That Summer is over feeling has really been compounded by the departure from English Premier League soccer club Chelsea of the Special One, Jose Mourinho. Dark clouds had been gathering for quite some time but when the news came it was still a shock.

Love him or hate him he was impossible to ignore.

At his first London press conference he described himself as a special one among managers and from that moment on for press and fans alike he became The Special One. He brought a ray of sunshine to the touchline and with his energy and outspoken opinions he stood out like a beacon among the drab ranks of his fellow Premier League managers.

At Chelsea matches it became as important to watch the manager as the action on the pitch. He was as one commentator put it, mean, moody and magnificent, he was great story in himself and his antics always made good pictures.

His arrival at his next club is sure to be a bonanza for the local press and a shot in the arm for the local game.  

Parabens Jose!

Pictures by Mike Finn-Kelcey, Dylan Martinez, Dylan Martinez, Eddie Keogh, Dylan Martinez, Dylan Martinez and Mike Finn-Kelcey respectively