Mourinho's considerable ambition and drive meant that he wasn't going to be out of a job for long, and within months of taking a new job in 2001 he had taken perennial strugglers Uniao de Leiria to a fourth place finish and a European adventure.
FC Porto took note of the young manager's talents, and when their top job became available after a poor start to the 2002-03 season it was immediately offered to Mourinho, who jumped at the chance to have a crack at the league title with a talented squad.
Mourinho's team, full of pace, power, and attacking flair was supremely organised and stormed to the league title, the domestic cup, and a dramatic win in the UEFA Cup final over Martin O'Neill's Celtic. It was a truly remarkable achievement, and Mourinho was heralded across Europe as a genius as his stock rose to unprecedented levels.
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