Only a loser would consider Chelsea's season successful, says Mourinho

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The former Chelsea boss was speaking before his successor Avram Grant was
sacked, but was critical of the 52-year-old Israeli's short stint in charge at
Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho, when asked if the season had been a good one as depicted by Grant,
told The Observer: "That depends on your philosophy of leadership.

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Not worth a look: Mourinho (bottom) insists winning is everything

"In my philosophy it was a very bad one because in football 'almost' means
defeat and Chelsea almost won the Carling Cup, almost won the Champions League
and almost won the Premier League. Almost is nothing.

"After two titles per season for the last three years there were zero titles
this season, which in my philosophy means a really bad season. Maybe in the
philosophy of a loser this was a great season, which I respect."

Mourinho admitted to being "very sad" at Chelsea's defeat in Moscow to
Manchester United, adding that the supporters, the board and many of the players
"deserve more".

However, he sounded a note of optimism, adding: "I believe that after an empty
season new success will come to Chelsea. And I will always be a Chelsea
supporter."