Much like thunder and lightning will give you an indication a raging storm is not far behind, today was the day Jose Mourinho was confirmed as Manchester United manager.
It's official! #WelcomeJose pic.twitter.com/6QK3ZbVKae
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2016
After what has seemed like an eternity, the Red Devils confirmed the arrival of the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ as they look for a stoic captain to guide them through the dark voyage of the post-Sir Alex era.
welcome to @ManUtd Jose Mourinho, #JoseMourinho #JoseIsRed. The Special One is in a special club #WelcomeJose
— Irungu Ochieng Nyachiro Sifuna Kipyegon Adan (@ENGnaftali) May 27, 2016
Never thought I'd see the day, bloody beautiful isn't it. #JoseIsRed pic.twitter.com/IgTcMKX98t
— Fred The Red (@redfreddevil) May 27, 2016
Simply put, this is a game changer.
Personally I think Moyes deserved more time…
— Jay Motty (@JayMotty) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/StewLucas/status/736120868506619904
While it remains to be seen whether or not the two parties are the most natural fit, the Manchester giants finally have someone who all but guarantees success.
https://twitter.com/unknownsock_zar/status/736120842480963584
https://twitter.com/akshayd_mufc/status/736120837070278656
Still, such is the divisive of the Portuguese, his seismic arrival at the Theatre of Dreams has proved entirely, well, divisive.
Seen someone describing the Mourinho announcement as being "of biblical proportions". Get a grip ffs#MUFC
— Nev Thompson (@nevthompson12) May 27, 2016
1 down another one to go..hopefully #MUFC #Zlatan pic.twitter.com/ftfbhHuZBl
— Ant (@Ant_Dale86) May 27, 2016
On what is likely to be a pivotal day for the club going forward, one that will looked back upon with either marvel or misery, Twitter has spoken.
https://twitter.com/NIGhosthunterG/status/736121523417821184
Included are the best reactions to the news today that Manchester United have employed the most notorious gun-for-hire football management has ever seen.
https://twitter.com/lahfahmirosli/status/736119316362321920
Will Mourinho win United their first league title without SAF?
