Was, hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explore a crucial moment in Premier League history: José Mourinho's dramatic 2015/16 season at Chelsea. They discuss Mourinho's second sacking at Chelsea and the key incidents that led to his sacking just 6 months after winning the title, including the infamous Eva Carneiro incident and clashes with players like Eden Hazard, and a turbulent pre-season tour.

The episode examines how these factors contributed to a season of rapid decline, leading to Mourinho's sacking and raising questions about his methods in modern football.

00:00 Introduction
00:33 Reflecting on Jose Mourinho's 2015 Season
01:42 The Beginning of the End: Preseason Signs
06:01 The Eva Carneiro Incident
14:29 Preseason Tour Troubles
20:50 Early Season Struggles
26:07 The Impact of the Eva Carneiro Affair
27:54 Conclusion and Transition to Second Half
29:04 Chelsea's Struggles Begin
29:31 Tactical Changes and Player Issues
30:33 Transfer Market Woes
33:33 Leadership Void and Dressing Room Dynamics
37:43 Marino's Public Outbursts
45:57 The Final Straw: Leicester Defeat
48:21 Marino's Departure and Legacy
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