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Victory over Roma is another little landmark in Bologna’s Serie A ascent | Nicky Bandini

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Thiago Motta’s team of leaders outfought their illustrious visitors and left José Mourinho wheeling out familiar gripes

At the end of Bologna’s 2-0 win over Roma on Sunday, the Dazn reporter Tommaso Turci found a scrunched-up letter by the dugouts. It was addressed to José Mourinho by a fan who had travelled from Madurai, India. The author praised the “Special One”, thanked him for inspiring them to pursue a career in football and requested an opportunity to work as his assistant.

The Bologna manager, Thiago Motta, had also been generous in his praise for Mourinho before kick-off. He played under him at Inter, making 40 appearances in the treble-winning team of 2009-10. “Mourinho was and continues to be a fantastic coach,” said Motta. “I don’t believe in luck; he has earned everything he has obtained up till now.”

Continue reading…Thiago Motta’s team of leaders outfought their illustrious visitors and left José Mourinho wheeling out familiar gripesAt the end of Bologna’s 2-0 win over Roma on Sunday, the Dazn reporter Tommaso Turci found a scrunched-up letter by the dugouts. It was addressed to José Mourinho by a fan who had travelled from Madurai, India. The author praised the “Special One”, thanked him for inspiring them to pursue a career in football and requested an opportunity to work as his assistant.The Bologna manager, Thiago Motta, had also been generous in his praise for Mourinho before kick-off. He played under him at Inter, making 40 appearances in the treble-winning team of 2009-10. “Mourinho was and continues to be a fantastic coach,” said Motta. “I don’t believe in luck; he has earned everything he has obtained up till now.” Continue reading…